Something seemingly random could turn into something meaningful with the help of Dr. Xingping Sun. With his research in mathematics and artificial intelligence, he's looking for ways to combine his two loves. Sun, professor of mathematics, was recently featured in Mind's Eye. His research focuses on creating something with a lasting impact: Curing diseases, discovering … [Read more...]
Even in 2018, there is a disproportionately small number of women in STEM fields. Luckily, at Missouri State University, we have women willing to fight the stigmas and stereotypes to pursue a degree they love. Aubrey Hormel and Emily Justus, both undergraduate mathematics majors, went to the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics Jan. 27-28. They were … [Read more...]
On July 9, we will see a new face on campus: Dr. Thais Jordao. She is a professor of mathematics at the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil and will be visiting until July 28 to collaborate with Drs. Xingping Sun and William Bray. Typically, Jordao researches analysis in general and approximation theory. She is joining us at Missouri State to work on their joint … [Read more...]
Everyone dreams about using their degree for the greater good, for a career they love, for advancement in society, and these CNAS Bears have done that. The Bears of Distinction Awards were given June 24, and three CNAS alumni were honored. Dr. David Vinyard Dr. David Vinyard, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry at Missouri State … [Read more...]
On June 12, 12 undergraduate students from Cornell University, Evangel University, Hastings College, Hofstra University, Missouri State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Tuskegee University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Merced, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, University of Rochester and University of West Florida joined us on … [Read more...]