Summers can be spent taking a break from school. Or, alternatively, learning new things and gaining professional experience. Missouri State University students in various disciplines of the physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) department had memorable summers through sponsored internships. “I’m very happy our students had opportunities to learn and … [Read more...] about A summer of learning
Discover more about the Aries constellation in a Q&A on SPACE.com with Dr. Mike Reed, distinguished professor in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Get to know the Aries constellation
Discover more about the Gemini constellation in a Q&A on SPACE.com with Dr. Mike Reed, distinguished professor in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Get to know the Gemini constellation
The American Physical Society (APS) hosted its March meeting March 5-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A group of Missouri State students in different physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) disciplines were in attendance, and some presented their research. August Schwoebel From Belleville, Illinois, Schwoebel is a dual chemistry and physics major with an emphasis in … [Read more...] about PAMS students bring research to Las Vegas
Many students studying physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) also have a minor in mathematics. Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head and distinguished professor of PAMS, explains why adding a math minor benefits PAMS students. Math is a key player In physics, it’s hard to do anything without math. “Modeling of physical processes, an important aspect of … [Read more...] about A combination that adds up