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Bringing back Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory

October 27, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A nighttime view of Baker Observatory as a line forms outside of the viewing stations.

Stars, planets and galaxies may be out of reach.   But they can be brought into sight through the lenses of telescopes at Baker Observatory.   The observatory, ran by the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University, will host its first Public Observing Night since the onset of the pandemic Nov. 5.   The free, family-friendly event … [Read more...] about Bringing back Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory

Filed Under: CNAS, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, science Tagged With: Baker Observatory, Sarah Morrison

Lower costs, greater applications

June 17, 2021 by Strategic Communication

There are two things Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University, is passionate about: computational materials science and interdisciplinary research.   Computational materials science involves use of modeling, simulations, theory and data processing.   These processes allow researchers to better … [Read more...] about Lower costs, greater applications

Filed Under: CNAS, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science

Congratulations to the 2021 CNAS Faculty and Staff Award winners

June 14, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A medal labeled "winner" surrounded by dice that spell the same word. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels.

Congratulations to all the winners of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences’ 2021 Faculty and Staff Awards.  The annual awards ceremony honoring awardees with excellence in research, teaching or service took place May 5. These winners received nominations from departmental personnel committees, department heads or students.   The event represented the 10th year in a … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2021 CNAS Faculty and Staff Award winners

Filed Under: Biology, Chemistry, CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff, Computer Science, Geography Geology and Planning, Hospitality Leadership, Mathematics, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Angela Plank, Avery Russell, Babur Mirza, Bradley Mills, Brian High, Craig Baird, Day Ligon, Deb Finn, Gary Michelfelder, Helena Metzker, Jeff Brannon, Katie Tucker, Kevin Mickus, Krista Evans, Kyoungtae Kim, Mike Murphy, Natasha DeVore, Razib Iqbal, Sean Maher, Songfeng Zheng, Tina Hopper, Yoshimasa Nancy Kageyama

Congratulations to Dr. Ridwan Sakidja

June 4, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Ridwan Sakidja sits at his desk in his lab.

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences is excited to announce that the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye  features the work of Dr. Ridwan Sakidja.  Read an excerpt from his story:    Computational materials science uses modeling, simulation, theory and informatics to better understand materials.     Sakidja’s research is varied, but his ultimate goal is the same.    “Our … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Ridwan Sakidja

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Research, Ridwan Sakidja

Making an impact as an instructor

May 19, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Graduate student Sajal Islam (left) with Dr. Robert Mayanovic (right).

Overcoming the disconnect posed by distance learning starts with quality leadership in the virtual classroom.  Graduate student Sajal Islam of the physics, astronomy and materials science department (PAMS) at Missouri State University has proven he has such leadership skills.   He recently received Missouri State’s Certified Distance Educator Award and the department’s … [Read more...] about Making an impact as an instructor

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh, Robert Mayanovic, Sajal Islam

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