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
Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor of physics, recently presented at the Worlds Congress on High Entropy Alloys (HEA 2019) in Seattle, Washington. About the conference High entropy alloys is a newer field that is rapidly expanding. Scientists mix many elements together so it generates unique features that can’t be achieved in conventional materials. “Our work and my talk were … [Read more...] about Professor attends conference, creates research collaboration