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
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
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
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
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