In the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University, students turn abstract math into practical solutions, applying research to real-world challenges, from traffic systems to complex networks. Christopher Housholder, double major in mathematics and data science, and Layna Mangiapanello, double major in mathematics and secondary math education, … [Read more...] about Pushing the boundaries of mathematics
For Missouri State University graduate students Gentle Engworo and Selma Bouraoui, numbers have always been more than formulas on a page. They became a lens for understanding the world. Their drive to deepen that understanding led both students to Missouri State University in spring 2024. In December 2025, they received their master’s degrees. Growing as researchers A … [Read more...] about Ready to make an impact through numbers and data
After a year of research, travel and teaching that spanned three continents, Dr. Steven Senger, mathematics professor at Missouri State University, has returned to campus. From Vietnam to Portugal, Scotland and Mexico, Senger’s sabbatical mixed math, language and culture, all while sharing Missouri State with the world. “What stood out the most was how eager people were … [Read more...] about From Springfield to the world: a sabbatical without borders
At first glance, Nicholas Fleece, mathematics instructor, and Troy Wymore, chemistry instructor, at Missouri State University, may seem to live in two different academic worlds. One focuses on abstract puzzles while the other delves into molecular mechanisms. Yet both faculty members have a shared purpose to make challenging concepts approachable, relevant and fun for their … [Read more...] about From equations to enzymes
After an academic year, summer vacation usually means students turn off their brains and relax, not return to a classroom and attend a math summer camp. But students participating in the Young Mathematics Teaching Academy are doing just that - and learning what it's like to be a math teacher. The camp is run by faculty in the mathematics department at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Students attend math summer camp on MSU campus