What do the origins of cancer, the aging process and immunity all have in common? DNA damage and the need for its repair. Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry, explores DNA repair in his research lab at Missouri State University. He will bring a world-renowned expert on the subject, Dr. James Stivers, to Springfield this month for a technical lecture at … [Read more...] about The details of DNA: Finding damage and the path to repair
Dr. Matthew Pierson, associate professor of engineering, has a passion for engineering that is not limited to the university-level classroom. As engineers often discover a passion for their field at an early age, Pierson participates in community events that allow him to share his skills and enthusiasm for engineering with elementary-aged students. Bridge Building Before … [Read more...] about Engaging young minds in engineering
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University and Discovery Center of Springfield (DCS) share a love of science. For this reason, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNAS initiated and organized a donation drive among the college’s student organizations to benefit DCS. About the donation The collected donation items included paper towels, … [Read more...] about Donating to further discoveries