The American Physical Society (APS) hosted its March meeting March 5-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A group of Missouri State students in different physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) disciplines were in attendance, and some presented their research. August Schwoebel From Belleville, Illinois, Schwoebel is a dual chemistry and physics major with an emphasis in … [Read more...] about PAMS students bring research to Las Vegas
From Belleville, Illinois, August Schwoebel’s journey at Missouri State University has been a special one. Graduating this spring, he remembers all he has learned, gained and accomplished as a student in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). “Schwoebel is the epitome of a naturally talented and bright student who does not rest on their laurels, pushes … [Read more...] about Building the perfect toolbox
Many students studying physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) also have a minor in mathematics. Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head and distinguished professor of PAMS, explains why adding a math minor benefits PAMS students. Math is a key player In physics, it’s hard to do anything without math. “Modeling of physical processes, an important aspect of … [Read more...] about A combination that adds up
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning awarded Dr. Kartik Ghosh a place on the Fulbright Specialist roster. Ghosh is a distinguished physics, astronomy and material science professor at Missouri State University and served his term as a Fulbright Specialist from Feb 27- March 10. “I had an opportunity to … [Read more...] about MSU professor served as Fulbright Specialist in India
The stars aligned at the most recent American Astronomical Society meeting. From Jan. 8-12, three student researchers within the physics, astronomy and materials science department traveled to Seattle, Washington, for the 241st conference to present their research. Caroline Witt A junior from Chillicothe, Missouri, Caroline Witt is currently pursuing a major in physics … [Read more...] about PAMS trio brings out-of-this-world research to Seattle conference