Each year, The Missouri Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) holds a gathering where microbiologists from across the state come together to share research, network and learn from one another. This year’s meeting took place at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, from Oct. 10-11. It brought students, faculty and invited scholars together for two … [Read more...] about A spotlight on microbiology
For Missouri State University graduate students Gentle Engworo and Selma Bouraoui, numbers have always been more than formulas on a page. They became a lens for understanding the world. Their drive to deepen that understanding led both students to Missouri State University in spring 2024. This December, they will receive their master’s degrees. Growing as researchers A … [Read more...] about Ready to make an impact through numbers and data
After a year of research, travel and teaching that spanned three continents, Dr. Steven Senger, mathematics professor at Missouri State University, has returned to campus. From Vietnam to Portugal, Scotland and Mexico, Senger’s sabbatical mixed math, language and culture, all while sharing Missouri State with the world. “What stood out the most was how eager people were … [Read more...] about From Springfield to the world: a sabbatical without borders
When it rains in Springfield, the water runs into storm drains and creeks. It then flows into larger rivers, becoming part of the city’s story about stream health. Monitoring urban stream health Dr. Debra Finn, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, studies how these streams change over time. Her lab recently received a grant from the City of Springfield … [Read more...] about Grants for a great cause
At first glance, Nicholas Fleece, mathematics instructor, and Troy Wymore, chemistry instructor, at Missouri State University, may seem to live in two different academic worlds. One focuses on abstract puzzles while the other delves into molecular mechanisms. Yet both faculty members have a shared purpose to make challenging concepts approachable, relevant and fun for their … [Read more...] about From equations to enzymes