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PAMS research sheds light on vital role of water in molten rocks 

April 20, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Scientists from the physics, astronomy and materials science department (PAMS) have made a groundbreaking discovery on how water is incorporated in magmatic processes.   PAMS Department Head and professor Dr. Robert Mayanovic, graduate student Devon Romine and other contributors have recently published their findings.  “Water is critical for the formation of granites, … [Read more...] about PAMS research sheds light on vital role of water in molten rocks 

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Research, Robert Mayanovic

Making an impact as an instructor

May 19, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Graduate student Sajal Islam (left) with Dr. Robert Mayanovic (right).

Overcoming the disconnect posed by distance learning starts with quality leadership in the virtual classroom.  Graduate student Sajal Islam of the physics, astronomy and materials science department (PAMS) at Missouri State University has proven he has such leadership skills.   He recently received Missouri State’s Certified Distance Educator Award and the department’s … [Read more...] about Making an impact as an instructor

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh, Robert Mayanovic, Sajal Islam

Discovery Center students learn at Missouri State

September 9, 2018 by Tori York

Discovery Center

From July 23-27, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) teamed up with the Discovery Center to bring a week of science to nine students. Students ages 11-14 spent a week touring CNAS and learning from faculty and graduate assistants. About their week On Monday, they explored cooperative engineering with Drs. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, assistant professor, and Matt … [Read more...] about Discovery Center students learn at Missouri State

Filed Under: CNAS Tagged With: Discovery Center, Helena Metzker, Matthew Pierson, Robert Mayanovic, Tamera Jahnke, Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Toby Dogwiler

PAMS, computer science to gain new department heads

March 26, 2018 by Tori York

Students in the classroom

We are so excited to welcome two new department heads to the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS).   Dr. Tamera Jahnke, dean of CNAS, welcomes our two new department heads, Drs. Bob Mayanovic of physics, astronomy and material sciences (PAMS) and Ajay Katangur, computer science.   Thank you for all of your hard work  Jahnke wanted to thank our previous department … [Read more...] about PAMS, computer science to gain new department heads

Filed Under: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Ajay Katangur, Computer Science, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Robert Mayanovic

PAMS and BIO join for common interest

January 17, 2018 by Tori York

Biology group photo

Being able to see several disciplines in one conference is a wonderful thing. At Arkansas IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (InBre), representatives from PAMS and BIO were there to present their work. For the biology department Several biology students presented their work. Cullen Horstman, one of Dr. Kyoungtae Kim's undergraduate students, won honorable … [Read more...] about PAMS and BIO join for common interest

Filed Under: Biology, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Biology, Chris Lupfer, Kyoungtae Kim, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Ridwan Sakidja, Robert Mayanovic, Ryan Udan

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