Plants are as vulnerable to germs as people. These germs can cause disease in plants and negatively impact the agriculture industry. Among plants, grapevine is the most valuable horticultural crop, according to Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, professor of biology at Missouri State University. Grapes are the basis of raisins, jellies, juice and, if you are 21 or older, wine. The growth … [Read more...] about Using software to boost grapevine health
Despite an especially tough past year, Missouri State University faculty and staff managed to pursue robust research, education and service projects. The university received external grants and contracts worth close to $36 million in fiscal year (FY) 2021. This is a record-setting amount and about a 21% jump from the $29.7 million in FY2020. Faculty and staff submitted 340 … [Read more...] about A record-breaking year for research
Dr. Razib Iqbal, associate professor of computer science at Missouri State University, offers some insights about a computer science degree and the field to TheBestSchools. … [Read more...] about Ask an expert about computer science
How can we make smart homes smarter? Dr. Razib Iqbal, associate professor of computer science at Missouri State University, strives to answer this question. He studies multimedia and the internet of things, or IoT. What is IoT? It could be anything connected to the internet — from smart meters and appliances to smart smoke detectors and wearables. Sensing the ecosystem of … [Read more...] about Making smart homes smarter
“Alexa, turn on Netflix.” More and more, we use assistive technology like Amazon Alexa to help us with everyday tasks. However, there are limitations. Say the wrong thing and Alexa can’t do anything. Dr. Razib Iqbal, assistant professor of computer science at Missouri State University, is proposing technology to change that. What he wants to change Iqbal suggests adding … [Read more...] about Connecting communities with technology