A Missouri State University team claimed first place in the prestigious 2025 Electric Power Outreach Institute (EPRI) Fusion Quantum Challenge. The team comprised Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor of physics, astronomy and materials science, and Gaige Riggs, a Master of Science in Materials Science graduate. They took home the first-place prize. About the challenge This year’s … [Read more...] about Missouri State team finishes first in Global Quantum Challenge
This spring, the Board of Governors at Missouri State University honored six employees for their exemplary commitment to the university’s public affairs mission. One of the recipients of the prestigious Board of Governors’ Excellence in Public Affairs Award was Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi. She is an associate professor in the cooperative engineering program. The award comes … [Read more...] about Engineering purpose into every lesson
For her efforts in designing and leading education abroad programs that equip Missouri State University students to become tomorrow’s global leaders, the office of education abroad awarded Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen the Award for Excellence in Short-Term Education Abroad Programming (Community Engagement category). Carden-Jessen, a senior instructor in the School of Earth, … [Read more...] about More than just a trip overseas
Did you know that your microbiome can influence your diet, health conditions and even mental health? Dr. Babur Mirza, Missouri State University associate professor of biology, recently got to explain how microbiome affects our health to 50 eighth grade students. For the second year, Mirza hosted Springfield Public Schools’ Health Sciences Academy students for a hands-on … [Read more...] about MSU microbiologist hosts Health Sciences Academy students
On July 1, 2025, Dr. Gary Michelfelder will become the new director of the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability. He takes over from current director Dr. Toby Dogwiler, who will return to a faculty position. Dogwiler plans to turn his focus back to teaching and research endeavors. He has played an invaluable leadership role, first as department head and then as … [Read more...] about SEES names new director