The Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI) at Missouri State University has a new director. Marc Owen took on the position on Sept. 16. He has been with OEWRI since its founding in 2005. This change marks a significant transition in leadership for the organization. “Along with an outstanding staff and talented CNAS faculty, we’re prepared to … [Read more...] about A new era for Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute
For his dedication and contributions to the field of civil engineering education, Missouri State University’s Dr. Sanjay Tewari has been honored with a prestigious award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). An associate teaching professor in the cooperative engineering program, Tewari joined Missouri State in fall 2018. He has been promoting civil … [Read more...] about Committed to advancing engineering education
As carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere continue to rise — about 50% higher than pre-industrial times — scientists are racing to find solutions. One of them is Dr. Daniel Moreno, an assistant professor in the cooperative engineering program at Missouri State University. He recently contributed to advancing our understanding of CO2 conversion technologies with a new … [Read more...] about Optimizing electrochemical conversion of CO2
There are over 20,000 known bee species in the world. North America is home to about 4,500 native bee species. At Missouri State University, behavioral ecologist Dr. Avery Russell studies bees. He is also an assistant professor in the biology department. Based on his research on bee sonication (buzzing), Russell co-authored a paper with several other researchers. … [Read more...] about Examining the ecological role of bee buzzing in pollination
The World Health Organization estimates that 50 million people worldwide battle neurodegenerative disorders — and that number should increase as our population ages. At Missouri State University, Dr. Tuhina Banerjee’s research offers promising insight on potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches for these conditions. Banerjee is an assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Beyond the microscope: Exploring the barriers of neurodegeneration