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Success for engineering and computer science Bears at regional competition

May 7, 2026 by Emmy Dressler

Cooperative engineering and computer science students with Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo (front row, second from right), program director of the cooperative engineering program.

Engineering and computer science students at Missouri State University had a successful outing at the recent 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Congress and Student Competitions. It took place March 27-29 in Boulder, Colorado. This annual engineering event combines the Region 5 congress, business meeting and student competitions, creating … [Read more...] about Success for engineering and computer science Bears at regional competition

Filed Under: CNAS students, cooperative engineering, News Tagged With: Computer Science, Cooperative Engineering, faculty, Students, Theresa Odun-Ayo

From microscopic to ecosystem: life in focus

May 5, 2026 by Emmy Dressler

Animal skeletons

In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, biology students are transforming curiosity into discovery. They are applying research to questions that span from molecular interactions inside cells to ecological dynamics across prairie landscapes. Graduate students Abhishu Chand and Tabitha Moul are two researchers using their passion … [Read more...] about From microscopic to ecosystem: life in focus

Filed Under: Biology, CNAS students, News Tagged With: Biology, Research, Students

Pushing the boundaries of mathematics

April 20, 2026 by Emmy Dressler

Math 721 class with Dr. Bray in Pummell 204

In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, students turn abstract math into practical solutions, applying research to real-world challenges, from traffic systems to complex networks. Christopher Housholder, double major in mathematics and data science, and Layna Mangiapanello, double major in mathematics and secondary math education, … [Read more...] about Pushing the boundaries of mathematics

Filed Under: Mathematics, News, students Tagged With: Mathematics, Research, Students

Advancing environmental insight

April 16, 2026 by Emmy Dressler

Kaiser Mostafiz (left) and one other person conducting research for OEWRI in a boat on the James River.

In the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University, research extends beyond the classroom to help communities better understand and respond to environmental changes. Graduate students Kaiser Mostafiz and Katherine Brand are using data, modeling and field-based insights to tackle challenges related to flooding, river dynamics and … [Read more...] about Advancing environmental insight

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

Bringing chemistry to life

April 14, 2026 by Emmy Dressler

Chemistry symbols written on a clear board

For many College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students in the chemistry and biochemistry department at Missouri State University, research offers them an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to scientific discovery. From developing safer laboratory methods to advancing food safety technologies, students are applying their knowledge in … [Read more...] about Bringing chemistry to life

Filed Under: Chemistry, CNAS students, News, students Tagged With: Chemistry, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Research, Students

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