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PAMS research sheds light on vital role of water in molten rocks 

April 24, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Scientists from the physics, astronomy and materials science department (PAMS) have made a groundbreaking discovery on how water is incorporated in magmatic processes.   PAMS Department Head and professor Dr. Robert Mayanovic, graduate student Devon Romine and other contributors have recently published their findings.  “Water is critical for the formation of granites, … [Read more...] about PAMS research sheds light on vital role of water in molten rocks 

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, research Tagged With: physics astronomy and material sciences, Robert Mayanovic

MSU professor served as Fulbright Specialist in India

April 24, 2023 by Strategic Communication

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning awarded Dr. Kartik Ghosh a place on the Fulbright Specialist roster.  Ghosh is a distinguished physics, astronomy and material science professor at Missouri State University and served his term as a Fulbright Specialist from Feb 27- March 10.  “I had an opportunity to … [Read more...] about MSU professor served as Fulbright Specialist in India

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, News Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh, physics astronomy and material sciences

Reading the stars through Kepler’s map

February 11, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Reed sits by his computer.

While the science of astronomy originated centuries ago, our understanding of late-evolution stars has origins in more recent decades. The creation of NASA’s Kepler space telescope made studying such stars and their detailed set of vibrations possible. In his paper, "K2 observations of the pulsating subdwarf B stars UY Sex and V1405 Ori,” Dr. Mike Reed studies the traits … [Read more...] about Reading the stars through Kepler’s map

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, research, Students Tagged With: Alyssa Slayton, Matt Yeager, Mike Reed

Professor attends conference, creates research collaboration

January 15, 2020 by Tori York

Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor of physics, recently presented at the Worlds Congress on High Entropy Alloys (HEA 2019) in Seattle, Washington. About the conference High entropy alloys is a newer field that is rapidly expanding. Scientists mix many elements together so it generates unique features that can’t be achieved in conventional materials. “Our work and my talk were … [Read more...] about Professor attends conference, creates research collaboration

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments Tagged With: alumni, conference, physics astronomy and material sciences, Ridwan Sakidja

International sabbatical for international research

September 25, 2019 by Tori York

Dr. Saibal Mitra spent part of his 2018 sabbatical in Braga, Portugal at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL). “This laboratory is a joint collaboration between governments of Portugal and Spain under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research in the area of nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the benefits of society,” Mitra … [Read more...] about International sabbatical for international research

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, research Tagged With: physics astronomy and material sciences, Saibal Mitra

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