CNS student juggles astrophysics, science theater and research

Nathan Sanders often finds himself lying on a bed of nails. Then, a sheet of nails and a cinder block is placed on top of him and broken with a sledgehammer. Sanders isn’t trying to relieve stress. The astrophysics senior from Sault Ste. Marie is the assistant director of MSU’s Science Theater – a student-led [...]

Executive provides help judging undergraduate research

Bridging academia and the business world can be a difficult task when trying to provide real-world insight to undergraduate students without compromising the curriculum. Don Keck (B.S. Physics ’62, M.S. ’64, Ph.D. ’67) is using his 34 years of experience in research and leadership at Corning, Inc., to help the college and provide a valuable [...]

CNS Awards Convocation is April 17

The annual Awards Convocation and Scholarship Event will be held Friday, April 17, at the Kellogg Center. College awards, alumni awards and student scholarships will be presented during the ceremony. Visit the awards page for details and a list of recipients.

Scholarships for undergraduate research

The college is awarding several scholarships for undergraduate student research. All undergraduate students are invited to apply before the Monday, Sept. 8 deadline. Click for more details and application forms…

BMB Student Earns Goldwater Scholarship

Catherine Nezich, a biochemistry & molecular biology and biotechnology major, has been named a Goldwater Scholar. The scholarship is the premier undergraduate award in mathematics, science and engineering. More…

CNS Zoology Student Receives Churchill Scholarship

Katherine Leitch, a Zoology senior from Rockford, is one of only 13 students nationwide to a prestigious Churchill Scholarship. She will use the scholarship to study the biology of early pregnancy at the University of Cambridge. Read more…