Driven by curiosity in physics and discipline from competitive swimming, physics senior Lana Janson has turned her journey at Missouri State University into a milestone moment — she is one of the student speakers at the university’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Representing the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), Janson will speak at the 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about Physics, perseverance and the podium
Thanks to Missouri State University’s Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program, Dr. Asif Ishtiaque will be able to bring sustainability and global learning together. An assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), he was among eight faculty members selected for the 2026 cohort. The group … [Read more...] about Advancing sustainability through global learning
In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, students turn abstract math into practical solutions, applying research to real-world challenges, from traffic systems to complex networks. Christopher Housholder, double major in mathematics and data science, and Layna Mangiapanello, double major in mathematics and secondary math education, … [Read more...] about Pushing the boundaries of mathematics
In the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University, research extends beyond the classroom to help communities better understand and respond to environmental changes. Graduate students Kaiser Mostafiz and Katherine Brand are using data, modeling and field-based insights to tackle challenges related to flooding, river dynamics and … [Read more...] about Advancing environmental insight
For many College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students in the chemistry and biochemistry department at Missouri State University, research offers them an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to scientific discovery. From developing safer laboratory methods to advancing food safety technologies, students are applying their knowledge in … [Read more...] about Bringing chemistry to life