The College of Natural and Applied Sciences is excited to announce that the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye features the work of Dr. Ridwan Sakidja. Read an excerpt from his story: Computational materials science uses modeling, simulation, theory and informatics to better understand materials. Sakidja’s research is varied, but his ultimate goal is the same. “Our … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Ridwan Sakidja
Earth is not the only planet vulnerable to climate change. Other potentially habitable planets in the exoplanet systems can encounter such change, too, even if not led by human causes as on Earth. Meredith Vogel is a senior in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science at Missouri State University. She studies how planets’ positioning in orbit affects … [Read more...] about Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth
The department of physics, astronomy and materials science is excited to announce that alumna Shannon Dulz will serve as a guest speaker at the department’s virtual seminar 4 p.m. March 25. Her presentation will take place over Zoom. Dulz is a doctoral student in the department of physics at the University of Notre Dame. She is also a participant in the Graduate … [Read more...] about Alumna uses simulations to plan for future space missions
Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020. Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually. Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth. Studying the stars Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research
The 2020 American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS) Meeting took place virtually Oct. 26-30. Seniors Yadira Gaibor and Meredith Vogel from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science presented at the conference: Gaibor presented “Constraints on Warm Jupiter Formation and Evolution from Planetary Companions.” Vogel … [Read more...] about Connecting passions for the planetary sciences