Dr. Giorgia Auteri is new to Missouri State University, but not the world of evolutionary biology. For the last six years, she has been aiming to understand the full extent of how mammals adapt to changes in their environment caused by humans. Now an assistant biology professor at MSU, Auteri has achieved much along the way. An early interest Growing up in Seattle, … [Read more...] about A beacon for bats and bears
The federal government’s budget, passed Dec. 29, includes more than $75 million for Missouri State University and IDEA Commons. Nearly half of the funds will provide support to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health facilities on the Springfield campus. Sen. Roy Blunt championed several priority appropriations on behalf of the university: $35 … [Read more...] about Federal budget includes more than $75 million for MSU, IDEA Commons
It’s a good time to be an educator in the math department! Dr. Adam Harbaugh, Shellie Meyers and Jenna Robinson were recognized at the 2022 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference on Dec. 3 in Columbia, Missouri. Outstanding Educator Awards Dr. Adam Harbaugh Harbaugh is an associate professor of mathematics and has been at MSU for 10 years. He … [Read more...] about Math department wins big
In northern Michigan forests lives the white-footed mouse. Among other small mammals, it’s a fierce competitor in the food chain. However, this animal struggles to survive through harsh winters. Tracking the population size and location of this mouse can serve as an indicator of climate change. Dr. Sean Maher, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, who … [Read more...] about Studying mice to get a bigger picture
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has recognized faculty for their outstanding teaching, research and service with two professorships and fellowships: The Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship. The Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship. Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship Thanks … [Read more...] about STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships