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
Alice (Presley) Bodnar thought her path was laid out in front of her when she was studying chemistry at Missouri State. Little did she know that path would eventually become a hiking trail. Her career changes have taken her from the lab to the law — and now to the latest tech. She is one of the founders of the first-ever long-distance trail app, FarOut by FarOut … [Read more...] about Alumna is one of the developers of a popular app that helps people have long-distance adventures
One of the fastest growing interest areas in the sciences is the field of biochemistry. Experts relate this to innate interest in living things, disease and medicine. “Biochemistry has provided explanations for the causes of many diseases in humans, animals, and plants and also provided ways they can be cured,” said Dr. Adam Wanekaya, department head of chemistry and … [Read more...] about Department meets the demands of chem and biochem
Theatrics can find their way into the unlikeliest of places, including the science classroom. Students of Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri State University, learn this early on in his online classes. They are met with boos or applause from his instant audience prop as he delves into homework announcements at the head of the room – the science … [Read more...] about The power of humanity in the sciences