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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Science
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MSSU summer academy ignites STEM career interest
JOPLIN, Mo. — A summer camp designed to spark an interest in math and science returns to Missouri Southern. This is year two for the Middle School Science to Jobs Summer Academy at camps, which is open to current 5th through 7th grade students in Missouri, gives kids a chance to explore the natural world, perform experiments and learn about jobs in the sciences. Weather delays opening of Joplin's West 20th Street intersection MSSU summer academy ignites STEM career interest It's not your mamma's driver's ed course Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Caregiver tips to avoid financial scams The 20 closest national parks to Joplin The goal is to inspire a passion for the sciences lasting the rest of their lives. 'I think my favorite part of science and jobs Academy is the excitement of the students getting to experience all of just the science exploration components. So they're getting exposure to like forensic science and health science and environmental science. They get to experience um activities where they've kind of going beyond the textbook and they get to take activities and apply them into real world scenarios,' said Debra Kwolek, 'Science to Jobs' Summer Academy Co-director. Roughly 160 students from across the state are in town for the two-day camp. Last week, Missouri Southern hosted a similar academy geared towards high school students. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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UCO Baseball eliminates MSSU in MIAA Tournament semifinals 6-4
JOPLIN, MO — After a huge upset win over the number one seeded Central Missouri Mules, the eight seed Missouri Southern Lions looked to take advantage of their home field by taking on the four seed Central Oklahoma Bronchos in the semifinal round of the MIAA Tournament. Advertisement Jacob Filip got the Southern bats by sending a shot through second base. Two runs would cross home plate in the process to give the Lions their first lead of the ball game 2-0. UCO would knot things up in the bottom of the first frame with one out in the field. Lions' center fielder Braydon Luikart would make a grab to give Southern two outs, along with throwing down a runner to prevent UCO's go-ahead run to close out the inning. Down the stretch in the third inning, Treghan Parker would send home Nate Mieszkowski on an RBI single to regain Southern's lead 3-2. The Lions would go on to take a 4-2 advantage heading into the sixth inning. Advertisement UCO was able to score two runs in both the sixth and eighth inning, along with holding Southern scoreless for the remainder of the contest in their 6-4 victory. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
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MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences
JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern unveils its newest technology, which is expected to be a big tool for its Health and Science Center. This morning the university officially launched the Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health. It was made possible through a grant from the Science to Jobs program through the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The new facility will serve as a hub for research and workforce training. While the main focus will be on health care, MSSU administrators say anyone can benefit from this new technology. MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences New agreement eases path for students in agriculture business field KGCS relocation postponed by weather conditions 'Dental medicine is actually leading a little bit the way for 3d technology and we have a dental technology program on campus and I can well imagine having a course that those students take that allows them to learn the technology and the process,' said Dean of College Health Dr Crystal Lemmons. 'Part of the vision for this center that Dr Lemmons has lead the development of is to provide training, certificates so that practicing health care professionals or anyone really interested in 3d printing can come in, get some experience, get some training, get some creditinal and go out and do great things,' said MSSU President Dr Dean Van Galen. Lemmons said it will still be awhile before classes in the center actually now it's being housed in the Ummel Technology Building, but the 3D center will eventually be housed in the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center in 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
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Panthers Morgan earns first GLVC Player of the Week honors
SPRINGFIELD–Drury baseball's Wyatt Morgan got a two-for-one deal out of his performance this past weekend. The graduate transfer from Missouri Southern not only helped the Panthers sweep the Southwest Baptist Bearcats in the final Great Lakes Valley Conference series of the regular season, but his effort at the plate also earned Morgan his first GLVC Player of the Week award. Over the four games, Morgan went 7-11, recording four walks, two doubles, three home runs, seven rbi, and also scored six times. Morgan becomes the third Panthers player to earn the honor this season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Volunteers restore homes for foster families in southwest Missouri
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Volunteers in southwest Missouri got up early to help families in the foster care community. 'Fostering Hope' held its first-ever work day, restoring the homes of two local foster families. Volunteers from the organization and the Missouri Southern football team got started at 9:00 a.m. Some volunteers picked up brushes and tape and got to painting one house got to landscaping, weed eating and clearing out brush and tree limbs from the fence line. For the second home project, the group refreshed the garden by adding flowers and vegetables. Diego Oliver, alongside his MSSU teammates, says they don't mind helping out others. 'I was raised in a home where, you know, we always try to put our best foot forward to help other people. So anytime I get an opportunity to volunteer or, you know, help my football team as an organization, like I said, it's just something exciting for me, in itself,' said Diego Oliver, MSSU football player. 'We have so many great families that step up and are willing to stand in the gap for vulnerable kids in our community. And so as Fostering Hope, we feel like it's our responsible to stand in the gap for those families and provide them support and resources. So we hope that today the families that we're serving really feel the love and support of their community,' said Joanna Holden, Fostering Hope program director. This work day isn't the only way Fostering Hope supports local foster families. The organization has also partnered with 'Both Hands' to fundraise for its 'Caring Closet'. The closet provides for year-round needs like clothes, toys, and Christmas gifts for children in the foster care system in southwest Missouri. Volunteers restore homes for foster families in southwest Missouri Sting with alleged predator leads to arrest of Webb City school employee Southwest Center marks 26th annual 'Celebration of Schools' event Webb City's Gibson Berendt shines in national free throw contest Hank Rotten Jr. memorial plans announced Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
