Author: Patrick Collins
Miner Creativity Challenge: A work in progress
As we prepare for our second annual Miner Creativity Challenge, we encourage alumni who would like to participate in future challenges to share their ideas and suggestions by completing our survey. The challenge got off to a great start last year, but in the spirit of continuous improvement and ongoing learning, it’s a work in […]
Read More »Kummer Vanguard Scholars can’t wait to hear what you’ve learned out in the ‘real world’
One of the most effective — yet often overlooked — ways that accomplished alumni can help students succeed is by speaking to them directly. Over the past couple of semesters, we’ve expanded the guest lecturer series and the colloquium program, which are two of the most popular ways that Kummer Vanguard Scholars connect with alumni […]
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Applications for renaissance student award due April 8
Do you know a senior who will graduate in May, August or December who exhibits the qualities of a renaissance person? If so, the deadline to submit a nomination for the renaissance student award presented by the arts, languages and philosophy department is Friday, April 8. The winner will receive a certificate of recognition and $1,000. For more information, please email alp@mst.edu.
Read More »Rahaman, Brown co-author new biomaterials book
Dr. Mohamed N. “Len” Rahaman and Dr. Roger F. Brown, both professors emeritus who co-taught the courses “Biomaterials” and “Tissue Engineering” at S&T for many years, recently co-authored a new textbook for biomaterials students.
Read More »Applications for OURE Fellows program due March 1
Applications are open for S&T’s 2022-23 Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Fellows program. Applications are due Tuesday, March 1. Students must have participated in and completed an OURE project to qualify. Fellows receive $2,000 scholarships.
Read More »CIES research seminar set for Feb. 28
The Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies (CIES) will welcome Dr. Witold Krajewski at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, via Zoom. He will discuss the science and technology behind the Iowa Flood Center, which was created at the University of Iowa in response to the devastating flood of 2008.
Read More »Book club to discuss Langston Hughes’ poetry today
The book club hosted by the Writing Center and Sigma Tau Delta will discuss selected poems by Langston Hughes at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in Room 113 of Campus Support Facility.
Read More »Register for undergraduate research conference by March 3
S&T’s annual undergraduate research conference will take place 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Havener Center. The research conference is one of the ways that S&T highlights undergraduate students participating in research. It provides an opportunity for students to showcase their efforts to the campus community and the public. The deadline to register is Thursday, March 3.
Read More »Workshop on writing strategies postponed
The Writing Center workshop on writing strategies for today (Thursday, Feb. 24) will be postponed. Details will be shared when the date is determined.
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Mental Well-being Awareness Week
Yoga, game night, mental health screenings with counselors, a local life coach’s presentation on self-care, giveaways, trainings and a day hanging out with dogs are just a few of the events that are part of Mental Well-being Awareness Week,which begins today (Monday, Feb. 21).
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