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Several years ago, Kurt Heinlein, associate professor of theatre and dance, wrote a book about green theatre. The book explored if and how theatre can be used to address environmental issues. Support from the university has allowed Heinlein to combine the concept of "green theatre" with a project he has worked on about the disappearing wetlands in Louisiana. The result of the work is "Evangeline Drowning," a green theatre production told from the perspective of teenagers. Evangeline Drowning is being produced Feb. 25-27, 2010, at Missouri State.

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Changes to tax laws will benefit more families and individuals. Missouri State University Professor of Accountancy Sandra Byrd discusses some of the changes and the resources the university offers for individual tax filers.

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In an uncertain economic environment where jobs are scarce, higher education becomes a consideration for more people in order to improve their situations or provide options. Eric Eckert, admissions and recruitment coordinator for the graduate college at Missouri State University, discusses the Graduate College Showcase. It will be held Feb. 4 from 2-8 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union, Ballroom West.

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The face of the "average" American is changing. As we become more diversified, there are many lessons we need to learn in order to grow as a society. Dr. Margaret Buckner, professor of anthropology at Missouri State University, speaks about what she has learned as she's chronicled the lives of several Mexican immigrant families in the Ozarks.

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The term robotics may bring fantastic imagery to the mind, but it has begun to play a major role in many industries. Dr. Martin Jones, assistant professor in the department of technology and construction management at Missouri State University, discusses robotics' role in the world. He is joined by Chad Pepmiller, a senior who participated on the winning Missouri State team that won "Best Design/Innovation" at the ATMAE National Conference Robotics Manipulator Competition.