The College of Natural and Applied Sciences is excited to host the 2021 CNAS Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition in-person this year. The competition will take place 4-6 p.m. in Temple Hall 003 Oct. 25. Participants must provide two PowerPoint slides – one with their name, graduate program and presentation title and the other as one that will accompany their talk. … [Read more...] about Tick tock: The CNAS Three Minute Thesis Competition is coming soon
Theatrics can find their way into the unlikeliest of places, including the science classroom. Students of Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri State University, learn this early on in his online classes. They are met with boos or applause from his instant audience prop as he delves into homework announcements at the head of the room – the science … [Read more...] about The power of humanity in the sciences
Giving back can help Bears move forward. Community members looking to support Bears in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) can take part in the CNAS #BearsGive campaign Oct. 13-14. Donations are being accepted now and will continue to be accepted throughout the campaign period. Give now Five ways to offer your support Community members can offer … [Read more...] about Show your support for CNAS Bears this #BearsGive season
What do the origins of cancer, the aging process and immunity all have in common? DNA damage and the need for its repair. Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry, explores DNA repair in his research lab at Missouri State University. He will bring a world-renowned expert on the subject, Dr. James Stivers, to Springfield this month for a technical lecture at … [Read more...] about The details of DNA: Finding damage and the path to repair
Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States. One proposed solution to managing this growth: building tiny houses. Dr. Krista Evans, director of geography and planning at Missouri State University, focuses studies of tiny house villages’ potential to Missouri, offering a look into the role they can play in addressing homelessness in the state. She … [Read more...] about Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential