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
As Missouri State University celebrates its graduating class this fall, Grace Atkins will stands out as an example of dedication and passion in the field of chemistry. From West County, St. Louis, she joined the university in fall 2020, majoring in chemistry. Discovering a passion Atkins’ love for chemistry ignited in high school, where a transformative AP chemistry … [Read more...] about Ready for a bright future in chemistry
Crystallography — the study of crystals and their structures — plays a key role in many scientific fields like materials science, biochemistry and pharmaceuticals. As the study of crystallography continues to evolve, researchers are working to better understand crystals and how they can be used. By using X-ray techniques, researchers can learn about the atomic … [Read more...] about Unlocking the power of crystals
The World Health Organization estimates that 50 million people worldwide battle neurodegenerative disorders — and that number should increase as our population ages. At Missouri State University, Dr. Tuhina Banerjee’s research offers promising insight on potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches for these conditions. Banerjee is an assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Beyond the microscope: Exploring the barriers of neurodegeneration
A recent trip to Washington, D.C., enabled two Missouri State University students to collaborate with other young scientists. Victoria Ogbeifun and James Wilson attended the 12th annual Emerging Researchers National (ERN) conference. The students attended the conference from March 14-16 along with Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor in MSU's cooperative engineering … [Read more...] about Empowering futures