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Uncovering hidden passages and local history

November 16, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Zac Wormington poses in front of a tree. He holds a pickaxe.

There’s always new knowledge to unearth in caves.   Zac Wormington, a graduate student in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, is among those covering ground in cave research in southwest Missouri.  His work on the subject received the Outstanding Student Presentation Award in the Geophysics and Geodynamics Division at the 2021 … [Read more...] about Uncovering hidden passages and local history

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS students, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Doug Gouzie, Kevin Mickus, Zac Wormington

Alumnus John Maddux receives national recognition for outstanding teaching

November 10, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Alumnus John Maddux stands with the National Association of Biology Teachers’ (NABT) Outstanding Biology Teacher Award.

Quality teaching demands recognition outside of the classroom.  John Maddux is an alumnus of the biology department at Missouri State University and teacher at Festus Senior High School.   He recently received the National Association of Biology Teachers’ (NABT) Outstanding Biology Teacher Award.  Maddux shares how his award-winning teaching fuels the reward of student … [Read more...] about Alumnus John Maddux receives national recognition for outstanding teaching

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS Tagged With: Alumni, John Maddux

Bringing back Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory

October 27, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A nighttime view of Baker Observatory as a line forms outside of the viewing stations.

Stars, planets and galaxies may be out of reach.   But they can be brought into sight through the lenses of telescopes at Baker Observatory.   The observatory, ran by the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University, will host its first Public Observing Night since the onset of the pandemic Nov. 5.   The free, family-friendly event … [Read more...] about Bringing back Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory

Filed Under: CNAS, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, science Tagged With: Baker Observatory, Sarah Morrison

Take part in the 2021 CNAS STEM Career Expo event

October 25, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Temple Hall on the Missouri State University Springfield campus.

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS)  will host the 2021 CNAS-STEM Career Expo event 3-6 p.m. Nov. 3.   CNAS will lead the event in partnership with the  Career Center and the  STEM Living Learning Community.   Dustin Braddish, career resources specialist, shares what students can expect from the expo.  Check out the full schedule of upcoming CNAS … [Read more...] about Take part in the 2021 CNAS STEM Career Expo event

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS students, science, STEM Tagged With: Career Center, CNAS-STEM Career Fair, Dustin Braddish, STEM Living Learning Community.

Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Udan

October 20, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Ryan Udan leans over a microscope in his research lab.

The College of Natural and Applies Sciences is excited to announce that the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye features the work of Dr. Ryan Udan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_I3hmCcVEs Read an excerpt from his story: Udan makes his research and teaching understandable by comparing scientific processes to items you probably have lying around your house. A garden hose. Bottles … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Udan

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS faculty Tagged With: Ryan Udan

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