MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY - DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, ASTRONOMY & MATERIALS SCIENCE We offer a wide range of courses, from introductory level to advanced.
The Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in each of our disciplines, which allows us to provide the best possible learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty members are deeply involved in research activities that include neural networks, the scholarship of teaching (instead, perhaps “me
Have you heard of a planet in the 'Neptune desert' ?
Check out the latest Astro Brief with Dr. Reed to find out more!
04/27/2026
Want to learn more about the cosmos? Consider enrolling in one of our introductory astronomy classes in Fall 2026:
AST 112 Life in the Universe
AST 113 Modern Astronomy
AST 115 Basic Astronomy
04/21/2026
Check out the Provost’s Expressions blog about Lana Janson, who will be one of the student speakers at this spring’s commencement:
Time to Shine - Academic Expressions Meet the Bear Grads who will speak at Missouri State Commencement ceremonies on May 8.
04/15/2026
Check out the CNAS blog feature of three of our students:
Bishwash Devkota
Brogan Homburg
Moupia Tajrin Oyshi
Here is the link to the blog:
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/cnas-newswatch/2026/03/12/curiosity-in-action/
04/11/2026
Due to the weather, the Public Viewing Night will NOT be rescheduled for tonight, Saturday April 11th.
Due to weather and cloudy skies tonight, our public viewing night at The Baker Observatory has been cancelled for April 10th. We will make another announcement if the viewing night is rescheduled to tomorrow, April 11th.
04/10/2026
Due to weather and cloudy skies tonight, our public viewing night at The Baker Observatory has been cancelled for April 10th. We will make another announcement if the viewing night is rescheduled to tomorrow, April 11th.
04/09/2026
You are invited to our FREE event, a night of viewing stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
Join us at Baker Observatory on April 10th from 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm!
In case of any cancellation or general updates follow our social medias and keep updated on our website!
https://physics.missouristate.edu/public-observing-night.htm
04/01/2026
New Fall Astronomy Course!! - AST 112: Life in the Universe
Want to explore the elements of the universe, building blocks of life, favorable life conditions, exoplanet discoveries, and how discovering aliens would affect society?
Register for AST 112: Life in the Universe!
- 3 Credit Hours
- Offered Online Only
- Professor: Dr. Mike Reed
03/24/2026
To all of our friends of PAMS:
Today is MSU’s Giving Day! This year, Giving Day begins Mar. 24, 10 a.m. CST - Mar. 25, 10 p.m. CST.
Donations can be made online at https://givingday.missouristate.edu/giving-day/110146/donate
Your contributions to the department are highly appreciated.
Missouri State Giving Day 2026 | Donate Giving Day Powered by ScaleFunder
03/02/2026
Want to explore Astronomy and Astrophysics at Missouri State University?
See our flyer for access to more information about admission to the program!!
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