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Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science at Missouri State University.

Springfield, MO
Joined November 2017
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Presented to Francis Halzen for his work at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctic Read the official press release:nobelprize.org/.../physics/2… #Missouristateuniversity #NobelPrizeinPhysics
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This week is MSU's 23rd annual Public Affairs Conference! This year's theme is "The We Factor" Join us as we explore why is it necessary to choose "We" over "Me" in a world that continues to globalize Learn more about what it means to become a #CitizenBear at Missouri State.
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Welcome to Class Spotlight Week! Today's highlight: Physics 373 Radiation Physics Students who take this class will gain understanding of the nature of radiation, learn how radiation impacts the world including biological materials, and understand radiation imaging techniques.
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On this week’s Astro Brief on @ksmu, Dr. Mike Reed explores how astronomers study the universe on a cosmic scale, from dark matter and gravitational lensing to mapping billions of galaxies with the Euclid Space Telescope. @PAMSatMSU #GoMaroon ksmu.org/show/astro-brief/20…
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Father of modern electricity, electrolysis, and electromagnetism, discoverer of benzene, few scientists can be credited with as many major discoveries as Michael Faraday. Happy 235th birthday! Learn more here: aaas.org/membership/scientia… #PAMSatMSU #GoMaroon #MichaelFaraday
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Today at NASA Kennedy, nearly 600 new NASA civil servants raised their right hands to affirm their commitment to public service as they join the agency’s mission of exploration and innovation that directly supports the agency’s Artemis missions.
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Attend a Public Viewing Night at Baker Observatory? Want a chance to be featured on our socials? We want to see your photos! Send us a message here or email your photos to [email protected] #GoMaroon #BakerObservatory #PAMSatMSU #Astronomy #PublicViewingNight
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Baker Observatory is waiting for you! Three FREE public viewing nights to choose from this fall. Stay tuned here for updates, changes, or cancellations. #GoMaroon #PAMSatMSU
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On Sunday August 30th, 2026, NASA launched the next great space telescope. Named for Nancy Grace Roman, who helped create Hubble, the telescope is on a 5 year journey. Scan the QR code to track the journey of this incredible new telescope! #PAMSatMSU #NGRST #GoMaroon
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No AI here! Just dozens of individual photos showcasing the brilliance of our Moon. Study the Moon and all the other wondrous celestial bodies out there at Missouri State University #PAMSatMSU #GoMaroon
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Today is the first day of Fall 2026 semester! We are very excited to have our students back on campus. A brand group of students enters, full of their own unique hopes and dreams. We can't wait to help all our new PAMS students reach the stars!
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Explore our Astronomy and Astrophysics degree track and find out why more students choose to follow their dreams straight to the stars at Missouri State University. #MissouriStateUniversity #PAMSatMSU #Astronomy #Astrophysics
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The 2025 PAMS Newsletter is out now! Experiments at home, study abroad, public viewing nights at Baker Observatory; there's a little bit of everything in these pages. Click the link below to find out for yourself! tinyurl.com/MSUPAMSNewslette…
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Curious about the Universe? Love all things space? Just need a general education requirement filled? Sign up for Astronomy 113 - Modern Astronomy or Astronomy 115 - Basic Astronomy and Find Out What Is Out There #msupams2 #astronomy #missouristateuniversity
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Happy Independence Day! Celebrating with one of nature's own "celestial fireworks"—NGC 3603, a spectacular star-forming region captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Image Credit: NASA, ESA & the Hubble Heritage Team science.nasa.gov/missions/hu…
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We sincerely regret to inform you that the Public Viewing for October 24th is cancelled. Both today’s date and the alternative Saturday, October 25th are cancelled due to weather. Our next Public Viewing Night will be in November, so be on the lookout for that!!!!
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Join us at Baker Observatory on March 28th from 8:00pm - 10:30 pm! In case of any cancellation or general updates follow our social medias and keep updated on our website! physics.missouristate.edu/pu…
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This Thursday another addition of the seminar series is happening! At 4:00 pm in Kemper 204 Dr. Tansu Daylan will be here! The flyer above has gives a summary of both him and what he will be discussing! The everyone is welcome and would love to see you there!
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OCTOBER 25! The PAMS department has yet another public viewing night! Free and open to everyone to come to Baker Observatory from 7:30-10:00 pm! Follow our social medias and our website for all updates and future events happening in the PAMS department: physics.missouristate.edu/pu…
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PAMS Alumni, Homecoming is this weekend. If you're interested in reconnecting with fellow alumni who graduated around the same time as you, please contact the department and we will try to arrange for you to meet up.
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