The sustainability movement continues to grow and evolve. Individuals are more concerned than ever about the source of their foods, materials and products they purchase. This focus has caused many industries to look closely at their processes, products and byproducts – ultimately to improve themselves and improve the reputation of the organization as a whole. Dr. Matt Siebert, … [Read more...] about Upcycling that will get you moving
We know that our hospitality leadership program and our students in it are amazing. However, it’s nice to see that others know it, too. Three of our students were selected to attend Drury Hotels College Days. They spent Nov. 8-11 in St. Louis to watch the industry in action, meet with executives and learn about Drury Hotels. The three students were: … [Read more...] about Hospitality leadership students meet top Drury Hotels executives
There’s an ancient saying: “We’re standing on the shoulders of giants.” It means that each discovery or truth builds on previous discoveries. Dr. Matt Siebert, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri State University, talks about how his foundational research works toward the goal of ending disease. Research key to curing disease The chemical compound that drew Siebert’s … [Read more...] about Building blocks to cure Parkinson’s
When we go spelunking or watch Halloween movies, we think about bats. Some of our scientists in biology think about bats more than the average human. Dr. Tom Tomasi and two of his graduate students went to the North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR) conference Oct. 24-27 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. About their research All three presenters focus on … [Read more...] about Saving bats one fungus at a time
We are fortunate to have so many dedicated alumni on our advisory boards. On Oct. 19, several chemistry advisory board members participated in a “Careers in Chemistry” panel for students. Corrie Sifers, Mike Minor, Scott Workman, Drs. Matthew Harthcock and David Osborne participated. “Students were able to ask questions, get advice and interact with five working … [Read more...] about Preparing for the next step after college: Finding a job