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
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
The stars aligned at the most recent American Astronomical Society meeting. From Jan. 8-12, three student researchers within the physics, astronomy and materials science department traveled to Seattle, Washington, for the 241st conference to present their research. Caroline Witt A junior from Chillicothe, Missouri, Caroline Witt is currently pursuing a major in physics … [Read more...] about PAMS trio brings out-of-this-world research to Seattle conference
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
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