In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, engineering research is more than equations and theory — it’s about solving real-world problems that affect lives and communities. Computer science graduate student Jacob Sharon and senior mechanical engineering major David Steel are using engineering and science to tackle health care and … [Read more...] about Pursuing engineering excellence
For many College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) students in the department of computer science at Missouri State University, researching how advanced technologies can address real-world challenges is at the heart of their learning experience. Zubair Faruqui and Abiha Chowdhury are two graduate students who are exploring ways to make artificial intelligence more … [Read more...] about Code with purpose
In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), many undergraduate and graduate students are actively conducting research. Across disciplines, they are asking bold questions, testing new ideas and gaining hands-on experience in the fields they plan to lead in the future. Among them are three students from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science: … [Read more...] about Curiosity in action
The hum of hundreds of bat scientists in one place is hard to describe. For Dr. Giorgia Auteri, a biology adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University and senior research scientist at Bat Conservation International, the 53rd North American Symposium for Bat Research (NASBR), was a reminder of why scientific community matters. The event took place Oct. 8-11, 2025, in … [Read more...] about Bats, brilliance and big wins
For Missouri State University graduate students Gentle Engworo and Selma Bouraoui, numbers have always been more than formulas on a page. They became a lens for understanding the world. Their drive to deepen that understanding led both students to Missouri State University in spring 2024. This December, they will receive their master’s degrees. Growing as researchers A … [Read more...] about Ready to make an impact through numbers and data