Advancing STEM research requires building connections between contributors. The 2021 Missouri Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (MOLSAMP) Undergraduate Research Symposium, which took place April 9-11, allowed participating STEM scholars to present their research and extend their networks. Eight students from the Missouri State University MoLSAMP … [Read more...] about Supporting research among underrepresented STEM scholars
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
The past few months have been impressive for Missouri State’s biology department. Several biology professors, students and alumni have co-authored publications during that time. We are grateful for their contributions to the scientific community. About the publications The recent publications co-authored by biology professors, students and alumni include: … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the biology department
CNAS is incredibly excited to have a brand-new, state-of-the-art greenhouse. We outgrew our old one. Now, we have a larger, compartmentalized and automated structure. Dr. Laszlo Kovacs, professor of biology, says this is a needed addition. There is more botanical research in biology and chemistry. “Plants are key to solving the most important problems humanity faces … [Read more...] about New greenhouse means new research
This May at graduation, we say goodbye and congratulations to many of our students. You’re all off to bright futures. We hope we have prepared you for what is next. For 12 of our biology students, the future includes PhD programs. “Admission to PhD programs in biology is extremely competitive. It requires a stellar academic record and a substantial research record that … [Read more...] about Biology Bears find a new home