MTSU College of Basic & Applied Sciences

MTSU College of Basic & Applied Sciences The College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) spans everything from the fundamental sciences to cutting-edge applied sciences fields.

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) is a diverse set of departments that includes the basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Mathematics, and Computer Science as well as Aerospace, Agriculture, Concrete Industry Management, Engineering Technology, and Military Science. We believe that science holds the hope of our country's continued success and are working hard to improve

K-12 education in the basic and applied sciences. We are excited you have taken time to visit our site. The largest of the university's five undergraduate colleges in terms of the overall number of declared majors, the college has 4000+ undergraduate, over 300 master's, 90 doctoral students. This college offers 16 undergraduate major programs, including 56 different emphasis areas. Seven of the ten departments within the college offer programs leading to a master's degree. The college also offers three interdisciplinary Ph.D. degrees in the areas of Computational Science, Molecular Biosciences, and Mathematics and Science Education.

06/23/2026

How are chemistry, computing, and quantum science connected?

In this episode of The Research Minute podcast, Dr. David Butler talks with MTSU chemistry and computational science professor Dr. Jing Kong about computational chemistry and how scientists use powerful computers to simulate molecules, study chemical reactions, and explore problems that would be difficult to solve in a traditional laboratory.

The conversation also explores quantum concepts such as entanglement and how quantum interactions influence the behavior of molecules, giving researchers new ways to study materials and chemical processes.

🎧 Watch the full episode: bit.ly/43VFCqf

06/22/2026

Thirsty? If you've never had MTSU's chocolate milk before, it's never too late to try it!

This year MTSU's Maintenance Club participated in the MRO Americas 2026 AMC Maintenance Competition, and the experience ...
06/17/2026

This year MTSU's Maintenance Club participated in the MRO Americas 2026 AMC Maintenance Competition, and the experience delivered results both in and out of the competition.

Through a partnership with FedEx, students received training and preparation that helped several MTSU competitors earn top-five finishes in multiple events.

The team went on to earn first place overall in the competition and also won the USA Borescopes event. FedEx donated a borescope to MTSU's Aviation Maintenance program.

We are grateful to FedEx for sharing their expertise, supporting our students, and investing in the future of aviation maintenance.

The MTSU School of Agriculture is back at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market for another season.Stop by the downtown squar...
06/17/2026

The MTSU School of Agriculture is back at the Murfreesboro Saturday Market for another season.

Stop by the downtown square to shop student-grown produce, flowers, microgreens, and other products while supporting hands-on learning opportunities for MTSU students.

Location:
📍 South Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN

Market hours:
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May through October.

The countdown is on! ✈️We're counting down the days until we're back in Oshkosh for one of aviation's biggest events. We...
06/15/2026

The countdown is on! ✈️

We're counting down the days until we're back in Oshkosh for one of aviation's biggest events.

We look forward to connecting with alumni, future students, industry partners, and aviation enthusiasts from across the country.

See you at EAA - The Spirit of Aviation AirVenture 2026!

TNECD convened leaders from Tennessee’s colleges and universities, local power companies and community partners for a st...
06/12/2026

TNECD convened leaders from Tennessee’s colleges and universities, local power companies and community partners for a statewide quantum workshop focused on collaboration, innovation and strategic planning yesterday.

06/09/2026

⚛️ What is quantum computing, and why are so many people talking about it?

In this episode of The Research Minute, Dr. David Butler sits down with Dr. Hanna Terletska, Associate Professor of Physics and Director of the QRISE Center at MTSU, to discuss quantum science, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the research helping shape these rapidly evolving fields.

🌎 The conversation also explores Dr. Terletska's journey from growing up on a farm in Ukraine to becoming a physicist, researcher, and mentor.

Watch the full episode at https://bit.ly/4dUJHkk

Topics include:

🔹 What quantum physics is and why it matters
🔹 How quantum computers differ from classical computers
🔹 The future of quantum networking and cybersecurity
🔹 The intersection of AI and quantum science
🔹 The importance of mentorship and research opportunities for students

MTSU Physics & Astronomy

06/08/2026

Fermentation is behind some of our favorite foods and beverages—from cheese and yogurt to kombucha, beer, and bourbon. But its impact reaches far beyond what we eat and drink.

Keely O’Brien, professor of Agriculture and Fermentation Science at MTSU, explains how fermentation works, the important role microbes play in everyday life, and how these ancient biological processes are driving new innovations in food science in a recent episode of The Research Minute podcast.

Her research explores the development of biodegradable food coatings and sustainable packaging materials that could help reduce reliance on traditional plastics while improving food preservation and shelf life.

Watch to learn how fermentation is helping shape the future of food, agriculture, and sustainability. Full episode at https://bit.ly/4aiHL2I MTSU School of Agriculture

Last week, CBAS participated in and sponsored the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit, joining leaders from gove...
06/05/2026

Last week, CBAS participated in and sponsored the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit, joining leaders from government, industry, national laboratories, and higher education to discuss the future of quantum science, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and national security.

The conversations reinforced the critical role universities play in advancing research, developing talent, and supporting innovation. As part of Tennessee's growing technology ecosystem, MTSU is contributing through research and workforce development in quantum science, cybersecurity, AI, engineering, and other STEM fields.

We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with partners across the region as we work to prepare the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

06/03/2026

WBIR Channel 10 recently aired this report on our MTSU School of Agriculture's dairy operation, following the journey of a bottle of our award-winning chocolate milk from the cow to the store.

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