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More than just a trip overseas

May 8, 2025 by Strategic Communication

Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen (center), Missouri State University senior instructor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, receives her award from Missouri State President Dr. Richard B. Williams and Missouri State Interim Provost Dr. Tamera Jahnke.

For her efforts in designing and leading education abroad programs that equip Missouri State University students to become tomorrow’s global leaders, the office of education abroad awarded Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen the Award for Excellence in Short-Term Education Abroad Programming (Community Engagement category).  Carden-Jessen, a senior instructor in the School of Earth, … [Read more...] about More than just a trip overseas

Filed Under: CNAS faculty Tagged With: faculty, Melanie Carden-Jessen, School of Earth Environment and Sustainability

Ready for a bright future in engineering

May 5, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Anneli DeRousse

For Missouri State University senior Anneli DeRousse, studying engineering was a way for her to understand the world.  “I’ve always wanted to answer the question of why and to know how things work,” she said. “I thought engineering offers the perfect blend of logic, creativity and the real world.”  DeRousse graduates from Missouri State in May with a degree in electrical … [Read more...] about Ready for a bright future in engineering

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Cooperative Engineering, Students, Theresa Odun-Ayo

Gain support for financial hardship

May 1, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

S-STEM and MoLSAMP students

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University offers extra support to students experiencing financial hardship.   The help comes through various forms, such as the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) and Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MoLSAMP).   On March 4, S-STEM and … [Read more...] about Gain support for financial hardship

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Ajay Katangur, MoLSAMP program, S-STEM, Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi

CNAS students make their mark at regional event

April 24, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Student attendees and presenters with Dr. Daniel Moreno (third from right).

Missouri State University was well represented at the 2025 annual Missouri Center for Advanced Power System (MOCAP) regional symposium.  Eight College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students attended and seven students presented their posters at the Feb. 25 event at Missouri S&T in Rolla. MSU student Mick Drecker placed third overall for his poster presentation … [Read more...] about CNAS students make their mark at regional event

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Cooperative Engineering, Daniel Moreno, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Students

Guiding Pea Ridge’s growth and development

April 3, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Keegan Stanton

Within eight years of graduating from Missouri State University, Keegan Stanton has achieved one of his career goals — to become a city planning director.  On Feb. 18, he started his new job as planning director for the City of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. A northwest Arkansas native, Stanton is excited to contribute to Pea Ridge’s growth and future development.   “Pea Ridge is a … [Read more...] about Guiding Pea Ridge’s growth and development

Filed Under: CNAS alumni Tagged With: Alumni, Center for Resource Planning and Management, community and regional planning, School of Earth Environment and Sustainability

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