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
Diversity has always served as an important value at Missouri State. With recent events, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) is taking a renewed look at how we can facilitate diversity at the university. We have prepared diversity initiatives to ensure the college can best promote diversity, inclusion and cultural consciousness. “There is so much … [Read more...] about Diversity initiatives of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dr. Matthew Pierson, associate professor of engineering, has a passion for engineering that is not limited to the university-level classroom. As engineers often discover a passion for their field at an early age, Pierson participates in community events that allow him to share his skills and enthusiasm for engineering with elementary-aged students. Bridge Building Before … [Read more...] about Engaging young minds in engineering