Dr. Pawan Kahol, associate dean for the College of Natural and Applied Science (CNAS) and professor of physics, astronomy and materials science, was selected as the recipient of the 2009 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Missouri Professor of the Year. He received the award Nov. 19, 2009, in Washington, D. C. “Pawan has a passion for teaching and has … [Read more...] about CNAS associate dean receives national teaching recognition
If you have ever used a social networking site, or have friends who do, you understand that your online persona is becoming increasingly important to employers, friends and the curious. Missouri State alumnus Laura Kleecamp, a seasoned executive in the telecommunications industry, returned to campus in October to drive this point home to CNAS students in a powerful (and … [Read more...] about Managing your online presence
By Janelle Bowcock Six biology graduate students traveled to Portland, Ore., Nov. 4-7, 2009, for the 39th Annual North American Symposium on Bat Research. They spent three days learning about the ecology, behavior, genetics, physiology and conservation of bats worldwide. Two hot topics discussed were the devastating effects of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and wind farms on bats … [Read more...] about Students visit Portland for bat conference
Over its 100 years of existence, Missouri State has developed a rich heritage of outstanding faculty and staff who have contributed much to the success of our University. The Wall of Fame, which is located outside the ballroom in the Plaster Student Union (3rd floor), is a designated location for the University to recognize and honor employees who have excelled at Missouri … [Read more...] about CNAS emeriti recognized for lifelong accomplishments
Due to the support of Structural Engineering Associates, inc, an engineering firm based in Kansas City, Mo., the cooperative engineering program recently awarded four new scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $500. The scholarships were awarded based on an application, resume, completed credit hours, GPA and involvement in Missouri State University’s local chapter of the … [Read more...] about MSU engineering students receive scholarships