KySat-2 grabs attention at global tech conference

Photo Credit: NASA Kentucky

U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel examine a model of Ky-Sat 2 during the Hannover Messe Technology Conference, held April 25 - 29 in Hannover, Germany.

A tiny spacecraft built by space science students at Morehead State University got worldwide attention this week at the annual Hannover Messe Technology Conference in Hannover, Germany.

KySat-2 was a joint project between MSU and Kentucky Space, and a model of the spacecraft was part of a Kentucky Space/Space Tango exhibit at the conference. The conference showcases innovations in technology, robotics, industrial machinery and more.

No bigger than a loaf of bread, KY-Sat 2 is classified as a cubesat, the smallest class of satellite. It was launched in 2013 as part of NASA’s ELaNa program and is used to conduct technology validation experiments.

For more information about the space science program at Morehead State, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/eass. 

Child development degrees prepare students for careers operating private childcare programs

MSU's Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and the Child Development Associate program prepares you for careers working in or managing private childcare and day care programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of preschool and childcare center directors is projected to grow 17 percent through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

Coursework focuses on the stages of child development, as well as factors impacting the development of children. You will gain knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and learn how to prepare instruction and learning environments for children with and without disabilities. Graduates are equipped to design early childhood programs that follow state childcare regulations and are able to articulate child development management strategies.

For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/study/childdevelopment.

Wellness Promotion prepares students for leadership roles in health care

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in wellness promotion are expected to continue to be growth fields as the need for qualified wellness professionals continues to rise.

Morehead State’s Master of Arts in Wellness Promotion is designed for working professionals who want to take their career to the next level. The program is offered online, making it easy for you to fit school into your busy schedule.

With classes in managing worksite wellness, advanced exercise prescription, principles of epidemiology and more, you’ll be prepared for a range of careers, including:

• School, corporate or workplace wellness coordinator
• Health educator
• Prevention specialist
• YMCA Director
• Community health coordinator
• Commercial fitness center director

You can choose a one-year or two-year option to earn your degree.

For more information about the wellness promotion master’s degree program, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/study/wellnesspromotion.

MBA program gives students a business edge

Morehead State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program gives students the skills they need to assume management and leadership roles. Designed for working professionals, classes are offered online, giving you the flexibility to fit school into your busy schedule.

Those with an undergraduate degree in a business-related field can complete their MBA in as little as 30 credit hours. Students can also choose a degree track in Medical Information Systems Management to prepare you for leadership positions in the medical field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of management occupations is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will result in about 505,400 new jobs.

The MBA program at MSU is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It has its own admission requirements beyond the University’s requirements.

For more information about the MBA program at Morehead State, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/study/mba.