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Leading regional growth through planning and partnership

April 23, 2026 by Ella Reuter

Jason Ray in front of a backdrop with the words "It takes a PLANNER."

Missouri State University alumnus Jason Ray has been a dedicated director for the Center for Resource Planning Management (CPRM) for 10 years. In recognition of his professional contributions to the university and community, the Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named him to its 2026 40 Under 40 class. He received this award alongside 39 other honorees on April 13 at the … [Read more...] about Leading regional growth through planning and partnership

Filed Under: Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM), CNAS Staff Tagged With: Center for Resource Planning and Management, community and regional planning, Jason Ray

Giving students valuable teaching experience

October 27, 2025 by Ella Reuter

The YMTA participants with faculty members.

This past summer, the Young Mathematics Teacher Academy (YMTA) at Missouri State University immersed 10 high school and early college students in the art and practice of teaching math. Organized by the university’s math education program, the fourth annual YMTA camp took place on campus from June 2-6. Math professor Dr. Patrick Sullivan helped to conduct the camp. “The … [Read more...] about Giving students valuable teaching experience

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff, CNAS students, Mathematics Tagged With: Mathematics, Patrick Sullivan, Young Mathematics Teacher Academy

Advancing research in nanomedicine

February 27, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Dr. Santra with students in his research lab.

An award of $334,267 from the National Institutes of Health will enable Missouri State University’s Dr. Santimukul Santra to further his research in nanosensor technology.   He is a faculty member in the department of chemistry and biochemistry.   As an organic chemist, Santra works on creating small molecule therapeutics for conditions like cancer. He also develops … [Read more...] about Advancing research in nanomedicine

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff Tagged With: Awards, Chemistry, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Grant, Research, Students

Leaders in their field

February 23, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Students sitting by the fountain in front of Blunt Hall

Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) recognizes faculty for outstanding work through teaching, research and service. The newly appointed professorships and fellowships include:  Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship – two new appointments.  James F. O’Brien Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry.  Brian and Anna Tobben Professorship … [Read more...] about Leaders in their field

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Spotlights

A solid foundation for a bright future 

December 4, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Four years go by in the blink of an eye.   Even more so when you’re graduating a semester early.  Graduating in December 2023, Thomas Mataya reflects on his three and a half years at Missouri State University and what his future holds.   Mataya’s Missouri Statement  A biology major on the pre-dental track with a chemistry minor, Mataya has been nothing short of busy as … [Read more...] about A solid foundation for a bright future 

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS Staff Tagged With: Spotlights

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