Accomplishments
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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Three named to Women’s Hall of Fame
Missouri S&T recognized two faculty members and one alumna for the 2025 Women’s Hall of Fame Awards on Wednesday, May 1, at Hasselmann Alumni House.
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S&T student recognized for lifesaving act
Alexander Touami, a senior in chemistry, was awarded the Missouri S&T University Police Lifesaving Award for his remarkable act of bravery and quick thinking on Thursday, March 13.
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Missouri Protoplex partners with Solvus Global
Solvus Global, a leader in advanced manufacturing headquartered in Massachusetts, is the first major company to partner with the Missouri Protoplex at Missouri S&T. The company signed a lease Wednesday, April 2, at S&T to establish an additional facility in Rolla.
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Schonberg elected Fellow of international space safety organization
Dr. William P. Schonberg, a professor of civil engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS).
Read More »Oerther elected NAP Distinguished Public Policy Fellow
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental engineering, has been elected a Distinguished Public Policy Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). He was inducted into the academy in March.
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