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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
Associate professor Marcos Lopez didn't immediately fall in love with math, and instead came to love it over time while earning a degree at University of North Texas, April 20.

Math is more than numbers…A talk with Marcos Lopez

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor • April 22, 2022

Wichita Falls native and associate mathematics Professor, Marcos Lopez, says despite the misconception that most mathematicians have always loved math…his was gradual. “I actually didn’t fall in...

Brenda Cigala, bilingual education, hugs a professor as soon as she walks out from Kay Yeager coliseum, Dec. 16, 2017. Photo by Rachel Johnson

685 degrees awarded at fall graduation

The Wichitan • December 16, 2017

Reporting by Tyler Manning, Cortney Wood, Rachel Johnson, Justin Marquart and Fran Martinez As adrenaline coursed through their veins, 502 students walked across the stage at Kay Yeager Coliseum on...

Jonathan Price talks to children about how volcanic rocks are formed at Science Cafe on Sept. 14. Photo by Brittany Hill.

Science Café opens to a packed crowd at Frank and Joe’s

Brittany Hill • September 18, 2017

There was not an empty seat in sight as the College of Science and Mathematics kicked off the beginning of the Science Café with a huge success at Frank and Joe’s Coffee House on Sept. 14. “This...

The three panel presenters answer questions the audience has for them on March 25. Photo by Arianna Davis

Diversity drives faculty panel at symposium March 25

Cortney Wood • March 28, 2017

Because of the media coverage of cultural diversity, honors students chose professors to discuss why cultural diversity benefits academic successes and the contributions it holds at the 11th annual...

Honors students to present research at symposium March 25

Cortney Wood • March 22, 2017

The Redwine Honors Program’s 11th Annual Honors Symposium is scheduled for March 25 at 10 a.m. in Dillard 189. The event will compile honors students research projects, and offer a chance to present...

Instructor says goodbye after 28 years at MSU

Chris Marten • April 21, 2015

Timothy Donovan, professor of computer science, is retiring this August after 28 years with the Department of Computer Science. The department will host a retirement reception for Donovan on April 23. Ranette...

Lance Henry, mechanical engineering senior explains "Mathematical Aspects of a Multi-geared Transmission in Wind Turbine Technology" to judges Nov. 21, 2014 during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity forum poster presentations in the Clark Student Center. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Undergraduate students to showcase research at EURECA forum Nov. 21

David Joseph • November 20, 2014

More than 25 undergraduate students from various colleges will showcase their research at the third Enhancing Undergraduate Research Endeavors and Creative forum Nov. 21 in the Clark Student Center...

Committee closes in on new math and science dean candidate

Ethan Metcalf • November 19, 2014

The College of Science and Mathematics is in the market for a new dean, and two prospective candidates for the job visited campus to meet with faculty and administrators, as well as give a presentation....

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