Many students studying physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) also have a minor in mathematics. Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head and distinguished professor of PAMS, explains why adding a math minor benefits PAMS students. Math is a key player In physics, it’s hard to do anything without math. “Modeling of physical processes, an important aspect of … [Read more...] about A combination that adds up
You look up in the sky. What do you see? Do you see city lights, smog and dark sky? Do you see the stars, the moon? Baker Observatory, located about 25 miles from Springfield, is a place where researchers can take an up-close look at the stars. It's also open to the public several times a year. History of the telescope In the … [Read more...] about New telescope, new research opportunities
The Baker Observatory event scheduled for this evening has been postponed until tomorrow evening at the same time (7:30) and location (Marshfield). We plan to look at the Moon, Saturn and its famous rings, double stars, star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies through a variety of telescopes. The event will only be held if the weather is favorable. The Observatory is located … [Read more...] about Baker Observatory Public Viewing – Update
Congratulations to Dr. Emmett Redd and Dr. A. Steven Younger! Their incredible work will be featured in the 2015 issue of Mind's Eye, Missouri State University's research publication. This story will also be featured on Missouri State's research website and the Missouri State homepage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2sEzW5PXl4 Read the story on Mind's Eye. … [Read more...] about Redd and Younger featured in 2015 Mind’s Eye
The National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute recently renewed a three-year grant for anti-cancer research to four Missouri State University faculty. The four researchers are: Dr. Robert Delong, associate professor of biomedical sciences Dr. Richard Garrad, professor of biomedical sciences Dr. Kartik Ghosh, professor of physics, astronomy and … [Read more...] about Maroon Minute honors NIH grant recipients