Centers and Institutes

Research in CNAS is not limited to facilities on campus. We conduct ongoing research at these centers and institutes across the region.

Baker Observatory at night.
Baker Observatory
Come explore the stars and skies. Public observing nights are held throughout the year.
Bull Shoals Field Station
Bull Shoals Field Station
Immerse yourself in Ozarks wildlife and ecosystems.
An aerial view of buildings and offices in downtown Springfield.
Center for Resource Planning and Management
Helping shape the future of Springfield and surrounding communities.
Two chemistry graduate students working together in aw lab.
Missouri Institute of Multidisciplinary Astronomical Sciences (MIMAS)
This institute brings together experts from distinct scientific disciplines to work together on issues of astronomical significance.
Flowers blooming next to a creek in the Ozarks.
Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute
Stewards of water quantity, quality and distribution for the Ozarks region.