A love for engineering can begin at any age. On Feb. 25, Missouri State University will host Discover Engineering Day, an annual community education event geared toward kids in grades K-6. This is the seventh year Missouri State will be hosting the event for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MPSE). “This event is fun for anyone, but we hope it will … [Read more...] about Missouri State hosts engineering event for elementary students
As a city grows, so can negative environmental impacts to that city. This relationship between building and the environment is one reason Dr. Matthew Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University, encourages community involvement with the City of Springfield’s Adopt-a-Stream program. During the cleanup at Jordan Creek Oct. 1, participants … [Read more...] about What urbanization does to the environment
Community engagement serves as a key pillar of Missouri State University’s Public Affairs mission. Dr. Matt Pierson, associate professor of engineering, is among those supporting this pillar’s fulfillment at Missouri State. He recently received the 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award as recognition for his quality service efforts. Leading support … [Read more...] about Dr. Matt Pierson receives 2022 Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award
Dr. Matt Pierson, associate professor of civil engineering Faculty endowment: Guy Mace/Turblex Engineering Professorship Degrees: Bachelor’s in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2006 Master’s in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2008 PhD in civil engineering, University of Kansas, 2010 In the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center in … [Read more...] about Faculty members who hold endowed positions accomplish great things
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