Author: Peter Ehrhard
Learn about NSF programs and proposal writing tomorrow
Dr. Chengshan Xiao will present a lecture titled “An Introduction to NSF Programs and Proposal Writing” 2-3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 19) in Room 124 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. Xiao, the National Science Foundation ENG/ECCS program director and professor of electrical and computer engineering at S&T, will provide an overview of core programs in the […]
Read More »Hispanic Film Series continues with ‘Mr. Kaplan’
The S&T Hispanic Film Series will screen “Mr. Kaplan,” a Spanish comedy with English subtitles, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Room 104 Physics Building. This is a free event, and is open to the public.
Read More »Retirement reception for Haselhorst
The Video Communications Center and Global Learning will host a retirement reception for Ross Haselhorst, director of the center, to celebrate his 35 years with the university. The reception will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Room 204 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Please come and wish him well in his retirement and congratulate him for his momentous “graduation.” Refreshments will be served.
Read More »Speak to a United Healthcare representative
A United Healthcare representative will be available to meet with anyone enrolled in the United Healthcare insurance plan on Thursday, Feb. 25. An informational session will be held 10-11 a.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center, with a question-and-answer session 11 a.m.-noon. A second informational session will be held 1-2 p.m. in the […]
Read More »Sarchet Seminar Series to feature Northwestern professor
Engineering management and systems engineering presents a guest lecture from Dr. Barry Nelson, the Walter P. Murphy Professor of industrial engineering and management sciences at Northwestern University, which will be held 2-3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Room 213 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. His lecture is titled “Discrete Optimization via Simulation Using Gaussian Markov Random Fields.” This seminar is open to all students, faculty and staff who are interested.
Read More »Where is the science in all that fiction? A physics lecture
When you hear the words “science fiction,” you expect some science in the fiction. However, many books, TV shows and movies throw in “baloneyum,” which looks and sounds scientific, but is really nonsense. How can we sort through the baloney to find the good stuff? Dr. Charles Adler, professor of physics at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the author of “Wizards, Aliens, and Starships,” will help sort through the baloney to find the good stuff during a lecture on this topic at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Room 104 Physics Building.
Read More »National Survey of Student Engagement launched
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, S&T freshmen and seniors were invited to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). In the first week of the survey’s launch, there has been a 15.5 percent response rate. Students who have not responded will continue to receive weekly reminders through March 8.
Read More »Help available for students with test anxiety
Do you know students struggling with test anxiety? Let them know that counseling, disability support and student wellness will present a three-session workshop to help students manage their anxiety and perform better academically. The series will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 24, March 2, and March 9. For the location and to reserve your space, contact counsel@mst.edu or call 341-4211. Space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read More »Nominate someone for ‘Caught in the Act’
Only two more weeks to get Caught in the Act. During the month of February, wellness ambassadors around campus are rewarding faculty and staff for their random acts of wellness. Make sure you’re the one caught in the act. Better yet, become a wellness ambassador and honor your colleagues for their healthy activities.
Read More »Flags at half-staff effective immediately
By order of U.S. President Barack Obama, all U.S. flags at state and government offices will be flown at half-staff effective immediately in honor of Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Saturday, Feb. 13. The order shall remain in effect until sunset on the date of his interment, which will be Saturday, Feb. 20.
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