Many opportunities exist for you to get involved outside of the classroom. By attending conferences and lectures, conducting and presenting research, and participating in community events, you expand your knowledge and skill sets and have a great time, too
These free public lectures and seminars are presented in the afternoons and evenings by faculty on intriguing topics in their specialty areas. For a list of upcoming events, view the CNAS calendar here, on the CNAS homepage and on the MSU master calendar. Occurs in the fall and spring.
Young women, grades 6-8, are invited to participate in EYH to encourage interest in science and math through hands-on experiments. This year EYH is hosted by CNAS. EYH will occur on November 18, 2017.
This event allows graduate students to share their research and creative work completed in their graduate programs with students and faculty from campus and other area colleges and universities. The IDF includes oral, poster and performance presentations. Occurs May 5, 2018.
Undergraduates and faculty from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma are invited to submit papers for presentation at the conference. All papers should discuss material understandable by undergraduates who have completed calculus courses only. Occurs Saturday, November 11, 2017.
OSEF is a regional competition bringing student scientists and engineers together on research projects. It's as an excellent opportunity for students to experience working with local scientists and professionals in science-related fields. Occurs March 27-29, 2018.
For over 40 years, high schoolers have enjoyed these math competitions. They encourage exploration of the MSU campus and allow aspiring math teachers and others the chance to gain valuable resume experience. Occurs April 11, 2018.
Hosted by MSU, this tournament is devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Occurs February 24, 2018.
The Science On Screen series features screenings at The Moxie Cinema in downtown Springfield. Movies with a science-related theme are shown, followed by a discussion from a CNAS faculty member in a specific field. Occurs in spring.
This event highlights undergraduate research in biology; chemistry; computer science; geography, geology and planning; mathematics; physics, astronomy and materials science; and cooperative engineering. Undergraduate student research posters are displayed, followed by a guest speaker and an awards ceremony. Occurs May 3, 2018.
