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
There’s power in representation. This is true of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Graduate student Megan Westwood is among those representing women in the chemistry department at Missouri State University. She recently made Compound Chemistry’s list of 100 notable women in chemistry. Westwood shares details of her research that … [Read more...] about Fostering research and representation in STEM
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) hosted the 2021 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium April 29-May 3. We appreciate the efforts of all who took part in the event and would like to offer special recognition to all who won awards at the symposium. About the award winners Award winners at the symposium include: Biology: Ecology, Wildlife and … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2021 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) hosted the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium Nov. 12-16. We are grateful to all who took part in the event and would like to offer special recognition to all who won awards at the symposium. About the award winners Award winners at the symposium include: Biology: … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners
This year has been an impressive one for Dr. Gary Meints, associate professor of chemistry. In March, he received the Curtis P. Lawrence Award for Excellence in Faculty Advising. Following review of Meints' Lawrence Award application, the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) has awarded him their Outstanding Advising Award - Faculty Academic Advising for … [Read more...] about (Further) congratulations to Gary Meints