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Dr. Matt Pierson receives 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award

January 13, 2022 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Matt Pierson shows a group of students how to operate a piece of engineering equipment.

Community engagement serves as a key pillar of Missouri State University’s Public Affairs mission.  Dr. Matt Pierson, associate professor of engineering, is among those supporting this pillar’s fulfillment at Missouri State.  He recently received the 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award as recognition for his quality service efforts.   Leading support … [Read more...] about Dr. Matt Pierson receives 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Engineering, science Tagged With: Awards, Matthew Pierson

Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging

December 2, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A brain scan. Photo credit: cottonbro from Pexels.

Brain patterns can be difficult to predict. This is especially true when neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries are involved.   “Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to lasting physical, emotional and cognitive impairments,” Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Missouri State University, said.   “For TBI, among other … [Read more...] about Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS students, Engineering, STEM Tagged With: Dacosta Yeboah, Daniel Hier, Gayla Olbricht, Hung Nguyen, Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi

Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging

December 2, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Brain patterns can be difficult to predict. This is especially true when neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries are involved.   “Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to lasting physical, emotional and cognitive impairments,” Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Missouri State University, said.   “For TBI, among other … [Read more...] about Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging

Filed Under: CNAS, Engineering

Engineering students face trash and sanitation issues during local clean up

October 26, 2021 by Strategic Communication

People make trash. In an ideal world, much of it would be recycled and none of it would threaten the environment. But proper systems must be in place to protect public health and improve sustainable solutions. “Engineers work to build things as safely and efficiently as possible,” said Dr. Matt Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University. “But they … [Read more...] about Engineering students face trash and sanitation issues during local clean up

Filed Under: CNAS, Engineering

Engaging GO CAPS students in engineering

September 30, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Rohit Dua speaks to the GO-CAPS engineering team.

Students of today will become future leaders in engineering.   Many high school students with a passion for engineering begin exploring the field through the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS).  The yearlong learning experience allows Springfield Public Schools juniors and seniors to develop real-world skills for their possible future … [Read more...] about Engaging GO CAPS students in engineering

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS students, Engineering Tagged With: Michael Hardesty, Rohit Dua, Ryan Flynn

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