Be kind.  Be positive.  Be strong.  Be safe.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad – We are hosting a regional tournament Saturday February 26 in person on campus throughout several buildings on campus. We have several volunteers from within the college already, but are still looking for student volunteers to help make sure that the event runs smoothly. A document with a very brief outline of what volunteers might be helping with has been attached. If you know of anyone that might be interested (or are interested yourself) please have them reach out to Dylan Welker (DylanWelker@MissouriState.edu) and he can provide them more information regarding the event.

Seminars & Upcoming Events

Upcoming CNAS Seminars – Check out the CNAS Master Calendar for this week’s seminars – College of Natural and Applied Sciences – Missouri State University

• CHM – 3:35-4:25PM, Wednesday, February 23 in LIBR 101. By Ms. Jessica Bruer, Sensient Technologies, “Sensient Colors & the Food/Beverage Industry”
• PAMS – 4:00-5:00PM, Thursday, February 24 in Kemper 206. By Dr. Manashi Nath, Missouri University of Science and Technology, “Designing Smart Materials for Energy Conversion: The Story of Transition Metal Chalcogenides”
• GGP – 2:30-3:30, Friday, February 25 in Temple 002. By Dr. Celina Suarez, University of Arkansas, “Re-imagining tyrannosaurus: the investigation of the Rainbows and Unicorns Quarry”
• CSC – 11:15AM-12:15PM, Monday, February 28 via Zoom. By Laura Kleekamp, SelectQuote Insurance Services & MSU alumna, will be discussing SelectQuote’s business model, and sharing insights into project management and decision making in a data driven organization
• GGP – 2:30-3:30PM, Friday, March 4 in Temple 002. By Loring Bullard, MSU alumnus, “Ecological Effects of Artificial Light at Night”

Spring 2022 Academic Advisor Forum Series – See attached flyer with several different sessions that you can attend that will count towards hours needed for annual review of Mast Advisor designation.

Upcoming Diversity Events

February 28 – Underrepresentation of Black Teachers and Principals (see attached flyer)

March 4 – Unlikely Allies Lecture and Book Signing (see attached flyer)

Recent News from CNAS

Recent news from the college:

• If you would like to see past stories please visit CNAS NewsWatch!

Faculty Review Process

Faculty Annual Review Process 2022 –

• The written evaluation and recommendations is due back to the department head by March 7.
• Faculty Equity requests to department heads are due March 7.
• Department head forwards faculty equity requests with further justification by March 25.
• All faculty evaluations and recommendations from the department head are due to the dean by April 1.

Miscellaneous News & Events

CNAS Faculty and Staff Awards – Nominations for the different CNAS faculty and staff awards are due by the first Friday in April (April 1). Awards Policy

Public Affairs Convocation – April 6, 3:30-4:30PM in PSU Theater featuring Shaun Tomson.

Wall of Fame nominations due March 18.  Wall of Fame – Alumni Association – Missouri State University

Missouri Academy of Science (58th Annual Meeting) – April 22-23, 2022, Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO. Call for Papers – abstract submissions are due Friday, March 18 at 5PM

Faculty & Staff Free Portrait Days – Dates have been set for 2022

MSU COVID Homepage  — Greene County Covid Homepage

Calendar

Media

• Subscribe to follow CNAS NewsWatch (also available on CNAS homepage)
• Find Dean Jahnke’s past eblasts and subscribe to CNAS Blog.
• Tune in every Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. for 5-minute STEM Spots on KSMU.