A small plant could help Missouri State University researchers better understand the health of a local lake. Since 2025, biology senior Sarah Guymon has been studying Azolla caroliniana, a floating aquatic fern found in Lake Springfield. Her research earned two $1,000 grants earlier this year and has taken her to conferences and community organizations across Missouri and … [Read more...] about A small plant with a big impact
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) welcomes six new faculty members to Missouri State University this fall. From exploring galaxies beyond the Milky Way to studying the movement of metals through water, these faculty members bring a wide range of research interests and experiences to the classroom. Get to know them They include: Dr. Benjamin Davis – … [Read more...] about Meet the newest CNAS faculty members
In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, biology students are transforming curiosity into discovery. They are applying research to questions that span from molecular interactions inside cells to ecological dynamics across prairie landscapes. Graduate students Abhishu Chand and Tabitha Moul are two researchers using their passion … [Read more...] about From microscopic to ecosystem: life in focus
Growing up in rural Audubon, Iowa, surrounded by nature, it is no surprise that Missouri State University junior Jordan Porsch formed an early connection to protecting the natural world. Her mom worked for the Audubon Soil and Water Conservation District, and her dad and brother would take her fishing and hunting. “Conservation was a big deal in my family, and I love … [Read more...] about A big opportunity on the horizon
The hum of hundreds of bat scientists in one place is hard to describe. For Dr. Giorgia Auteri, a biology adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University and senior research scientist at Bat Conservation International, the 53rd North American Symposium for Bat Research (NASBR), was a reminder of why scientific community matters. The event took place Oct. 8-11, 2025, in … [Read more...] about Bats, brilliance and big wins