Nathaniel Van Devender wants to show people the light. Specifically, how and where it’s sourced. “I’ve realized that not many people (know) how power (is) generated and delivered to our homes,” Van Devender said. “After visiting a power plant for the first time a few years ago… I became enamored with the power industry.” Van Devender was once an aspiring science … [Read more...] about Full charge ahead
Despite the growing importance of engineering and robotics in shaping our future, women remain significantly underrepresented in these fields. What can be done to inspire and increase the participation of young girls in engineering and robotics? Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo, director of the Missouri State University/Missouri S&T cooperative engineering program at the Missouri … [Read more...] about How to increase girls’ participation in engineering and robotics
Alice (Presley) Bodnar thought her path was laid out in front of her when she was studying chemistry at Missouri State. Little did she know that path would eventually become a hiking trail. Her career changes have taken her from the lab to the law — and now to the latest tech. She is one of the founders of the first-ever long-distance trail app, FarOut by FarOut … [Read more...] about Alumna is one of the developers of a popular app that helps people have long-distance adventures
As a city grows, so can negative environmental impacts to that city. This relationship between building and the environment is one reason Dr. Matthew Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University, encourages community involvement with the City of Springfield’s Adopt-a-Stream program. During the cleanup at Jordan Creek Oct. 1, participants … [Read more...] about What urbanization does to the environment
For the 11th year, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences’ hosted its Faculty and Staff Awards. The annual awards ceremony honors individuals in the college who have excelled in research, teaching or service. The award winners The 2022 recipients of the CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards include: CNAS Faculty Excellence in Service Awards Dr. Cameron Wickham - … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2022 CNAS Faculty and Staff Award winners