Come experience the magic of science at Marshall where learning feels just like fun! Bring the whole family for a day packed with STEM excitement, hands-on-activities, and unforgettable learning adventures! For more info, contact Dr. Sachiko McBride, [email protected].💚

Celebrate Science: Black Scientists and West Virginia This month, we’re highlighting Black scientists with ties to West Virginia. Today’s poster features James Edward Young, whose work in Particle Physics made important contributions to The nature of matter. #BlackHistoryMonth

Black Scientists and West Virginia This month, we’re highlighting Black scientists with ties to West Virginia. Today’s poster features George Washington Carver, whose work in Agriculture and Botany made important contributions to sustainable farming practices. #BlackHistoryMonth

Dr. Holly Cyphert hosted an incredible NASA Outreach Day on Friday with seventy 4th- and 5th‑grade students from Meadows Elementary! Throughout the day, students explored hands‑on science in our physiology lab, where they dissected eyes, brains, hearts, and spinal cords.

Limax maximus, known commonly as great grey slug and leopard slug, is believed to be native to Europe and North Africa, but it can now be found across most of the United States, including West Virginia. This one was found close to Marshall's campus this morning! #marshalluscience

Donuts with the Deans! Today from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Science Building 2nd Floor Lobby! Hope to see you soon!🍩💚#marshalluscience #marshalluengineering

The John Marshall Fellowship Leadership team are looking for some COS Students to volunteer in a brief observational study on the 2nd Floor lobby of the Science Building. Available times in Science Building Lobby: Thursday 10:30-1:30 pm and 3-4 pm or Email [email protected]

You can ride a hovercraft in the Science Building. 🛸 Don’t believe it? Watch this… Kids can try it themselves at Family Science Fun Day. Don’t let Dr. Mummert have all the fun!💚 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 Science building From 1 - 5 p.m. - Free for all!

Here are some highlights from our Pi Day Celebration hosted by the Marshall University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon! We had a great time enjoying pi-themed games and activities, all leading up to the main event — pieing Dr. Avi Mallick as part of our “Pie the Professor” fundraiser!

Dr. Yongick Kim has published an article in Scientific Reports with three undergraduate coauthors (Eugene Kim, Makayla Adams, and Soren Tyree) from the Chemistry department. The full paper can be read at nature.com/articles/s4159…💚

Family Science Fun Day Event – Don’t Miss Out! 🎁 The first 200 children will receive a special NASA swag bag! 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 📍 Science Building ⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and discovery—completely FREE! #marshalluscience

Thank you to Bennett Luo, Cooper Tatterson, and David McGraw, students in Marshall University’s BS/MD program and members of Science Olympiad at MU, for visiting Southside Elementary School during their Mad Scientist Day on March 27th! The students had a fantastic time!

Recognized by the MU Board of Governors, Dr. Jagan Valluri (COS) has reached a major milestone with ChemoID (chemoid.com), a precision oncology diagnostic developed in collaboration with Pier Paolo Claudio (formerly of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine).💚

Congratulations,Vinu Chandrasekar! He earned a spot in the American Physiological Society’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)! Working alongside Dr. Pierre, Vinu was selected for this highly competitive national program focused on hands-on research in physiology.

Congratulations to Derrick Kolling! Derrick Kolling from the Department of Chemistry was recognized at yesterday’s Spring General Faculty Meeting as the Senior Recipient for Sciences and Technology of the Marshall University Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award.💚

Congratulations to Rick Gage! At yesterday’s Spring General Faculty Meeting, Rick Gage from the Department of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences (Natural Resources and Recreation Management Program) was honored with the Marshall & Shirley Reynolds Outstanding Teacher Award.💚

College of Science Research Day 2026! The COS proudly hosted COS Research Day on April 17 in the science building! Students showcased their research and creative scholarship, sharing their hard work with faculty and fellow students. Congratulations to all our student presenters!

Celebrating our next Student Success Champion, Niyah Sapp! 🎉 A dedicated RA in Commons, Niyah is known for her selfless, kind-hearted, and compassionate spirit. Congratulations, Niyah, on this well-deserved recognition—you make a lasting impact every day! #marshalluscience

Celebrating a true Student Success Champion! Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Manoj Manna is transforming lives at Marshall University. Dr. Manna is more than a professor—he’s a mentor, motivator, and role model who inspires confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.

Congratulations to the Chemistry Dept and Natural Resources & Earth Sciences Dept on receiving Marshall’s first-ever Royalty Check distribution! Special recognition to Department Chairs Dr. Laura McCunn and Dr. Mindy Armstead for their leadership in this milestone achievement. 💚