Being selected to lead professionals is always an honor. Dr. Quinton Phelps, Missouri State University associate professor of wildlife and fisheries biology, will be providing Fisheries Analysis and Modeling Simulator (FAMS) training for the Fisheries Division of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). The training will take place July 19-20 in Emporia, … [Read more...] about Biology professor selected for prestigious leadership position
Geography is often understood as merely the study of the planet Earth and its atmosphere, like knowing the names of states and capitals, or learning how to read maps. But it also includes the activity of its inhabitants – as famously put by geographer Yi-Fu Tuan, “Geography is the study of earth as the home of people.” Dr. Emily Frazier, assistant professor of human … [Read more...] about The great Midwest migration
Scientists from the physics, astronomy and materials science department (PAMS) have made a groundbreaking discovery on how water is incorporated in magmatic processes. PAMS Department Head and professor Dr. Robert Mayanovic, graduate student Devon Romine and other contributors have recently published their findings. “Water is critical for the formation of granites, … [Read more...] about PAMS research sheds light on vital role of water in molten rocks
Some people are natural leaders. In addition to leading Missouri State University’s biology department, Dr. Alicia Mathis will now also serve as president of the Herpetologists’ League (HL). “It’s an extreme honor to represent researchers in this field from around the world,” Mathis said. “Herpetologists include some of the of the most outstanding … [Read more...] about Biology department head named president of international scientific society
It is an exciting time for graduate education at Missouri State University, and our thesis advisors play an integral part. Dr. Razib Iqbal, associate professor and graduate assistantship director for the computer science department, has been selected as the 2023 Outstanding Thesis Advisor. He was selected based on the outstanding quality and quantity of strong theses … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Razib Iqbal!