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
Missouri State University Bears are better together. Seniors Meredith Vogel and Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) have come to know this well during their time at Missouri State. Both will graduate from the university this spring. They reflect on their shared experiences in the department and their diverging paths … [Read more...] about Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship
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
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