The biology department has had a strong start to the year. From Jan. 3-7, five students attended the recent conference of the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) in Austin, Texas, with four students being nominated for or winning awards. Dr. Avery Russell, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, advises all student … [Read more...] about Biology department brings buzz to Austin
Sometimes, study guides and flashcards don’t do the trick. To mix things up, biochemistry students at Missouri State University united to create a unique study session – a rap battle. “Integration of biochemistry concepts with music amplifies the learning experience and makes it more interactive,” MSU chemistry and biochemistry professor Dr. Tuhina Banerjee said. The … [Read more...] about A different kind of lesson plan
Becoming involved on campus can lead to many exciting opportunities. Earlier this month, Missouri State University student members of the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) International Hospitality Management Honor Society traveled to New York City for one of the biggest weekends in the hospitality industry. “The goals of the trip were to interact with ESD students from other … [Read more...] about Big Apple, bigger opportunities
For 100 years, The TriBeta National Biological Honor Society has been funding the education and research endeavors of students in the biological sciences. Recently, two CNAS students received research grants from the organization in recognition of their honorable research proposals. Abilene Mosher Odessa, Missouri While studying wildlife conservation and management, … [Read more...] about Naming new species and saving the bees
As a hospitality student, you are trained to follow industry standards. But what about the industry standards of another country? Students of Dr. Yoshimasa (Nancy) Kageyama’s hospitality marketing class gained this international experience by completing their class projects with other hospitality students - in Taiwan. The course Designed for junior and senior … [Read more...] about MSU hospitality students collaborate with university in Taiwan