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Rising to the research challenge

October 31, 2025 by Ella Reuter

Students walk on campus on a beautiful fall day.

For their standout presentations at the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Oct. 20, 2025, four master’s degree students have earned a spot in the Graduate College competition on Nov. 7. The 3MT competition at Missouri State University challenges graduate students to present their research project in just three minutes. … [Read more...] about Rising to the research challenge

Filed Under: Biology, Chemistry, CNAS, CNAS faculty, CNAS students Tagged With: Biology, Chemistry

Recognized for teaching excellence

June 11, 2025 by Strategic Communication

Dr. Natasha DeVore (third from left) with her award. With her (from left to right) are Dr. Adam Wanekaya, department head of chemistry and biochemistry; Dr. Richard B. Williams, Missouri State president; and Dr. Tamera Jahnke, Missouri State interim provost. 

For winning the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University assistant professor Dr. Natasha DeVore got to join Gov. Mike Kehoe and award winners from other institutions at a   on April 2. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is given to an outstanding faculty member from each participating higher education institution in the state. … [Read more...] about Recognized for teaching excellence

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS, News Tagged With: Awards, Chemistry, faculty, Natasha DeVore, Research

Creating a plan that addresses community needs

November 13, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

What can be done to improve the waterfront of Rockaway Beach, Missouri?  This question served as a guide for a group of Missouri State University students that created a waterfront redevelopment plan for the small town in Taney County.  The plan included a comprehensive approach to addressing long-standing community issues, particularly surrounding the town’s waterfront … [Read more...] about Creating a plan that addresses community needs

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Awards, Geography Geology and Planning, Student Success, Students, Sustainability

Unlocking the power of crystals

November 6, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Crystallography — the study of crystals and their structures — plays a key role in many scientific fields like materials science, biochemistry and pharmaceuticals.   As the study of crystallography continues to evolve, researchers are working to better understand crystals and how they can be used.   By using X-ray techniques, researchers can learn about the atomic … [Read more...] about Unlocking the power of crystals

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS Tagged With: Chemistry, conference, Nikolay Gerasimchuk, Research

Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence

October 16, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

At Missouri State University, the commitment to providing high-quality, interdisciplinary education continues to shine.  One example is through its Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program. This innovative program combines rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training with essential business skills, preparing students for the evolving job … [Read more...] about Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence

Filed Under: CNAS Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Professional Science Master's

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