In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), many undergraduate and graduate students are actively conducting research. Across disciplines, they are asking bold questions, testing new ideas and gaining hands-on experience in the fields they plan to lead in the future. Among them are three students from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science: … [Read more...] about Curiosity in action
An essay inspired by bamboo trees earned Missouri State University student Nguyen Huynh third place in the 2025 Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest. A junior chemistry and biochemistry major, she received a $150 cash award at the awards presentation on Nov. 6. "This recognition motivates me to continue learning about ethical leadership, cultural competence and … [Read more...] about A focus on building resilience
A group of biology students, alumni and faculty members from Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) represented the university well at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM). The event took place from June 27-July 1 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It brought together hundreds of … [Read more...] about Advancing the science of mammalogy
For their standout presentations at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Oct. 20, 2025, four master’s degree students have earned a spot in the Graduate College competition on Nov. 7. The 3MT competition at Missouri State University challenges graduate students to present their research project in just three minutes. … [Read more...] about Rising to the research challenge
This past summer, the Young Mathematics Teacher Academy (YMTA) at Missouri State University immersed 10 high school and early college students in the art and practice of teaching math. Organized by the university’s math education program, the fourth annual YMTA camp took place on campus from June 2-6. Math professor Dr. Patrick Sullivan helped to conduct the camp. “The … [Read more...] about Giving students valuable teaching experience