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Ready for a bright future in engineering

May 5, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Anneli DeRousse

For Missouri State University senior Anneli DeRousse, studying engineering was a way for her to understand the world.  “I’ve always wanted to answer the question of why and to know how things work,” she said. “I thought engineering offers the perfect blend of logic, creativity and the real world.”  DeRousse graduates from Missouri State in May with a degree in electrical … [Read more...] about Ready for a bright future in engineering

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Cooperative Engineering, Students, Theresa Odun-Ayo

CNAS students make their mark at regional event

April 24, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Student attendees and presenters with Dr. Daniel Moreno (third from right).

Missouri State University was well represented at the 2025 annual Missouri Center for Advanced Power System (MOCAP) regional symposium.  Eight College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students attended and seven students presented their posters at the Feb. 25 event at Missouri S&T in Rolla. MSU student Mick Drecker placed third overall for his poster presentation … [Read more...] about CNAS students make their mark at regional event

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Cooperative Engineering, Daniel Moreno, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Students

Ready for a bright future in chemistry

November 21, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

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

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS students Tagged With: Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Student Success, Students

Creating a plan that addresses community needs

November 13, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

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

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Awards, Geography Geology and Planning, Student Success, Students, Sustainability

Harnessing AI for climate resilience

September 5, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

It was a summer of learning and discovery for College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students Samiha Nuzhat and Sobia Shah.  They participated in a week-long summer school from Aug. 5-9 in Boulder, Colorado. The fully funded program was hosted by the National Science Foundation’s Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrative Discovery Environment … [Read more...] about Harnessing AI for climate resilience

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: Earth Environment and Sustainability, Geography Geology and Planning, Research, School of Earth Environment and Sustainability, Student Success, Students, Sustainability

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