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New learning environment, same need for students’ success

January 15, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Kageyama poses at front of class.

Dr. Nancy Kageyama, assistant professor of hospitality leadership, virtually attended the Teaching and Education Research Association’s (TERA) International Conference on Teaching, Education and Learning Dec. 14.  She presented a research project titled “The impact of business game features on students’ learning and critical thinking.”   The power of perception  As more of … [Read more...] about New learning environment, same need for students’ success

Filed Under: CNAS faculty Tagged With: conference, Research, Yoshimasa Nancy Kageyama

An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

January 13, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Gaibor in front of Baker Observatory

Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020.  Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually.   Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth.  Studying the stars  Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Andrew Emerick, Caltech, Philip Hopkins, Yadira Gaibor

Congratulations to Nikolay Gerasimchuk

January 8, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk poses in his lab surrounded by research equipment.

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) is excited to announce that Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk, professor of chemistry, is the first recipient of the Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship Award.   Gerasimchuk’s accomplishments  Gerasimchuk began teaching at Missouri State University in August 2001. He earned tenure … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Nikolay Gerasimchuk

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS faculty Tagged With: Awards, Nikolay Gerasimchuk, Research, Tamera Jahnke

Receiving recognition for excellence in online learning

January 5, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A student adorns a Missouri State University Department of Hospitality Leadership uniform while working in Carrie's Café.

Missouri State University’s department of hospitality leadership offers an impressive online program.     Learn.org recently recognized the program’s elite status. The site gave the Springfield-based program a 2nd place ranking on their list of best online bachelor’s in hospitality management degrees.   Dr. Stephanie Hein, department head of hospitality leadership, shares … [Read more...] about Receiving recognition for excellence in online learning

Filed Under: Hospitality Leadership Tagged With: Awards, hospitality leadership degree online, Learn.org, Stephanie Hein

Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

December 10, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Image of night sky and telescope courtesy of Pexels.

The 2020 American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS) Meeting took place virtually Oct. 26-30.  Seniors Yadira Gaibor and Meredith Vogel from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science presented at the conference:  Gaibor presented “Constraints on Warm Jupiter Formation and Evolution from Planetary Companions.”  Vogel … [Read more...] about Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison, Yadira Gaibor

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