When it rains in Springfield, the water runs into storm drains and creeks. It then flows into larger rivers, becoming part of the city’s story about stream health. Monitoring urban stream health Dr. Debra Finn, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, studies how these streams change over time. Her lab recently received a grant from the City of Springfield … [Read more...] about Grants for a great cause
Every breakthrough in technology begins with a system built to be better. For Dr. Adnan Maruf, assistant professor of computer science at Missouri State University, that mission drives his research. With a PhD in Computer Science from Florida International University, Maruf wants to build systems that make computing faster, more efficient and more reliable while giving … [Read more...] about Building better systems from the ground up
While most college students are vacationing and relaxing this summer, three College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students are busy with their research projects. Samuel Cope, Emily Rapp and Raina Clements received research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF offers hundreds of funding opportunities, including grants, cooperative … [Read more...] about Engaged in a summer of discovery
In an era where digital literacy and creative problem-solving skills are increasingly essential, an innovative project at Missouri State University is paving the way for students in rural areas to excel beyond traditional boundaries. The Computer-Science Opportunities, Development and Education in Rural Schools (CODERS) project is designed to bridge educational gaps often … [Read more...] about Empowering rural education in local communities
An award of $334,267 from the National Institutes of Health will enable Missouri State University’s Dr. Santimukul Santra to further his research in nanosensor technology. He is a faculty member in the department of chemistry and biochemistry. As an organic chemist, Santra works on creating small molecule therapeutics for conditions like cancer. He also develops … [Read more...] about Advancing research in nanomedicine