College Factual recently ranked Missouri State University’s biology program in the top 15 percent of the United States for Best for the Money. Missouri State’s biology program was also ranked third in Missouri for value. About the ranking College Factual looked at several items to determine ranking: Average yearly cost of school Average time to graduate Quality … [Read more...] about Biology ranked high in Best for the Money
Thomas Callaway, a materials science graduate student, recently presented at a conference. The Materials Research Society Spring Meeting was April 22-26 in Phoenix, Arizona. About Callaway’s research Callaway presented on his master’s thesis research about batteries. Dr. Saibal Mitra, a PAMS professor, is his adviser. “Many modern devices utilize liquid lithium ion … [Read more...] about Making batteries more sustainable
It’s never too early to love science. Melanie Carden-Jessen, a geography instructor, hosted a booth at the Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society event June 1. It was held at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science in Springfield, Missouri. About the booth People from all ages attended the event to learn more about science. Carden-Jessen made sure the booth was … [Read more...] about Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my
Drs. Dave Cornelison, professor of physics, and Tiglet Besara, assistant professor of physics, took 20 students on a trip of a lifetime. In April, they went to the NASA Johnson Facilities in Houston, Texas, for an insider tour. Yadira Gaibor, a physics major, says she enjoyed learning more about her chosen field. “I enjoyed meeting other people in our field,” Gaibor … [Read more...] about PAMS students tour NASA
Each year, CNAS recognize outstanding faculty and staff. On May 3, awards were given to the winners. Each award winner receives a certificate and a small monetary award. The awards were: CNAS Excellence Award — Staff Katy Frederick-Hudson, microbiology laboratory coordinator Atwood Research and Teaching Award: The recipient will receive $2,500 to continue … [Read more...] about CNAS faculty and staff receive awards