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Murray State University awarded $1 million grant from National Science Foundation
Grant funding will continue research and development rooted in strategic equity initiatives for female faculty in STEM disciplines MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation for a proposal led by the institution’s ADVANCE leadership team to promote strategic equity initiatives for female faculty members […]
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Murray State University introduces new academic programs
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has introduced new programs in culture and language studies and human services, with a third planned in cybersecurity management. These new programs, which will be offered beginning fall 2019, reflect the University’s commitment to providing modern courses that incorporate real-world experience to ensure students are prepared for the workforce. […]
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Murray State biology students researching snake fungal disease in western Kentucky
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University students are researching a fungal disease found in snakes that has been observed in western Kentucky and other states. Graduate student John Hewlett and undergraduate student Gage Barnes are both part of a lab group led by Dr. Andrea Darracq, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. The […]
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Murray State University announces Center for Computer and Information Technology
Transformation of Murray State Center for Telecommunications Systems Management to focus on career outcomes, relationships with industry partners MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Center for Telecommunications Systems Management is transforming into the Center for Computer and Information Technology — its award-winning Program of Distinction — to reflect its modern approach to computer education. […]
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Murray State biology professor discovers new insect species with help from her five-year-old
Dr. Laura Sullivan-Beckers names new species Hebetica sylviae after daughter Sylvie makes discovery in flower bed MURRAY, Ky. — A Murray State biology professor has named a new insect species after her daughter, who helped make the discovery while planting flowers in western Kentucky. Dr. Laura Sullivan-Beckers teaches zoology, ornithology and human anatomy classes to […]
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Murray State biology professor earns prestigious National Institutes of Health grant
MURRAY, Ky. — A Murray State University biology professor has received a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project Grant (R01) for his work. Dr. Alexey Arkov of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology and his colleague, Dr. Jeremy Lynch of the University of Illinois at Chicago, are principal investigators […]
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Murray State University wins national information technology conference
MURRAY, Ky. — The telecommunications systems management (TSM) program and case study team from Murray State University won awards at the 2019 Information and Telecommunications Education and Research Association (ITERA) National Conference in Indianapolis from April 11-13, competing against many universities from across the country to win the national competition. Murray State University’s TSM program […]
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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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