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Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship

May 6, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Yadira Gaibor (left) and Meredith Vogel (right).

Missouri State University Bears are better together.   Seniors Meredith Vogel and Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) have come to know this well during their time at Missouri State.   Both will graduate from the university this spring.  They reflect on their shared experiences in the department and their diverging paths … [Read more...] about Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: David Cornelison, Meredith Vogel, Mike Reed, Sarah Morrison, Yadira Gaibor

An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

January 13, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Gaibor in front of Baker Observatory

Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020.  Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually.   Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth.  Studying the stars  Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Andrew Emerick, Caltech, Philip Hopkins, Yadira Gaibor

Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

December 10, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Image of night sky and telescope courtesy of Pexels.

The 2020 American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS) Meeting took place virtually Oct. 26-30.  Seniors Yadira Gaibor and Meredith Vogel from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science presented at the conference:  Gaibor presented “Constraints on Warm Jupiter Formation and Evolution from Planetary Companions.”  Vogel … [Read more...] about Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison, Yadira Gaibor

Congratulations to the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners

November 19, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

An award medallion labeled "winner."

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) hosted the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium Nov. 12-16.   We are grateful to all who took part in the event and would like to offer special recognition to all who won awards at the symposium.  About the award winners  Award winners at the symposium include:  Biology: … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners

Filed Under: Biology, Chemistry, CNAS faculty, CNAS students, Geography Geology and Planning, Hospitality Leadership, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium, Abilene Mosher, Autumn Pilarski, Avery Russell, Bob Pavlowsky, Chelsey Traylor, Chris Lupfer, Dorian DeHart, Gary Meints, Giselle Campos, Glory Ehie, Hannah Eads, Kaylene Reyes, Keiichi Yoshimatsu, Kyoungtae Kim, Laszlo Kovacs, Melida Gutierrez, Meredith Vogel, Nayeon Son, Ridwan Sakidja, Sarah Morrison, Tyler McGilvry-James, Victoria Davenport, Yadira Gaibor, Yoshimasa Nancy Kageyama

Brightening the horizon of the sciences through star research and female empowerment

February 21, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Kali Shoaf with conference award

PAMS senior Kali Shoaf attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) Jan. 17-19 in Norman, Oklahoma. She received the title of “Best Physics” for her conference presentation, along with two other presenters. About her research Shoaf analyzes changes in stars’ brightness called pulsations using NASA space telescope data from the Transiting Exoplanet … [Read more...] about Brightening the horizon of the sciences through star research and female empowerment

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: conference, Kali Shoaf, Meredith Vogel, Research, Yadira Gaibor

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