Attend Kummer Day on Oct. 7

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On September 28, 2026

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Mariam Aly Hamed Elazhary, a recent doctoral graduate in civil engineering and Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellow, presented her research at Kummer Day in 2025. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T.

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to attend Kummer Day Wednesday, Oct. 7. The event will highlight student success, research and entrepreneurship while recognizing the impact of the transformative gift from Fred and June Kummer.

Presentations by Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows will be held 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. in the Missouri and Meramec rooms of the Havener Center. Fellows will share their research and innovation projects.

A student panel discussion, “Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Journey,” will be held 4-5 p.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom A and B of the Havener Center. Student entrepreneurs will share insights from their startup ventures, discuss lessons learned and reflect on their experiences building successful businesses.

The day will conclude with a reception 5-6 p.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom A and B to recognize the impact of the Kummer gift and celebrate the achievements of Missouri S&T and the Kummer Institute.

View the full schedule and learn more at go.mst.edu/kummerday.

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