At Missouri State University, the commitment to providing high-quality, interdisciplinary education continues to shine. One example is through its Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program. This innovative program combines rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training with essential business skills, preparing students for the evolving job … [Read more...] about Celebrating interdisciplinary excellence
The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program is unique. Combining business and science, it makes students more marketable. Instead of a thesis, students complete internship hours at local sites, like the Missouri Highway Patrol lab. Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, associate dean of CNAS, toured CoxHealth and Clinvest to learn about internship opportunities. He brought along four … [Read more...] about Students tour research facilities
Greg Illy is one of the first graduates of the recently revived Professional Science Master's (PSM) program. Instead of a traditional thesis, he opted to take science and business courses, including a large internship. It almost didn't happen this way. "I started as a pre-med student but found a research adviser, Dr. Katye Fichter, who really pushed me to become a … [Read more...] about From pre-med to crime lab technician
The last semester of college is bittersweet: The years spent on campus are coming to an end, but so is the homework. The years studying are finally culminating into a degree. However, one can't help but wonder: Will I get a job in my field? The College of Natural and Applied Sciences realizes this is a concern. That's where the Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree … [Read more...] about Past science: Educating future leaders today