Practicing sustainability involves more than just recycling your plastics. It also includes processes at microscopic levels. Three Missouri State University chemistry and biochemistry students attended the 12th annual Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Conference in November to discuss innovations in sustainability on the nano-level and participate in some … [Read more...] about The science of sustainability
Goldfinches, hawks and chickadees. There are over 10,000 species of birds, each adapted to its specific environment and lifestyle. They can be found in nearly every ecosystem on Earth. With such diversity, there is much to study about them. Missouri State University biology students Taylor Hiers and Carter Stoelzel believe more young people should have opportunities to … [Read more...] about Eyes on the skies
Many people wish they could talk to animals or at least understand what they are saying. Missouri State University biology alum Danny Zapata is doing the next best thing. He is becoming an expert in animal vocalizations across different species. Zapata’s Missouri Statement During his studies at MSU from 2020 to 2022, Colombia native Zapata studied how male and female … [Read more...] about Decoding the dialogue
The current construction of Blunt Hall on the Missouri State University campus is the first phase of the transformational plan for the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). And now, the next step of the plan begins. CNAS has received approval for the second phase of the project: the establishment of the new Center for Transformational Education for Life, Physical … [Read more...] about Investing in excellence
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that 148 million people suffer from chronic migraine worldwide. Because of their large and painful impact, migraines have been a focus of research for decades. Dr. Paul Durham, a distinguished biology professor at Missouri State University, has been investigating migraine for many years. He was awarded the 2023 Steven B. … [Read more...] about Discussing the solutions for a painful problem