Accomplishments
Professor presents paper at plasticity conference in Puerto Rico
Dr. Joseph W. Newkirk, professor of materials science and engineering, delivered an invited paper at the International Conference on Plasticity, Damage and Fracture in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 7. The paper is titled “Selective Laser Melting of Fe-Co Intermetallics and Resulting Grain Boundary Performance.” This is part of his research with the Kansas City National Security Campus. He is investigating improved permanent magnetic materials.
Read More »Huang joins editorial board for gene therapy journal
Dr. Yue-Wern Huang, a professor of toxicology and nanomedicine in S&T’s department of biological sciences, has been invited to join the editorial board of Current Gene Therapy. The publication is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal featuring articles about basic research and clinical applications of gene and cell therapy of genetic disease.
Read More »Riggins elected AIAA associate fellow
Dr. Dave Riggins, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of aerospace engineering, was recently elected Associate Fellow of AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics). He was recognized in January at the 2018 AIAA Sci-Tech Conference in Kissimmee, Florida.
Read More »Careaga recounts branding journey from UMR to S&T
“The Elements of Brand-building in Higher Education: The Role of Strategy, Research and Internal Engagement,” by Andrew Careaga, executive director of marketing and communications, was published in the winter 2017-18 edition of the Journal of Education Advancement & Marketing. The invited paper describes Missouri S&T’s branding initiatives during the 2007-08 name change from UMR and more recent branding efforts associated with S&T’s strategic plan. The abstract is available online.
Read More »Kossuth appointed state liaison for NACADA
Amanda Kossuth, an academic advisor for Missouri S&T’s freshmen engineering program, was appointed Missouri Liaison for Region 7 of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). In January, she was invited to serve on the organization’s Advisor Training and Development Steering Committee.
Read More »Oerther reappointed to Sigma board of directors
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, has been re-appointed to the seven-member board of the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing Building Corp.
Read More »In the news: Amelia Peabody, ‘Time to Eat the Dogs,’ finding land mines
Dr. Kathleen Sheppard’s essay, “Will the Real Amelia Peabody Please Stand Up?” is published in the Jan. 18 issue of Lady Science magazine. It covers the historical foundation of Elizabeth Peters’ popular mysteries about Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, a fictional character in a mystery series. Sheppard is also featured in a podcast, “The Egyptologist” on the […]
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Have you recently received an award from a professional organization or civic group? Presented at a conference? Received some other form of recognition? Tell us about it through the eConnection Accomplishments form. We’re looking to share the good news of our faculty, staff and students with the campus community. Submissions are published monthly. The next issue of Accomplishments will be published Tuesday, Feb. 6. Read the latest Accomplishments.
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