Missouri State University senior Austin Brown has begun the project of a lifetime – engaging in the Plant the Moon Challenge. With the help of his team members and MSU faculty, he is conducting an experiment that will help NASA scientists gain more knowledge about growing crops on the moon. From Bragg City, Missouri, Brown came to Missouri State to pursue his interest in … [Read more...] about Reaching for goals beyond the horizon
Located in east Springfield, Missouri, Pearson Creek joins the James River, just upstream of Lake Springfield and is part of the water supply for Greene County. Unfortunately, Pearson Creek has been on the State of Missouri Impaired Waters list since 2006. This list, which is maintained by the state in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act, identifies threatened … [Read more...] about Sustaining our streams
Many people wish they could talk to animals or at least understand what they are saying. Missouri State University biology alum Danny Zapata is doing the next best thing. He is becoming an expert in animal vocalizations across different species. Zapata’s Missouri Statement During his studies at MSU from 2020 to 2022, Colombia native Zapata studied how male and female … [Read more...] about Decoding the dialogue
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that 148 million people suffer from chronic migraine worldwide. Because of their large and painful impact, migraines have been a focus of research for decades. Dr. Paul Durham, a distinguished biology professor at Missouri State University, has been investigating migraine for many years. He was awarded the 2023 Steven B. … [Read more...] about Discussing the solutions for a painful problem
Four years go by in the blink of an eye. Even more so when you’re graduating a semester early. Graduating in December 2023, Thomas Mataya reflects on his three and a half years at Missouri State University and what his future holds. Mataya’s Missouri Statement A biology major on the pre-dental track with a chemistry minor, Mataya has been nothing short of busy as … [Read more...] about A solid foundation for a bright future