Author: Kimber Crull
161 students initiated into Order of the Engineer at Missouri S&T
On Wednesday, May 8, a total of 161 students from across the College of Engineering and Computing at Missouri S&T were initiated into the Order of the Engineer. This is the most initiates in recent history. An additional 21 students were initiated at Missouri State University.
Read More »Shank explores the ethics of AI romance in widely cited commentary
Dr. Daniel Shank, associate professor of psychological science, was lead author of a commentary published in Trends in Cognitive Sciences titled “Artificial intimacy: ethical issues of AI romance.” In the piece, Shank examines complex ethical questions raised by the emergence of romantic relationships with artificial intelligence.
Read More »Six NSF S-STEM scholars selected for 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting in San Diego
Seven S&T students were chosen to receive travel grants from the National Science Foundation.
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Physics students earn top honors in 2025 Fuller Prize Competition
Five undergraduate researchers in physics have been recognized in the 2025 Fuller Prize Competition for Undergraduate Research. The annual event, which honors the legacy of former department chair Dr. Harold Q. Fuller, drew 14 project submissions this year.
Read More »Three honored with 2025 Grainger Power Engineering Awards
Electrical and computer engineering recognized three electrical engineering graduates with the 2025 Grainger Power Engineering Award during a ceremony on May 17. Supported by a $1.3 million endowment from The Grainger Foundation, the awards honor students who demonstrate exceptional promise in power engineering. Each recipient received $6,000 to support early career development in the power industry.
Read More »Mochalin publishes research on quantum emitters in nitrogen-doped diamond
Dr. Vadym Mochalin, professor of chemistry, co-authored a research article with collaborators from Australia and Germany in ACS Nano. The article, titled “The Nitrogen-Vacancy-Nitrogen Color Center: A Ubiquitous Visible and Near-Infrared-II Quantum Emitter in Nitrogen-Doped Diamond,” reports widespread presence of the nitrogen-vacancy-nitrogen (NVN) color center in both bulk diamond and nanodiamonds.
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Faculty and staff: Free portrait days June 3-4
Need a professional headshot? Take advantage of the opportunity to get a new portrait this spring. The marketing and communications office has plenty of open slots for free professional portraits Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4.
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S&T alumnus, academy member receives Lifesaving Award
Ralph Grant, a 1993 chemical engineering alumnus of Missouri S&T and member of the university’s Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers, has been honored with University Police’s Lifesaving Award.
Read More »Keep your skills sharp with UM System’s summer workshop
Sharpen your skills this summer with the University of Missouri System’s Summer Skill-Up Staff Development Workshop Series. The virtual series features three one-hour sessions – scheduled for May 29, June 5 and June 12 – designed to help employees navigate change, give and receive feedback, and engage stakeholders.
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Staff Development Week offers virtual learning, networking opportunities
The University of Missouri System will host Staff Development Week June 2-5, providing professional development and community-building opportunities for staff across the University of Missouri System.
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