While men still outnumber women majoring in most science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields in college, the number of women pursuing STEM degrees is increasing. Rachel Lee, Simarpreet Girn, Yashasvi Moon, Jessica Fink and Stephanie Collins from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science attended the APS (American Physical Society) Conferences … [Read more...] about Inspiring women in physics
Missouri State University senior Austin Brown has begun the project of a lifetime – engaging in the Plant the Moon Challenge. With the help of his team members and MSU faculty, he is conducting an experiment that will help NASA scientists gain more knowledge about growing crops on the moon. From Bragg City, Missouri, Brown came to Missouri State to pursue his interest in … [Read more...] about Reaching for goals beyond the horizon
Practicing sustainability involves more than just recycling your plastics. It also includes processes at microscopic levels. Three Missouri State University chemistry and biochemistry students attended the 12th annual Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Conference in November to discuss innovations in sustainability on the nano-level and participate in some … [Read more...] about The science of sustainability
Having their excellence recognized is not new for Missouri State University students in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Recently, 12 high-achieving computer science students received over $13,000 in scholarships from the Missouri State Foundation. “Each student has shown exceptional talent and determination and seeing their efforts recognized and rewarded … [Read more...] about The code to success
The Missouri State University Foundation annually gifts thousands of students with scholarships. This year, 30 biology students received scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. “We’re proud to have many biology majors receive these prestigious awards,” said Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, Roy Blunt Life Science endowed professor. “When we consider that people who … [Read more...] about Biology’s brightest minds