Kammie Voves and Sam Hannabass, both biology graduate students in Dr. Day Ligon’s turtle ecology lab, traveled to Chihuahua, Mexico to attend the 66th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists (SWAN). About the presentations Hannabass gave an oral presentation over her research comparing the physiological condition of alligator snapping turtles living in … [Read more...] about Biology students present, win award
College Factual recently ranked Missouri State University’s biology program in the top 15 percent of the United States for Best for the Money. Missouri State’s biology program was also ranked third in Missouri for value. About the ranking College Factual looked at several items to determine ranking: Average yearly cost of school Average time to graduate Quality … [Read more...] about Biology ranked high in Best for the Money
Each year, CNAS recognize outstanding faculty and staff. On May 3, awards were given to the winners. Each award winner receives a certificate and a small monetary award. The awards were: CNAS Excellence Award — Staff Katy Frederick-Hudson, microbiology laboratory coordinator Atwood Research and Teaching Award: The recipient will receive $2,500 to continue … [Read more...] about CNAS faculty and staff receive awards
Adedamola Opalade, a Missouri State alumnus, recently won the Golden Torch Award from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). He received the award March 30 in Detroit, Michigan. “I was more encouraged and motivated after the award ceremony,” Opalade said. “The ceremony gave me an insight into how society values excellence, positive impact and … [Read more...] about MSU alumnus wins Graduate Student of the Year
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) recently won an award. The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) gave SMCOG a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award. In 2018, they won the Innovation Award. About their project SMCOG’s project, Low water crossing inventories for Dade, Dallas and Polk counties, collected data for more … [Read more...] about SMCOG wins NADO award for safety project