CNAS at MSU

CNAS at MSU 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

d academic integrity;
safe learning environments;
collaborations and partnerships; and
continuous improvement. adopted 09/15/16

History of the college:
The university was first formed with thirteen academic departments in 1945. In 1968 the university separated into four divisions, one of them being the Division of Science and Technology. The college name changed again with reorganizations in 1994.

1968 - Division of Science and Technology; Director – Carl Fronabarger
1972 - School of Science and Technology; Dean – Carl Fronabarger
1974 - School of Science and Technology; Dean – Clif Thompson
1985 - College of Science and Mathematics; Dean – Clif Thompson
1987 - College of Science and Mathematics; Dean – Jerry Berlin
1994 - College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Dean – Larry Banks
2006 - College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Dean – Tammy Jahnke

Missouri State University is closed June 19 in observance of . Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United S...
06/19/2026

Missouri State University is closed June 19 in observance of . Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate freedom, resilience and progress.

On this week’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Dr. Mike Reed explores new James Webb Space Telescope discover...
06/18/2026

On this week’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Dr. Mike Reed explores new James Webb Space Telescope discoveries that challenge what we know about whether galaxies or their supermassive black holes formed first. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Do Galaxies or their supermassive black holes come first?

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he explores the mysteries of Jupite...
06/11/2026

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he explores the mysteries of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa and the possibility that life could exist beneath its frozen surface. From hidden oceans and potential geysers to upcoming NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and ESA - European Space Agency missions, scientists are uncovering clues about whether Europa and other Jovian moons could harbor the conditions needed for life. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Could life exist under the icy crust of Jupiter's moon?

Save the date, Bears! Staff Appreciation Week at Missouri State University is June 15-19. Join us as we celebrate the de...
06/11/2026

Save the date, Bears! Staff Appreciation Week at Missouri State University is June 15-19. Join us as we celebrate the dedication, hard work and impact of all staff with a week of fun events, treats, recognition and community.

During the week of June 15, we’ll celebrate staff the Mo State way.

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he discusses how traces of Iron-60 ...
06/04/2026

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he discusses how traces of Iron-60 found in Antarctic snow and ice are helping scientists map the solar system’s journey through the Local Interstellar Cloud. The findings offer new clues about our place in the galaxy, and the path Earth has traveled through space. Missouri State University - Physics, Astronomy & Materials Science Dept.

Antarctic samples help map Earth's path through the Local Interstellar Cloud.

On this episode of Making Democracy Work on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Missouri State University’s Dr. Kevin Evans, pro...
06/03/2026

On this episode of Making Democracy Work on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, Missouri State University’s Dr. Kevin Evans, professor of Missouri State University - Geography, Geology, and Planning, shares how civic engagement starts at the local level and why getting involved in your community matters. Listen as he reflects on neighborhood leadership, public service and the power of taking the first step.

Dr. Kevin Evans is a Missouri State University professor of Geology, Geography and Planning.

Engineering at Missouri State/Missouri S&T Bears showcased their skills at the 2026 ASCE Region 7 Mid-America Symposium....
06/03/2026

Engineering at Missouri State/Missouri S&T Bears showcased their skills at the 2026 ASCE Region 7 Mid-America Symposium. The Missouri State University students earned three awards through innovation, collaboration and real-world problem solving while competing against 17 universities.

Teams won three awards against 17 universities.

Congratulations to all CNAS students who earned a place on Missouri State University’s spring 2026 Dean’s List! We’re pr...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to all CNAS students who earned a place on Missouri State University’s spring 2026 Dean’s List! We’re proud of your hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence.

More than 5,000 students recognized.   

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he discusses the discovery of an at...
05/28/2026

On this week’s episode of Dr. Mike Reed’s Astro Brief on KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio, he discusses the discovery of an atmosphere on a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet at the edge of our solar system. The finding is the first of its kind outside of Pluto and could change how scientists understand small icy worlds in deep space.

Atmosphere discovered on trans-Neptunian dwarf planet.

Missouri State University is closed May 25 in observance of . Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives i...
05/25/2026

Missouri State University is closed May 25 in observance of . Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

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