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Geology professor selected for national award 

September 12, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

With the Earth constantly shifting under our feet, the need for research is always there.  Dr. Matthew McKay, associate professor of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, was selected for funding by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for his upcoming project.   “The USGS is very supportive and we are grateful they continue to support our work,” … [Read more...] about Geology professor selected for national award 

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS faculty, Research Tagged With: Geography Geology and Planning, Matthew McKay

CNAS approved for inclusive research grant  

August 22, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted Missouri State University another transformative research grant.   Dr. Tuhina Banerjee, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry,  received full approval for a two-year, $250,000 grant to establish competitive research.  Making leaps   The Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical … [Read more...] about CNAS approved for inclusive research grant  

Filed Under: Chemistry and Biochemistry, CNAS, CNAS faculty, Research Tagged With: Chemistry and Biochemistry, NSF, Tuhina Banerjee

CODERS project prepares for a new academic year 

August 3, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

Since 2020, the Computer Science Opportunities, Development and Education in Rural Schools (CODERS) Project has brought STEM education to southwest Missouri schools.   The third cohort of the project for the 2023-24 school year has begun, with a successful summer launch from June 5-8.  Connecting STEM and Writing  The CODERS Project works with rural school districts, … [Read more...] about CODERS project prepares for a new academic year 

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff, STEM Tagged With: Andrew Homburg, CODERS Project, Diana Piccolo, Judith Martinez, Keri Franklin, Razib Iqbal, Tammi Davis

Cooperative engineering program names new director

July 6, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

The cooperative engineering program between Missouri State University and the Missouri University of Science and Technology welcomes Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo as its new director.   An associate teaching professor at MSU since 2011, Odun-Ayo is excited for this new adventure.   “As director, I look forward to building on and expanding the foundation that has produced a top-notch … [Read more...] about Cooperative engineering program names new director

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Engineering Tagged With: Cooperative Engineering Program, Theresa Odun-Ayo

Holy carp!

June 21, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has put in great effort to eradicate populations of bighead carp, an invasive species that has been creating problems in multiple lake systems.  These efforts cannot be done alone.  Dr. Quinton Phelps, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, and Hae Kim, biology research assistant, are aiding these efforts through … [Read more...] about Holy carp!

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS faculty, Research Tagged With: Biology, Hae Kim, Quinton Phelps

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