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
Stars, planets and galaxies may be out of reach. But they can be brought into sight through the lenses of telescopes at Baker Observatory. The observatory, ran by the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University, will host its first Public Observing Night since the onset of the pandemic Nov. 5. The free, family-friendly event … [Read more...] about Bringing back Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory
There are two things Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, professor in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University, is passionate about: computational materials science and interdisciplinary research. Computational materials science involves use of modeling, simulations, theory and data processing. These processes allow researchers to better … [Read more...] about Lower costs, greater applications
Overcoming the disconnect posed by distance learning starts with quality leadership in the virtual classroom. Graduate student Sajal Islam of the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University has proven he has such leadership skills. He recently received Missouri State’s Certified Distance Educator Award and the … [Read more...] about Making an impact as an instructor
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) visual capabilities extend past those of the human eye. This makes AI a powerful tool for detection. Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, CNAS, and Dr. Sheryl Brahnam, COB, want to see AI used in many new ways. About their research Sakidja and Brahnam propose using machine learning (ML) to examine materials for defects. This includes composites or … [Read more...] about Artificial intelligence offers real promise for cross-disciplinary research