The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) announced changes in two leadership positions. Dr. Xingping Sun has accepted the position of interim associate dean for the college. Sun is a professor in the mathematics department and will begin his new duties July 1. He will replace Dr. Pawan Kahol, who will serve as the interim dean of the Graduate College. “We wish … [Read more...] about CNAS announces leadership changes
Eight Missouri State University faculty members had their service-learning projects profiled in a new resource book for educators entitled “Quick Hits for Service-Learning: Successful Strategies by Award-Winning Teachers.” Published by Indiana University Press, each article in the book features an introduction, project description, timeline, steps for implementation, … [Read more...] about Missouri State service-learning featured in resource book
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Ken Vollmar has been appointed head of the department of computer science at Missouri State University. Dr. Vollmar will begin his term and duties June 1. Dr. Lloyd Smith, current head of the department of computer science, elected to return to faculty at the end of his current term. Dr. Smith says, … [Read more...] about Dr. Ken Vollmar appointed Department Head of Computer Science
By Geoff Pickle, The Standard Starting as early as the spring semester, students will be able to track Bear Line shuttles via GPS. The project is a joint effort between the computer science department, the Office of Web and New Media, J. Howard Fisk Limousines and the Department of Safety and Transportation. Jeff Thomas, a senior computer science major and the Student … [Read more...] about Student programs GPS service to track shuttles
If you have ever used a social networking site, or have friends who do, you understand that your online persona is becoming increasingly important to employers, friends and the curious. Missouri State alumnus Laura Kleecamp, a seasoned executive in the telecommunications industry, returned to campus in October to drive this point home to CNAS students in a powerful (and … [Read more...] about Managing your online presence