CNAS at MSU

CNAS at MSU

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We are the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University. The divisions were renamed schools in 1972 and then colleges in 1985.

Vision
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University seeks excellence in teaching, scholarly productivity, and professional and community service. We value:
our students and their success;
active learning, academic rigor and critical thinking;
excellence in teaching, research and service;
inclusiveness, fairness and justice;
faculty, staff and administrators;
personal an

From maps to mountains - CNAS NewsWatch 07/23/2026

Nine Missouri State University geography and planning students took learning beyond the classroom, exploring Romania’s cities, castles and mountains through an unforgettable education abroad experience.

From maps to mountains - CNAS NewsWatch Geography and planning students explored Romania through education abroad.

Astro Brief: Alien Communication 07/23/2026

On this week’s episode of Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Dr. Mike Reed examines the Fermi Paradox and what discovering intelligent extraterrestrial life could mean for humanity. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Astro Brief: Alien Communication How would we respond to extraterrestrial intelligent life?

Ozarks Life: Artist highlights beauty of Ozarks ecosystem in mural 07/14/2026

Sophie Bryan, a MSU Biology senior at Missouri State University, is turning her passion for Ozarks ecology into inspiring artwork. Learn more about her mural and research journey, featured on KY3.

Ozarks Life: Artist highlights beauty of Ozarks ecosystem in mural

A message from the new CNAS dean - CNAS NewsWatch 07/13/2026

A new chapter is underway in CNAS! Dean Dr. Magdalena Toda, who joined Missouri State University July 1, shares her first impressions of the college and campus, as well as her excitement for the future of the college.

A message from the new CNAS dean - CNAS NewsWatch Welcome Dr. Magdalena Toda who assumed her role July 1.

Astro Brief: Short-Lived Galaxies 07/09/2026

On this week’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Dr. Mike Reed explores how the James Webb Space Telescope is uncovering why some of the universe’s earliest galaxies lived fast and died young. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Astro Brief: Short-Lived Galaxies The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observes massive early galaxies that live fast and die young.

Astro Brief: Trans-Neptunian Objects 07/06/2026

On last Thursday's Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Missouri State University distinguished professor Dr. Mike Reed explores the icy, distant worlds known as trans-Neptunian objects and what they reveal about the history of our solar system.

Astro Brief: Trans-Neptunian Objects What lies beyond Neptune within our Solar System?

07/03/2026

Missouri State University is closed July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We wish our Bear community a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Normal university operations will resume Monday, July 6.

07/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Magdalena Toda as the new Missouri State University dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences! With 25 years of experience in research, teaching and academic leadership, she brings a passion for student success, innovation and scientific discovery. Welcome to the Bear family, Dr. Toda!

Astro Brief: Earth as an Exoplanet 06/25/2026

On this week’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Dr. Mike Reed explores how studying Earth as if it were a distant exoplanet could help astronomers identify signs of life on worlds beyond our solar system. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Astro Brief: Earth as an Exoplanet What can Earth tell us about exoplanet observations in other solar systems?

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