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Engaged in a summer of discovery

July 17, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Students conducting field research.

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

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Biology, Geography Geology and Planning, Grant, Research, Student Success, Students

Empowering rural education in local communities

July 11, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Dr. Razib Iqbal guides teachers through coding.

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

Filed Under: CNAS Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Computer Science, Grant

Advancing research in nanomedicine

February 27, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Dr. Santra with students in his research lab.

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

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS Staff Tagged With: Awards, Chemistry, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Grant, Research, Students

Sage Muttel: Award winning researcher, student

November 20, 2019 by Tori York

Sage with her dog on a rock

A hammer, a blue ribbon and $3,800—That's how Sage Muttel proves her research is going well. Awards and grants In September, Muttel attended the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Student Expo in Houston, Texas, and was awarded first place for her presentation. She also earned $500 for her research. “Sage competed against 300 other students from 30 … [Read more...] about Sage Muttel: Award winning researcher, student

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Awards, conference, Geography Geology and Planning, Grant, Matthew McKay

New equipment encourages collaboration

December 5, 2018 by Tori York

Sometimes science only requires your brain. Other times, it requires fancy equipment.   We just got new fancy equipment. Meet the Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS).  Possibly the coolest thing about the ICP-MS is that it’s not for just one department.   Dr. Cyren Rico, assistant professor of chemistry, was the principal investigator on the National … [Read more...] about New equipment encourages collaboration

Filed Under: Chemistry Tagged With: Chemistry, Cyren Rico, Grant

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