Author: Velvet Hasner

S&T partners with UMKC, MU on national security drone research

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Missouri S&T’s expertise in electrical and computer engineering will play a role in a new, federally funded national security research project led by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. UMKC officials announced on March 2 that the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Naval Research has awarded a $7.2 million grant and a $7.7 million contract […]

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Watkins named SPIE fellow

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Dr. Steve E. Watkins, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is one of 73 new fellows of SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics.  He is being recognized for his achievements in sensor research at the SPIE Smart Structures and Nondestructive Evaluation Conference today (Tuesday, March 6) in Denver.

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Professor presents in Paris on materials research

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Dr. Joseph Newkirk, professor of materials science and engineering, delivered the keynote address at the 15th annual Congress on Materials Research and Technology Feb. 19 in Paris. His talk was titled “Creating the Materials of Tomorrow.”

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Weaver joins Bepress advisory board

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Roger Weaver, scholarly communications librarian, has been appointed to the new advisory board for Bepress, an academic software firm. He is one of 18 advisory board members, whom represent various types and sizes of institutions.

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Oerther receives AWWA award, recognized as CEP via eminence

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, recently received two honors. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) selected Oerther for the Dr. John L. Leal Award. This award recognizes individuals whose careers exemplify improving water quality and protecting public health.

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UM System newsletter highlights campuses

Posted by on March 6, 2018

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi shares stories of success from the four UM System campuses in a newsletter, Campus Highlights. You can read about a few accomplishments of talented students, faculty and staff here at Missouri S&T, as well as at the University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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S&T shines in ‘Best of Phelps County’

Posted by on March 6, 2018

Missouri S&T was voted into three categories in The Rolla Daily News’ “Best of Phelps County” competition. During the voting period of Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2017, individuals could vote once daily. Missouri S&T was named the best college and S&T’s Havener Center was named the best event venue. Missouri S&T’s human resources department is the runner-up in the best employment agency category.

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In the news: Brain injury research

Posted by on March 6, 2018

  • Reporter Brea Douglas’ story, “New Research Could Detect and Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries” highlighted S&T’s traumatic brain injury research partnership with Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC) and Fort Leonard Wood. Dr. Casey Burton, Dr. Catherine Johnson and Dr. Yinfa Ma were featured in the story, which aired Feb. 12 on KOLR TV, based in Springfield, Missouri.
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Flags to fly at half-staff

Posted by on March 5, 2018

By order of Gov. Eric Greitens, all flags at all state and government offices will be flown at half-staff today (Monday, March 5), in honor of Representative Keith English, who died Feb. 28.

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Step back in time, learn history of St. Pat’s Day

Posted by on March 5, 2018

Are you ready for the best ever St. Pat’s? Join S&T’s library and archives staff to learn about the history of our university’s St. Pat’s celebrations. Journey back to 1908 and through World War II and experience how students, faculty and staff celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Please register online for Monday, March 12, or Thursday, March 15. Each session will be held 11 a.m.-noon in Room 103 Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The event is free. For more information, please contact the library staff at library@mst.edu.

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