Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has recognized faculty for their outstanding teaching, research and service with two professorships and fellowships: The Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship. The Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship. Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship Thanks … [Read more...] about STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships
An associate professor of geography at Missouri State University – West Plains has received a prestigious Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (STPF). Dr. Rajiv Thakur is currently engaged in a one-year fellowship hosted by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Resilience and Food … [Read more...] about West Plains professor earns USAID fellowship
Most students will enter their geology class and find different types of rocks on their desks. But for students of Missouri State University’s Dr. Matthew McKay, they’ll also find an Oculus virtual reality headset. “Real geology is out in the wild and hands-on,” McKay said. “If we can’t easily take students into the field, we will bring the field to the … [Read more...] about Two realities, one classroom
The Amish community in Missouri has been growing. What does this mean for rural Missouri and community planning? Dr. Krista Evans, director of planning at Missouri State University, has explored these questions in her recent research. Local student project sparks interest Evans’s interest in the relationship between the Amish and community planning was sparked while teaching … [Read more...] about Missouri sees growth in Amish communities
The department of geography, geology and planning has a new addition to the family. Students can now study geography and sustainability as a comprehensive major. The addition is in response to demand from both employers and students. “We face significant challenges in balancing environmental conservation, economics and resource development,” said geography, geology … [Read more...] about New major to align with student passions and industry demand