Congratulations to Dr. Debra Finn for her recent feature in Mind’s Eye magazine. Finn is associate professor of biology at Missouri State University. Finn, along with her students and collaborators, studies the ecology of streams, particularly in the Ozark region. Her research delves into understanding how streams and their inhabitants respond to and recover from … [Read more...] about Dr. Debra Finn featured in Mind’s Eye
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) values the importance of uplifting all students and empowering them to further the boundaries of science. A few CNAS international students share some insights about their experience at MSU and educational journeys. Success Ekemezie Ekemezie is a graduate student in CNAS’ biology department. … [Read more...] about Celebrating inclusion in science
Missouri State University senior Austin Brown has begun the project of a lifetime – engaging in the Plant the Moon Challenge. With the help of his team members and MSU faculty, he is conducting an experiment that will help NASA scientists gain more knowledge about growing crops on the moon. From Bragg City, Missouri, Brown came to Missouri State to pursue his interest in … [Read more...] about Reaching for goals beyond the horizon
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) recognizes faculty for outstanding work through teaching, research and service. The newly appointed professorships and fellowships include: Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship – two new appointments. James F. O’Brien Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry. Brian and Anna Tobben Professorship … [Read more...] about Leaders in their field
Four years go by in the blink of an eye. Even more so when you’re graduating a semester early. Graduating in December 2023, Thomas Mataya reflects on his three and a half years at Missouri State University and what his future holds. Mataya’s Missouri Statement A biology major on the pre-dental track with a chemistry minor, Mataya has been nothing short of busy as … [Read more...] about A solid foundation for a bright future