Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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. Field Work Extenswe Is A Major Plus Our program is an excellent preparation for graduate school and prepares you for the real world. -Donna lohnson Donna Johnson, a senior geology major speaking on the Department of Physical Sciences said, ill think the department at Morehead compares favorably to any of the other universities in the state. In some ways, it's better. Donna pointed to the individual attention along with extensive field work as the major advantage that make the Physical Science Department out- standing. Donna said Charles Mason, one of her geology instructors, is very enthusiastic and imparts that enthusiasm on to his students. He encourages students to get involved in extra-curricular activities through research. Students from MSU with a bachelors de- gree in Geology have good chances of get- ting a job. It helps that we go out into the 52 Physical Science, Biology field a lot. The department has taken sev- eral trips to places like the Grand Canyon, the Southwest, North Carolina panning for gold, Titon Grand, Yellowstone National Park, and are planning on going to Washing- ton DC. this year. uWe will be studying at the Smithsonian Institute behind the scenes, explained Donna. Barry J. Walford, a pre-engineering stu- dent from Pike County, feels he is receiving a good background education at More- head. He is on a Presidential scholarship and plans to be an electrical engineer. llThe campus has a very friendly atmosphere. We always liked electronics, and now, I'm getting to put that interest into a future ca- reer at a place I like. Both Donna and Barry have adapted to the small, rural atmOSphere of MSU, and have found that the Physical Science De- partment suits their educational needs. BY JAMES HAVENS ? SOME STUDENTS $HY AWAY from Chemistry labs, but they can be a fun class if you enjoy the work. Scott Stidham, a Biolonghemistry major from Crayson, MA TH ISN'TALWAYS A5 EASY and t lear t ur as It should be, Roger Porter, lmm Arlorehedd sits baCk to take another look at his mmpumtions In Chemistry Lab PHOTt t BY TRIM Rt HiERTS and Melissa Philley, a Biologwahemistry major from Morehead, are lab partners, mixing their chemicals. PHOTO BY TRESA ROBERTS

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ACTUAL communication plays a major role in getting any project together. The design staff of the RA CON- TEUR meets to go over some ideas and discuss new designs PHOTO BY SAUNDRA STIVERS HANDS-ON training is the basis for all communica tions majors, giving them the experience they need to com- pete in the 'real' world. Mark Anthony gets his hands on the equipment at the student run station, WMKY. PHOTO BY TIM CONN

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CELLS ARE THE BASIS of all life, but are so small it takes more than the naked eye to see one. Biology students get a chance to look at cells on a larger basis. PHOTO BY lACK SIMPSON WW 'Wmf a Breeds Strong Program Success I think the biology department gives you one of the finest educations available at MS . -$cott Stidham IIMost people have a mental block when it comes to Biology. But once you roll up your sleeves and get dirty - really get into it - it's actually fun! Paul Hoffman is en- thusiastic about the Biological and Environ- mental Department. A graduate of MSU in 1973, Paul returned to his alma mater to pursue a teaching degree, hand everybody toIdeme science and math were the subjects open for teachers. His enthusiasm is fueled by the rapport he feels with the department's professors. til know every professor in biology, chemis- try, and most of the ones in math. We've got professional teachers here who are good people. I know they are just as good as any professor at UK. or Eastern. Scott Stidham, a junior Biology major from Crayson, agrees that one of the best things about his department is the willingness of the professors to PUZZIJNG OVER A TOUCH Chemistry experiement, se- nior Paul Hoffman, takes an- other eye-Ievel look at his flask. PHOTO BYIACK SIMP- SON HI help anytime, anyplacey about anything. have never been made to feel that I was in any way inconveniencing a professor. He'll work with me till I understand or I'm ready to just give up. There is never any pressure that you are taking up their time. Scott became a Biology major after tak- ing Biology 105. IiLester Meade taught the Class and presented the material well. It was interesting, and I was hooked. Medical school is Scott's goal after gradu- ation and he feels the training he has re- ceived from his department will pay off if he does get accepted. IIStudents who have gotten into medical school with a degree from MSU are usually at the top of their class. It says a lot for our school. The department has a pre-med club that often brings in lecturers to speak to interest- ed students. The Environmental Club has a full agenda of events throughout the se- mester such as guided tours through Carter Caves and an Environmental Awareness Day at Grayson Lake where students from the department give a presentation to area 5th, 6th and 7th graders. uI'm biased, but I think our department gives you one of the finest educations at MSU. It's preparing me for what I want to do, concluded Scott. IIWhen I graduate, I'll know We gotten as fine as education as anyone else .. maybe better. BY TERESA HILL ? w 9M 9M