Author: Velvet Hasner
Chen speaks on transportation center at state conference
Dr. Genda Chen was a guest speaker at the 2017 Missouri Transportation Conference held on Feb. 16 in Jefferson City. Chen is the Robert W. Abbett Distinguished Chair in Civil Engineering at Missouri S&T and director of a new University Transportation Center. In his presentation, “Inspecting and Preserving Infrastructure through Robotic Exploration (INSPIRE),” he spoke about the center’s vision, upcoming research and innovative workforce training.
Read More »Wunsch speaks at Chinese university
Dr. Donald Wunsch, the Mary F. Finley Missouri Distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering, presented “No-boundary Thinking in Big Data” at Beijing University of Science and Technology Feb. 24.
Read More »Larson examines masculine religiosity in “Sons of Anarchy”
Dr. Jossalyn Larson, an assistant professor of English and technical communication, wrote a book chapter for an edited collection on the HBO series “Sons of Anarchy.” In the chapter, “Motorcycle Monasticism: Masculine Religiosity in Sons of Anarchy,” Larson investigates the allure of religious symbolism in motorcycle club culture to determine why men are drawn to the motorcycle club culture’s religious symbology while they are also statistically abandoning other religious institutions. The book, “Gender and Masculinity in Sons of Anarchy,” will be edited by Susan Fanetti and published by McFarland.
Read More »Oerther registered as Chartered Engineer in UK
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, was registered as a Chartered Engineer by the Engineering Council of the United Kingdom. Chartered Engineer, identified through the regulated use of the post nominal CEng, is a protected title in the UK reserved for the pinnacle of professional engineering recognition.
Read More »Enrollment project approved by Coordinating Board for Higher Education
In February, the Department of Higher Education’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a pilot program proposed by East Central College in Union and Missouri S&T. Through the program, students can take courses for credit at both institutions during the same semester. Approximately five to 10 students are expected to participate in the program when it begins next semester.
Read More »Speakers announced for TEDxMissouri S&T
Learn how the innovators of today are facing the challenges of tomorrow at a TEDx talk hosted by Missouri S&T 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in Leach Theatre. Of the eight speakers, four are faculty or staff members at Missouri S&T. Speakers and their topics will include:
- “The Power of School Breakfast” by Jon Barry, director of No Kid Hungry Missouri
- “Time Travel — One Second at A Time” by Terry Barner, senior video producer in marketing and communications at Missouri S&T
- “Rethinking Plants for Engineering” by Dr. Joel Burken, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T chancellor accepts Wright State presidency
Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology since April 2012, will become the next president of Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, on July 1, 2017, Wright State officials announced today (Monday, March 6, 2017). Read more.
Read More »St. Pat’s Ball kicks off celebration
Start your St. Pat’s Celebration early this year by attending the St. Pat’s Ball. Sponsored by Missouri S&T Coterie, the event will be held Saturday, March 11, in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. A four-course meal begins at 7 p.m. followed by a dance with music by Syner-Gee. To sign up or for more information, visit Coterie’s website.
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