The College of Natural and Applied Sciences have several new faces this semester. Biology Dr. Babur Mirza, who earned his PhD at Texas State University Chemistry Dr. Cyren Rico, who earned his PhD at University of Texas, El Paso Geography, geology and planning Dr. Krista Evans, who earned her PhD at Clemson University Dr. David Perkins, who … [Read more...] about New faces in the classroom
In Missouri, we take our waterways seriously. With many lakes and rivers available for fishing, swimming boating and other recreational relaxation, protecting our water quality and biodiversity is important. Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology, is on a mission to protect rivers using a surprising tool: freshwater mussels, which are sensitive indicators … [Read more...] about Keeping growing those mussels
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has awarded Dr. Razib Iqbal with their highest distinction—Senior Member. Only 10 percent of their 423,566 membership are designated Senior Members. This is a great honor. Senior Members, according to IEEE, are selected based on their experience, professional accomplishment and maturity. Congratulations, … [Read more...] about Iqbal receives Senior Member status
On July 9, we will see a new face on campus: Dr. Thais Jordao. She is a professor of mathematics at the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil and will be visiting until July 28 to collaborate with Drs. Xingping Sun and William Bray. Typically, Jordao researches analysis in general and approximation theory. She is joining us at Missouri State to work on their joint … [Read more...] about Teaming up for mathematical gain
Assistant professor of chemistry Matthew Siebert was an invited speaker at Organic Chemistry Day. The paper, entitled, “What’s in a mechanism? Assessing pathways in Au(III)-catalyzed cycloismerization forming careen-like natural products” was presented on April 15 at the University of Missouri. Other professors from University of Missouri-Columbia, University of … [Read more...] about Siebert shares knowledge at Organic Chemistry Day