MUW Department of Sciences & Mathematics

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Faculty!

05/21/2026

Ever wonder how erasers work? I bet it's not how you think it is. Check it out here in this Popular Science article. (It's pretty cool!)

To err(ase) is human.

05/19/2026

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position available at Mississippi University for Women.

05/19/2026

Science Camp for kids 9-14 years old is right around the corner: July 13-16! See muw.edu/sciencecamp for more info & to register. Deadline is May 30!

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Happy Mother Goose Day! So what does Mother Goose have to do with science or math? Take some guesses. Then go to Google & type in "What is the connection between Mother Goose & Science or Math?" & then click on "Show more." Ol' Mother Goose is pretty smart, isn't she?! (Photo from History.com)

04/25/2026

Thank you, Texas!

🚨 LIGHTS OUT ACTION ALERT! 🚨
It's spring migration and tonight—April 22, 2026—we're expecting 277 million birds will be passing through overnight.
Billions of birds are currently navigating the night sky, and bright city lights can disorient them, leading to exhaustion or dangerous collisions. We need your help to give them a clear path.
🕒 The Critical Window: 11 PM – 6 AM
While turning off non-essential lights is important throughout the season, it is critical during high-traffic nights like tonight.
How you can help:
Flip the switch: Turn off all non-essential outdoor lighting.
Spread the word: Remind your neighbors that every light turned out helps save birds.

Thank you for making the skies safer for migratory birds! Learn more at www.houstonaudubon.org/lightsout

04/24/2026

Three of MUW's Science professors -- Drs. Hagey, Onyeagucha, & Dodson -- were recently recognized by the University for their excellence in teaching & research. Read about it here: https://www.muw.edu/news/the-w-hosts-faculty-excellence-award-banquet-2/. And, two of our Science professors, Dr. Onyeagucha & Dr. Crossley, recently had articles about their research published in science journals. One of the articles was co-authored by both of them & 5 of our students. More information is here: https://www.muw.edu/scimath/news/dr-benjamin-onyeagucha-publishes-two-scientific-articles/

04/23/2026

Dr. Ben Onyeagucha, Associate Professor of Biology within the Department of Sciences and Mathematics, this month published two articles in scientific journals. His co-authors included Dr. Davida Crossley, Associate Professor of Biology, and several MUW Biology majors. Read more about Dr. Onyeagucha's publications on the Departmental News web page:

Dr. Benjamin Onyeagucha publishes two scientific articles 23 April 2026 Dr. Ben Onyeagucha, Associate Professor of Biology within the Department of Sciences and Mathematics, this month published two articles in scientific journals. On one of those articles, Dr. Davida Crossley, also an Associate Pro...

01/12/2026

Three biology majors in the Dept. of Sciences & Mathematics — Kane Petty, Maddie Guerin, & Brooklyn Ward — spent the end of the holiday break in Portland, OR. They attended & presented at the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology 2026 annual meeting! Read more on the Dept web page: https://www.muw.edu/scimath/category/news/