Master-level classes come with more responsibilities. They can also come with more rewards. In those taught by Dr. Albert Barreda, associate professor of hospitality leadership, students prepare and publish academic articles as part of their final projects under his guidance. Other faculty members in the department of hospitality leadership have joined Barreda and his … [Read more...] about Uniting in research, sharing in publications
The past few months have been impressive for Missouri State’s biology department. Several biology professors, students and alumni have co-authored publications during that time. We are grateful for their contributions to the scientific community. About the publications The recent publications co-authored by biology professors, students and alumni include: … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the biology department
October is an important month for the department of geography, geology and planning. This week is Earth Science Week. The observance spreads awareness of and appreciation for Earth sciences. This year, Earth Science Week celebrates the theme "Earth Materials in Our Lives.” The theme serves to increase awareness about how Earth materials support everything from … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Earth and its sciences
Summer was a time of adjusting plans due to concerns of COVID-19. Conferences were no exception. The Society for Freshwater Sciences (SFS) adapted their annual Summer of Science meeting events to a virtual format. They hosted virtual activities throughout most of June and into July. Dr. Debra Finn, assistant professor of biology, shares how SFS managed to provide … [Read more...] about A summer of (mostly virtual) science
Every human body must keep up with a lot of biological responses. Biosensors help signal those that matter most. Chemistry graduate student Megan Prado studies how to make biosensors even more useful to the demands of human life. She recently received the Dr. Matthew and Patricia Harthcock Chemistry Research Fellowship Award to enable her to continue her graduate … [Read more...] about (Bio)sensing the body’s demands