THE 8th ANNUAL CNAS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY was held on Friday, April 28. There were 65 poster presentations in a variety of categories. Pictures and abstracts of all presentations will soon be posted at http://science.missouristate.edu/Undergraduate-Research-Day.htm The following CNAS Faculty mentored the student projects this year: Mahua Biswas (PAMS) Dan Crafts … [Read more...]
In February 2016, the U.S. struck a deal with the Cuban government to resume scheduled flights between the two countries. Now, for the first time in Missouri State University’s history, a group of students took a January intercession course in the long banned island. Led by Dr. Alexander Wait, professor of biology, students took a 9-day journey to learn more about “The History, … [Read more...]
The Region VII Science Olympiad is coming up on Feb. 25 and volunteers are needed to help with various tasks, from assisting with events to helping deliver lunches. Approximately 600 people are expected to attend the annual event. “Olympiad is a great opportunity for middle school and high school students to get positive reinforcement in STEM education, and at the same … [Read more...]
Professor of chemistry Dr. Nikolay Gerasimchuk recently returned from a semester-long sabbatical abroad in Spain. Gerasimchuk accomplished many things during his time in Valencia and Zaragoza: Participated in three international conferences, two of which he was an invited speaker Conducted high-precision measurements of thermomagnetic properties in a cyclic fashion … [Read more...]
CNAS Undergraduate Research Day Winners A record of 62 students presented at the 7th Annual CNAS Undergraduate Research Day on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Award winners and their faculty advisors are listed below. Biology – Ecology/Wildlife Conservation First Place – Sabrina Messick - Faculty Advisor – Dr. Brian Greene Second Place – Kyle Doherty - Faculty Advisors – Dr. Sean … [Read more...]