The department of mathematics at Missouri State University has much to celebrate! At the 2021 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Fall Conference, Missouri State faculty Dr. Kurt (John) Killion and Dr. Gay Ragan, MSU graduate Sarah Garrison and undergraduate Rachel Heili each won recognition for excellence in education. Explore the mathematics program at … [Read more...] about Leading excellence in mathematics education
Community engagement serves as a key pillar of Missouri State University’s Public Affairs mission. Dr. Matt Pierson, associate professor of engineering, is among those supporting this pillar’s fulfillment at Missouri State. He recently received the 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award as recognition for his quality service efforts. Leading support … [Read more...] about Dr. Matt Pierson receives 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award
It takes a special university to make students feel like a part of its community without ever setting foot on campus. Anthony Jaeger, senior and online student in the department of hospitality leadership at Missouri State University, found Missouri State to be among those with this specialty. He shares how his journey to academic success and connections forged at the … [Read more...] about Voyaging ahead on his hospitality leadership journey
Brain patterns can be difficult to predict. This is especially true when neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries are involved. “Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to lasting physical, emotional and cognitive impairments,” Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Missouri State University, said. “For TBI, among other … [Read more...] about Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging
Biology Bear grads often lead careers at least in part working behind the lens of a microscope. Their impressive professional achievements should also be brought into focus. This includes the work of biology alumna Krissy Sardina. She recently received the Early Career Professional of the Year Award from the Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife … [Read more...] about Alumna Krissy Sardina wins Early Career Professional of the Year Award