Accomplishments
Rodgers’ research published in molecular phylogenetics journal
The master’s thesis of alumna Rachel Rodgers, ChE’09, was recently accepted for publication in Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. Rodgers’ article, “Phylogenomic analysis of Fundulidae (Teleostei: Cyprinodotiformes) using RNA-sequencing Data” is published in the Dec. 28, 2017, issue of the journal.
Read More »Myers named to advisory committee for Bridge Engineering Institute
Dr. John Myers has been invited to serve on the International Advisory Committee of the Bridge Engineering Institute. Myers is a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and the associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Engineering and Computing.
Read More »Gargus honored for peer education work
Jessica Gargus, manager of Miner Wellness, received the 2017 BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA Outstanding Advisor award from the NASPA-Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education. Gargus was presented the award in November at the organization’s annual awards banquet.
Read More »Klegseth honored for transportation center work
Matthew Klegseth, an S&T alumnus and a doctoral student in civil engineering, has been named a 2017 Outstanding Student of the Year by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Council of University Transportation Centers (UTC).
Read More »Erb lands internship with NASA
Aaron Erb, a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering, has been awarded a Pathways Internship with the Vehicle Analysis Branch of the NASA Langley Research Center. Erb’s Ph.D. advisor is Dr. Serhat Hosder, associate professor of aerospace engineering.
Read More »Oerther elevated to Diplomate of AAS, named chartered environmentalist in UK
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, recently received two honors.
Read More »Student art award winners announced, see art online
The Curtis Laws Wilson Library is pleased to announce the award winners of the fall 2017 Student Art in the Library Exhibition. Members of the Art in the Library Committee and a local artist, Orval Reeves, judged the works. Exhibit visitors voted for the People’s Choice winner. The winners are:
Read More »Cohen co-authors book on ‘kibosh’
The phrase “put the kibosh on,” meaning “to put an end to,” dates back to an early 19th century poem, but a Cockney chimney sweep brought thephrase to the general public, says Dr. Gerald Cohen, a professor of German and Russian.
Read More »Share your good news with colleagues
Have you recently received an award, presented at a conference or 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, Jan. 9. Read about the latest accomplishments.
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41 S&T faculty members honored for outstanding teaching
Forty-one faculty members have received the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2016-17. The winners were recognized at a ceremony in November. The Outstanding Teaching Award is given each year to faculty members by the Outstanding Teaching Award committee, which bases its selections on student evaluations.
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