Sometimes science is expensive. We want to find out new things, but the price tag sometimes hinders that. Fortunately, there are grants that can make up for the deficit. Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, associate professor of physics, recently found a way to fund his research with the Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory. Missouri State will lead the … [Read more...] about More money, more projects
Programming and science can be intimidating if you haven't been exposed to it. That's why alumnus Steve Nunn, adjunct faculty in physics, astronomy and material sciences, is working to raise awareness by teaching Matlab, a well-known programming language. By teaching students this, they can learn a new skill and see infinitely better job opportunities. Nunn says there are … [Read more...] about Students learning Matlab gain new skills, opportunities
Much like snowflakes, no two stars are alike. Stars vibrate differently, are spaced differently and usually when they are studied, there are more questions to answer. The Kepler space telescope is on a mission to study the stars — but only select areas. Dr. Mike Reed, professor of astronomy, has had the unique opportunity to choose the stars to study. After finding the … [Read more...] about Using vibrations to map the stars
Even after leaving Missouri State University, CNAS physics and astronomy faculty emeritus Dr. Bob Thurman continues to have a voice in the community. In a Letter to the Editor piece he submitted to the Springfield News-Leader, he outlines how one small game of leap-frog changed his perspective on today’s technology driven world. Thurman, former department head, … [Read more...] about Everyone should be a little froggy
Congratulations to Dr. Mike Reed! His work will be featured in the fall 2016 edition of Mind's Eye, Missouri State's research publication. Currently, his story is being featured on the Research site as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-nPHVyMZms Read the full story on Mind's Eye. … [Read more...] about Mind’s Eye to feature work of Dr. Mike Reed