There are more than 5,500 confirmed planets around other stars. How should we make sense of these newly discovered worlds? Four Missouri State University students are trying to uncover more about the universe through their research on planets. The students, who are majors in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) at MSU, recently presented … [Read more...] about Exploring the unknown
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences has recently changed the name of one of its departments. The department of geography, geology and planning has a new name: the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES). This name better connects student interests with the school’s degree offerings. About the change The SEES Director Dr. … [Read more...] about A fresh perspective
As a city grows, so can negative environmental impacts to that city. This relationship between building and the environment is one reason Dr. Matthew Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University, encourages community involvement with the City of Springfield’s Adopt-a-Stream program. During the cleanup at Jordan Creek Oct. 1, participants … [Read more...] about What urbanization does to the environment
Education shows the path to the door of opportunity. For Brandie Oehring, the path began with a graduate certificate. Behind the door was more than she expected. A shift in focus Brandie began her path here at Missouri State University. She received a bachelor’s degree in geology and a minor in geographic information systems, or GIS. After taking a year … [Read more...] about The power of a graduate certificate
Nixa native Evan Bergmann is one of the 2,880 students who will graduate this month at Missouri State University. But he has set himself apart: He was recently awarded the Neil Stueck Outstanding Senior Award from the Academy of Civil Engineers. Bergmann, whose civil engineering degree is in partnership with Missouri University of Science and Technology, was one of three … [Read more...] about Springfield civil engineering student wins top award