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Murray State professor awarded $25K NASA Grant for Girl Scouts E-Day
Dr. Aleck Leedy leading new STEM outreach initiative at Murray State MURRAY, Ky. — A Murray State University professor has earned a $25,000 NASA grant for his work to create a science, technology, engineering and mathematics-centered outreach event for Girl Scouts later this year. Dr. Aleck Leedy, an associate professor of engineering physics in the […]
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Retired Murray State professor’s research earns ‘Top Ten Symposium Papers of All Time Award’
Dr. Brenda Wilson recognized for her work in computer science education MURRAY, Ky. — A retired Murray State University professor’s research has been recognized as among the best computer science education research publications of the last half-century. Earlier this month, the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education celebrated its 50th […]
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Murray State University Institute of Engineering hosts E-Day 2019
More than 300 students across 12 high schools participate in STEM competitions MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Institute of Engineering hosted more than 300 students across 12 high schools on March 7 for Engineering Day 2019, a series of science, technology, engineering and math-centered challenges designed to teach engineering and construction concepts under […]
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Murray State University Model U.N. team brings home awards for fourth straight year
MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Model United Nations team brought home two honorable mention awards at the Midwest Model United Nations competition held Feb. 21-23 in St. Louis. Elizabeth Erwin from Crestwood, Kentucky, and Leah Feldhaus from Almo, Kentucky, both won honorable mention awards for the General Assembly Fourth Committee. “I am really […]
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Murray State University introduces graduate certificate in economic development
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University will offer a graduate certificate in economic development starting in fall 2019, blending together courses in its existing Master of Science in Economic Development program to provide students even more ways to succeed in a diverse range of business industries. The 12-hour program consists of four courses: • ECO […]
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Murray State University introduces Center for Agricultural Hemp
Center to continue University’s position in the forefront as a leader in research, education, policy and innovation within hemp industry MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has announced a new Center for Agricultural Hemp, cementing its position in the forefront as a leader in research, education, policy and innovation within the hemp industry. The center […]
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Transfer agreement between Murray State University, West Kentucky Community and Technical College held on Feb. 25
MURRAY, Ky. — A transfer agreement between Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College took place on Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. at the Murray State Paducah Regional Campus. The partnership, coordinated between the University’s public and community health program and WKCTC’s medical information technology program, will provide students pursuing a bachelor’s […]
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Murray State University obtains Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy certification
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has obtained Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy certification, providing new opportunities for students in the University’s telecommunications systems management (TSM) program. Palo Alto Networks is a multinational cybersecurity company based in Santa Clara, California. Recognized as an industry leader, Palo Alto Networks’ Cybersecurity Academy program offers comprehensive course content […]
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Murray State University students share research during 2019 Posters at the Capitol
Murray State, serving as head university for program, featured research from 19 students accompanied by faculty mentors MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University students traveled to Frankfort on Feb. 21 to share research and creative activity with state legislators during the annual Posters at the Capitol event. For nearly 20 years, undergraduates have presented their […]
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Murray State University chemistry faculty build state-of-the-art polymer laboratory
MURRAY, Ky. — Polymer and materials science is a growing area of research at Murray State University. Over the past several years, two Murray State chemistry professors, Kevin Miller and R. Daniel Johnson, have built the state-of-the-art Polymer and Materials Science Characterization Laboratory, providing students with a learning experience unique to both the region and […]
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