A small plant could help Missouri State University researchers better understand the health of a local lake. Since 2025, biology senior Sarah Guymon has been studying Azolla caroliniana, a floating aquatic fern found in Lake Springfield. Her research earned two $1,000 grants earlier this year and has taken her to conferences and community organizations across Missouri and … [Read more...] about A small plant with a big impact
Sometimes the best classroom has no walls. This summer, nine Missouri State University geography and planning students traveled across Romania to explore the country’s history, culture and built environments firsthand. Leading the trip was Dr. Krista Evans, associate professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability. Romania offered students an experience … [Read more...] about From maps to mountains
Engineering students in the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Student Chapter at Missouri State University, found success at the 2026 ASCE Region-7 Mid-America Symposium competition. Co-hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the event took place April 9-11. Held annually, the symposium gives civil … [Read more...] about Mo State engineering students earn top honors at ASCE regional symposium
Engineering and computer science students at Missouri State University had a successful outing at the recent 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Congress and Student Competitions. It took place March 27-29 in Boulder, Colorado. This annual engineering event combines the Region 5 congress, business meeting and student competitions, creating … [Read more...] about Success for engineering and computer science Bears at regional competition
In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, biology students are transforming curiosity into discovery. They are applying research to questions that span from molecular interactions inside cells to ecological dynamics across prairie landscapes. Graduate students Abhishu Chand and Tabitha Moul are two researchers using their passion … [Read more...] about From microscopic to ecosystem: life in focus