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Recognized for teaching excellence

June 11, 2025 by Strategic Communication

Dr. Natasha DeVore (third from left) with her award. With her (from left to right) are Dr. Adam Wanekaya, department head of chemistry and biochemistry; Dr. Richard B. Williams, Missouri State president; and Dr. Tamera Jahnke, Missouri State interim provost. 

For winning the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University assistant professor Dr. Natasha DeVore got to join Gov. Mike Kehoe and award winners from other institutions at a   on April 2. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is given to an outstanding faculty member from each participating higher education institution in the state. … [Read more...] about Recognized for teaching excellence

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS, News Tagged With: Awards, Chemistry, faculty, Natasha DeVore, Research

Creating a plan that addresses community needs

November 13, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

What can be done to improve the waterfront of Rockaway Beach, Missouri?  This question served as a guide for a group of Missouri State University students that created a waterfront redevelopment plan for the small town in Taney County.  The plan included a comprehensive approach to addressing long-standing community issues, particularly surrounding the town’s waterfront … [Read more...] about Creating a plan that addresses community needs

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Awards, Geography Geology and Planning, Student Success, Students, Sustainability

Recognized for excellence in her profession

October 9, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Since graduating with her biology degree from Missouri State University in 2018, Brittany Skaer has gone on to become a successful occupational therapist (OT).  Skaer’s impressive career achievements and community contributions have not gone unnoticed. The Delta Zeta Sorority selected her as a 2024 recipient of the “35 Under 35” award.  This national award recognizes … [Read more...] about Recognized for excellence in her profession

Filed Under: Biology Tagged With: Alumni, Awards, Biology, Spotlights

Committed to advancing engineering education

September 17, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Dr. Tewari being presented his award by Jennifer Jacka-Taylor

For his dedication and contributions to the field of civil engineering education, Missouri State University’s Dr. Sanjay Tewari has been honored with a prestigious award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).  An associate teaching professor in the cooperative engineering program, Tewari joined Missouri State in fall 2018. He has been promoting civil … [Read more...] about Committed to advancing engineering education

Filed Under: CNAS faculty Tagged With: Awards, Cooperative Engineering, Engineering, Spotlights

Charting new frontiers in cancer biology

September 11, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Kafayat Yusuf

Preventing and detecting cancer early is the focus of Kifayat Yusuf’s research.  Originally from Ilorin, Nigeria, Yusuf came to Missouri State University to pursue graduate studies. She graduated with her master’s degree in biology in May 2020.   Since then, Yusuf has continued to immerse herself in medical research as a doctoral candidate specializing in cancer biology … [Read more...] about Charting new frontiers in cancer biology

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS students Tagged With: Awards, Biology, Research, Spotlights, Student Success

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