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
The School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University has a new Doctor of Education (EdD) with the same face. Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen has completed her EdD at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Carden-Jessen quotes Gal Gadot in the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984. “Sometimes you can’t see what you’re learning until you come out the … [Read more...] about A new doctor in the house!
Having their excellence recognized is not new for Missouri State University students in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Recently, 12 high-achieving computer science students received over $13,000 in scholarships from the Missouri State Foundation. “Each student has shown exceptional talent and determination and seeing their efforts recognized and rewarded … [Read more...] about The code to success
The Missouri State University Foundation annually gifts thousands of students with scholarships. This year, 30 biology students received scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. “We’re proud to have many biology majors receive these prestigious awards,” said Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, Roy Blunt Life Science endowed professor. “When we consider that people who … [Read more...] about Biology’s brightest minds
The Elsey and Bentonville Formation, also known as the Burlington-Keokuk Formation, are neighboring limestone formations found in southwest Missouri. Beneath the surfaces of these formations lie chemical variations that are important in the realm of engineering comprehension, making findings about them very valuable. In honor of his recent discovery, James McDaniel, … [Read more...] about Looking beyond the surface