Dr. Matthew Pierson, associate professor of engineering, has a passion for engineering that is not limited to the university-level classroom. As engineers often discover a passion for their field at an early age, Pierson participates in community events that allow him to share his skills and enthusiasm for engineering with elementary-aged students. Bridge Building Before … [Read more...] about Engaging young minds in engineering
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University and Discovery Center of Springfield (DCS) share a love of science. For this reason, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNAS initiated and organized a donation drive among the college’s student organizations to benefit DCS. About the donation The collected donation items included paper towels, … [Read more...] about Donating to further discoveries
Making science exciting and relatable to the public is part of Dr. Dave Cornelison’s mission. One way he does that is through a weekly podcast, STEM Spots, on KSMU. On it, he explores all matters of STEM. Cornelison, professor of physics, astronomy and materials science, recently spoke with Dr. Ralph Shain, professor of philosophy. They discussed the ways in which … [Read more...] about Grow in your knowledge of the sciences with STEM Spots
Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry, received the 2020 Faculty Excellence in Advising Award. Meints will be recognized with a plaque and a $1500 award at the Master Adviser Reception. The reception will take place 4-5 p.m. March 26 in the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center. Congratulations, Gary! Learn more about the award … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Gary Meints
Several Missouri State University biology students attended the Missouri Natural Resources Conference (MNRC) Feb. 4-6 in Osage Beach, Missouri. About their research Biology students attended and presented their work: Susan Anderson, student of Drs. Chris Lupfer and Tom Tomasi, presented “UV-C Light Exposure as a Possible Treatment Method against Pseudogymnoascus … [Read more...] about Shaping biology research by the dozen