Three Missouri State University chemistry graduate students represented the university well at the 13th Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) annual conference. Blessing Akinwande, Mark Fakunle and Riley Pope-Buss presented their research at the conference, which took place from Nov. 8-10 in Providence, Rhode Island. The students traveled with their mentor Dr. … [Read more...] about Graduate students share their chemistry findings
A shared passion for numbers brought together over 250 women at the annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics (NCUWM) in Lincoln, Nebraska, from Jan. 31-Feb. 2. They represented 100 universities across the country. Three Missouri State University students were among them: Helena Bel Arbunies – senior, mathematics Holly Ford – senior, … [Read more...] about Exploring new pathways in mathematics
How did Yashasvi Moon, a senior physics student at Missouri State University, identify 9,548 galaxies without looking into a single telescope? She trained machine learning (ML) models to identify specific galaxies on their own. The American Astronomical Society recently published her research on finding quiescent Balmer-strong (QBS) galaxies. Combining three … [Read more...] about NASA-funded student revolutionizes galaxy detection
As Missouri State University celebrates its graduating class this fall, Grace Atkins will stands out as an example of dedication and passion in the field of chemistry. From West County, St. Louis, she joined the university in fall 2020, majoring in chemistry. Discovering a passion Atkins’ love for chemistry ignited in high school, where a transformative AP chemistry … [Read more...] about Ready for a bright future in chemistry
What can be done to improve the waterfront of Rockaway Beach, Missouri? This question served as a guide for a group of Missouri State University students that created a waterfront redevelopment plan for the small town in Taney County. The plan included a comprehensive approach to addressing long-standing community issues, particularly surrounding the town’s waterfront … [Read more...] about Creating a plan that addresses community needs