Many from the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at the graduate level took part in the 28th Annual Graduate Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF) May 1. We would like to recognize those who won awards at the symposium for their exceptional work. About the CNAS award winners Forum participants from CNAS who received awards for their work … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 28th Annual Graduate Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum CNAS award winners
Missouri State University Bears are better together. Seniors Meredith Vogel and Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) have come to know this well during their time at Missouri State. Both will graduate from the university this spring. They reflect on their shared experiences in the department and their diverging paths … [Read more...] about Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship
Earth is not the only planet vulnerable to climate change. Other potentially habitable planets in the exoplanet systems can encounter such change, too, even if not led by human causes as on Earth. Meredith Vogel is a senior in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. She studies how planets’ positioning in orbit affects … [Read more...] about Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth
Diversity helps populations thrive. This is true of the people and plants involved in natural resource management. The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust (CFMCT) established the Minority Natural Resource Scholarship to encourage and assist minority students in the field. Vanessa Morales, biology senior at Missouri State University, is the 2021 … [Read more...] about Supporting diversity and management of natural resources
Learning is key to success, even for bees. Bees’ capacity to learn could be influenced by internal factors, including their gut health. Biology graduate student Parker Campbell studies how gut health relates to bee behavior and survival. She recently received a grant from the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) to aid in her research … [Read more...] about Linking bees’ health and behavior