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A fresh perspective

January 30, 2024 by Strategic Communication

A group of SEES students conducting research in the field.

Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences has recently changed the name of one of its departments.  The department of geography, geology and planning has a new name: the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES). This name better connects student interests with the school’s degree offerings.  About the change  The SEES Director Dr. … [Read more...] about A fresh perspective

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS faculty, science, Uncategorized Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Earth Environment and Sustainability, Students, Toby Dogwiler

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, science Tagged With: Awards, Engineering, Matthew Pierson

Alumna Krissy Sardina wins Early Career Professional of the Year Award

November 19, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A woman operates a fishing rod. The sea is visible in the background.Photo by Laura Stanley from Pexels.

Biology Bear grads often lead careers at least in part working behind the lens of a microscope.   Their impressive professional achievements should also be brought into focus.   This includes the work of biology alumna Krissy Sardina. She recently received the Early Career Professional of the Year Award from the Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife … [Read more...] about Alumna Krissy Sardina wins Early Career Professional of the Year Award

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS, science Tagged With: Alumni, Day Ligon, Krissy Sardina

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

Take part in the 2021 CNAS STEM Career Expo event

October 25, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Temple Hall on the Missouri State University Springfield campus.

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS)  will host the 2021 CNAS-STEM Career Expo event 3-6 p.m. Nov. 3.   CNAS will lead the event in partnership with the  Career Center and the  STEM Living Learning Community.   Dustin Braddish, career resources specialist, shares what students can expect from the expo.  Check out the full schedule of upcoming CNAS … [Read more...] about Take part in the 2021 CNAS STEM Career Expo event

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS students, science Tagged With: Career Center, CNAS-STEM Career Fair, Dustin Braddish, STEM, STEM Living Learning Community.

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