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

Local elections –

April 2.  Please do your research and vote tomorrow.

 CNAS Faculty/Staff Awards

Nominations are due Friday, April 5.  Nominations are primarily to come from departmental personnel committees.  Academic unit leaders (department heads) have a limited ability to nominate.

Upcoming Events & Due Dates

April  1 – Abstract submissions due by 5PM for 2024 EIDF  Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum – New and Current Students – Graduate College – Missouri State

April 15 – Abstract deadline for 2024 CNAS Undergraduate Research Day   CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium – College of Natural and Applied Sciences – Missouri State

Spring 2024 Academic Advisor Forum Series is attached.  Next session is May 1

                Using Proactive Advising & Academic Planning to Better Serve Our Advisees – May 1, 12:00-1:00PM via Zoom.

          

Advising Basics Workshop – May 13 from 8:30-11:30AM in Meyer Library 206, Registration is required

Master Advisor Workshop – May 13 from 1:00-5:00PM and May 14 from 8:00AM-4:30PM both days in Meyer Library 206, Registration is required

Brightspace

Brightspace will be the only LMS available for all classes starting May 13, 2024.  Blackboard is totally gone on June 1, 2024 – gradebooks, course materials – everything will  be gone and not be accessible after June 1, 2024.  Just a quick reminder.  Faculty Handbook Section 4.5.1.10. University-wide Learning Management System “ All faculty members shall use the university-wide learning management system to provide an electronic copy of the course syllabus and schedule, communicate class cancellations and schedule changes, and post student grades.”

OSEF & State Science Olympiad 

Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair (OSEF) is April 2-4.  Judges are needed for April 2.  Volunteers are needed for April 2-4

State Science Olympiad Competition will be Saturday, April 6.  We will make use of Strong, Kemper and Blunt Halls along with MacDonald Arena.  This is same day as MSU’s spring showcase recruitment event.  There will be many, many students and families on campus that day!

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, April 3 via Zoom. By Dr. Andrew Durantini, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, “Advancing alternative therapies to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms”
• PAMS – 4:00-5:00PM, Thursday, April 4 via Zoom. By Dr. Tanvi Gujarati, IBM Research, “Applications of Quantum Computing for Problems in Chemistry and Material Sciences”
• SEES – 2:30-3:30PM, Friday, April 5 in Blunt 345. By Kütay Güler, “Current Issues in Housing Design: A Thematic Exploration”
• CHM – 3:35-4:25PM, Wednesday, April 10 in Meyer Library 101. By Dr. Xiaofeng Guo, Washington State University, “Chemistry and thermodynamics of f-block condensed materials: from nuclear fuels to waste forms”
• PAMS – 4:00-5:00PM, Thursday, April 11 in Kemper 204. By Dr. Xiaofeng Guo, Washington State University, “Understanding Thermodynamics of Critical Metal Materials under Extreme Conditions”
• SEES – 2:30-3:30PM, Friday, April 12 in Blunt 345. By Dr. Anne M. Hofmeister, Washington University in St. Louis, “How Gravitation and Heat Transfer Regulate Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Thermal Evolution”
• BIO – 4:00-5:00PM, Friday, April 12 in Blunt 143. By Dr. Rachael Day, Drury University, “The Biological and Ecological Implications of Nanomaterials: Perfluorocarbon Nanoemulsions and Microplastics”

Recent news from the college:

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

Construction Updates

Kemper Hall Construction News

              Construction on the addition to Kemper Hall has begun.  Demolition is done and it will be a little quieter in the future.

Blunt (Temple Hall) Construction Details.  If you have questions, please contact the Dean’s Office email directly BluntHallConstruction.edu

April  

• Electrical and plumbing work in addition.
• Level 4 East shoring, rebar and Cobiax installation.
• Level 4 West shoring commences.
• Level 1 ductwork commences.
• Framing at exterior wall Level 2.

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/15/24 thru 5/10/24 – Topping out beam available in Atrium for CNAS students, faculty, and staff to sign.

5/13/24 thru 8/9/24 – Levels 2, 3, & 4 New Restroom Construction (Restrooms will be offline for the duration of the work)

Calendar

• April 2                  Judging for Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair (OSEF)
• April 4                  Awards Ceremony for OSEF starts at 6 PM
• April 6                  State Science Olympiad Competition
• April 8                  Solar Eclipse in Missouri –  The path of totality through North America – the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org
• April 12-13          Missouri Academy of Science Meeting
• April 25                CNAS Undergraduate Research Day
• April 27                Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Research Forum
• April 30                CNAS Faculty/Staff Awards Celebration
• May 7                   Provost Faculty Recognition Celebration
• May 4-9              Finals Week
• May 10               Spring Commencement

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 Astro Brief on KSMU.