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Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Blog

PAMS students bring research to Las Vegas

May 11, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: physics astronomy and material sciences

PAMS trio brings out-of-this-world research to Seattle conference

February 10, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: physics astronomy and material sciences

Making an impact as an instructor

May 18, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Graduate student Sajal Islam (left) with Dr. Robert Mayanovic (right).

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

Filed Under: News, Students Tagged With: awards, Kartik Ghosh, Robert Mayanovic, Sajal Islam

Science Bears find growth in their field and friendship

May 5, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Yadira Gaibor (left) and Meredith Vogel (right) pose together in front of painted brick wall.

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

Filed Under: Students Tagged With: David Cornelison, Meredith Vogel, Mike Reed, Sarah Morrison, Society of Physics Students, Yadira Gaibor

Finding patterns among planets, shaping knowledge of life beyond Earth

May 3, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Meredith Vogel sits on bench at Missouri State University Springfield campus.

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison

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