As it turns out, many care about friction, but maybe not in the classroom. Christopher Robledo, an applied physics and engineering undergraduate major, had the opportunity to explore friction this summer. Through a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI), Robledo spent 10 weeks at Argonne National Laboratory in DuPage County, Illinois. The SULI program provides … [Read more...]
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences have several new faces this semester. Biology Dr. Babur Mirza, who earned his PhD at Texas State University Chemistry Dr. Cyren Rico, who earned his PhD at University of Texas, El Paso Geography, geology and planning Dr. Krista Evans, who earned her PhD at Clemson University Dr. David Perkins, who … [Read more...]
Much like snowflakes, no two stars are alike. Stars vibrate differently, are spaced differently and usually when they are studied, there are more questions to answer. The Kepler space telescope is on a mission to study the stars — but only select areas. Dr. Mike Reed, professor of astronomy, has had the unique opportunity to choose the stars to study. After finding … [Read more...]
Even after leaving Missouri State University, CNAS physics and astronomy faculty emeritus Dr. Bob Thurman continues to have a voice in the community. In a Letter to the Editor piece he submitted to the Springfield News-Leader, he outlines how one small game of leap-frog changed his perspective on today’s technology driven world. Thurman, former department head, … [Read more...]
With the Mid-States Region of the Astronomical League convention beginning June 9, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences wants to welcome you to campus and thank all of you for your love of the stars. With astronomy-centered events, tours and speakers, we hope you are ready for a fun-filled weekend! We wanted to take moment and recognize all of the … [Read more...]