Nathaniel Van Devender wants to show people the light. Specifically, how and where it’s sourced. “I’ve realized that not many people (know) how power (is) generated and delivered to our homes,” Van Devender said. “After visiting a power plant for the first time a few years ago… I became enamored with the power industry.” Van Devender was once an aspiring science … [Read more...] about Full charge ahead
The Missouri State University Foundation annually gifts thousands of students with scholarships. This year, 30 biology students received scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. “We’re proud to have many biology majors receive these prestigious awards,” said Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, Roy Blunt Life Science endowed professor. “When we consider that people who … [Read more...] about Biology’s brightest minds
Since 1965, the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies has awarded over $1.7 million in grant scholarships to support students entering professions in earth science. This year, two GGP graduate students pursuing the MS in geography and geology received scholarships in recognition of their contributions to the field. “The scholarship is graciously designed to … [Read more...] about Two GGP graduate students receive national recognition
Diversity helps populations thrive. This is true of the people and plants involved in natural resource management. The Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust (CFMCT) established the Minority Natural Resource Scholarship to encourage and assist minority students in the field. Vanessa Morales, biology senior at Missouri State University, is the 2021 … [Read more...] about Supporting diversity and management of natural resources
There is a lot we still don't know about this Earth. Luckily, students and faculty at Missouri State University are trying to narrow the knowledge gap. Nathan Dorff, who is working on his biology master's degree, is one of those students. About his research Dorff studies hyporheic ecology, which looks at the ecology underneath and around streams. "Water moves—I know, … [Read more...] about Looking underneath the surface