Every human body must keep up with a lot of biological responses. Biosensors help signal those that matter most. Chemistry graduate student Megan Prado studies how to make biosensors even more useful to the demands of human life. She recently received the Dr. Matthew and Patricia Harthcock Chemistry Research Fellowship Award to enable her to continue her graduate … [Read more...] about (Bio)sensing the body’s demands
The materials science field of today depends on use of modern technology. This includes electronics and spintronic devices, which harness power from electrons. To increase the devices’ value, manufacturers strive to make them smaller and less energy-consuming. Compounds known as MHNCs switch between states of spinning electrons quickly. Their use helps … [Read more...] about Changing values, changing results
Spring-fed ponds are common in the Ozarks. But biologists don’t know much about their plant communities. Dr. La Toya Kissoon-Charles, assistant professor of biology, and biology graduate student Hannah Whaley lead research on the ponds’ plant communities in the local region. About their research Kissoon-Charles and Whaley study aquatic plants in spring-fed … [Read more...] about Diving into aquatic plant research
Modern science often requires sophisticated tools. The materials science field is no exception. Novel materials – like thin film devices and semiconductors – form the backbone of the industry today. These materials must be grown using fabrication equipment. Materials science graduate student Sinjan Majumder recently completed thesis-oriented research on such … [Read more...] about Building capabilities to reach greater results
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri State’s chemistry department hosted the 2020 Mid-South Organic Chemists Association (MICA) meeting. Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk, professor of chemistry, outlines the meeting’s events and their impact on student learning. What is MICA? MICA fosters mutually beneficial collaboration and presentations of newest results between those … [Read more...] about Connecting passion with research and results