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Powering the next generation of vehicles

May 11, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Ana Torres posing among the crowd at the 2022 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium.

As technology grows, you might consider a hybrid or electric for your next car purchase. People like Ana Torres will ensure your new ride is safe, reliable and efficient. Torres is a mechanical engineering major who wants to improve green technology for cars and aircraft. Torres says her major offers the perfect mix of science knowledge and technical skill. “Many … [Read more...] about Powering the next generation of vehicles

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Ana Torres, Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM

Opening new lanes

April 25, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Luther Harris, a civil engineering major at Missouri State.

Nothing captivated Luther Harris like a well-made highway sign. Growing up, those signs were his best literacy tool. “My parents took me to therapy and the one thing that helped me read were highway signs. I was very into the design of signs and how highways and interchanges worked. I loved the complexity,” Harris said. “The more I got into it, I discovered this was … [Read more...] about Opening new lanes

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Civil engineering, Engineering, Luther Harris, Spotlights, STEM

Adding a fresh face to engineering

April 12, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Cassidy Johnson posing in an engineering lab with students in the background.

Cassidy Johnson doesn't mind working with the boys. Or teaching them. Whether she’s collaborating on a big project or helping as a teacher’s assistant (TA), Johnson feels right at home. “I love that I've been able to advance high enough that I can be a TA for some of the labs and classes,” said Johnson, an electrical engineering major at Missouri State. “I can help … [Read more...] about Adding a fresh face to engineering

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Cassidy Johnson, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM

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

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

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