For winning the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University assistant professor Dr. Natasha DeVore got to join Gov. Mike Kehoe and award winners from other institutions at a on April 2. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is given to an outstanding faculty member from each participating higher education institution in the state. … [Read more...] about Recognized for teaching excellence
As Missouri State University celebrates its graduating class this fall, Grace Atkins will stands out as an example of dedication and passion in the field of chemistry. From West County, St. Louis, she joined the university in fall 2020, majoring in chemistry. Discovering a passion Atkins’ love for chemistry ignited in high school, where a transformative AP chemistry … [Read more...] about Ready for a bright future in chemistry
Crystallography — the study of crystals and their structures — plays a key role in many scientific fields like materials science, biochemistry and pharmaceuticals. As the study of crystallography continues to evolve, researchers are working to better understand crystals and how they can be used. By using X-ray techniques, researchers can learn about the atomic … [Read more...] about Unlocking the power of crystals
Last semester, Missouri State University biochemistry students tried a different kind of lesson plan – a rap battle. It was such a success that they held another one this year, and it has become a fan favorite event. “I absolutely love this event as it gives an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds and majors to interact and work on core concepts of … [Read more...] about Another successful run
Receiving a teaching award is gratifying, especially just one semester after graduation. As part of the March 2-3 Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) conference in Columbia, Missouri, Missouri State alum Brett Gilio received one of two MACTE Outstanding Beginning Teacher Awards. “I feel deeply appreciative, as this award shows that people … [Read more...] about MSU alum awarded Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award