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
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
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
Tiger-Lily, a reptile that looks to be from an ancient myth, is temporarily residing at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The nearly 3-foot-long conjoined female western rat snakes are 7 years old and could grow to be about 30 years old and 5-feet long. Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City
A fungus began spreading among bats in North America in 2007, causing a disease called white-nose syndrome. It has killed millions of bats. In 2014, Dr. Giorgia Auteri, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, began studying the dead bats. A decade later, she and other researchers have made some crucial insights about how white-nose syndrome kills bats. … [Read more...] about Fighting back against a fungus killing bats