Accomplishments
Experiential learning, service learning awards go to three
Dr. Norbert Maerz, Dr. Sarah Stanley and Brett Watson received awards during an awards ceremony Feb. 21 on campus.
Read More »Students win third place in regional circuit design competition
For the third consecutive year, a Missouri S&T team has placed in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Student Electronic Circuit Design Competition. This year’s winning team members are electrical and computer engineering students Li Guan, a senior, and Nicholas O’Gorman, a junior. They won third place in the contest for designing and building a circuit during a timed event. Guan also participated on the winning team in 2016.
Read More »Westenberg selected as ‘Humboldtian on campus’
The American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selected Dr. David Westenberg, associate professor and interim chair of biological sciences, to serve as a “Humboldtian on Campus.” Westenberg was one of approximately 200 U.S. Alexander von Humboldt alumni invited to participate in the U.S. Humboldt Colloquium, held March 2-4 in Washington, D.C. The topic of the colloquium was “Global Research in the 21st Century: Perspectives of the U.S. Humboldt Network.”
Read More »Missouri S&T partners with battery consortium on microgrid
The Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) will add its expertise to a solar-powered microgrid project on Missouri S&T’s campus. The project involves creating an EcoVillage microgrid, using solar panels in combination with lead battery energy storage units. The project is slated to start in October.
Read More »Brown interviewed by Christian Science Monitor reporter
Dr. Trent Brown, associate professor of American studies at Missouri S&T, was interviewed for a Christian Science Monitor article about Confederate monuments. The story by Weston Williams, “Appeals Court Rules that Confederate Monuments Can Come Down in New Orleans,” was published March 7. Brown’s research focuses on the cultural history of the twentieth-century United States, particularly race and gender in the recent South.
Read More »Siau goes on air about artificial intelligence
Dr. Keng Siau, professor and chair of business and information technology, discussed his research on the social and economic impact of artificial intelligence during the Kevin and Michael Show on WGN Radio on April 2.
Read More »MAE hosts engineering expert Dr. Galip Ulsoy
To kick off the mechanical and aerospace engineering department’s Distinguished Centennial Lecture Series, Dr. Galip Ulsoy will present “Designing Reconfigurable Systems for Manufacturing and Automotive Applications” 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in Room 199 Toomey Hall. A reception will follow. Ulsoy will also give a technical talk, “Co-design of a Smart Artifact and Its Controller,” 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in Room 140 Toomey Hall.
Read More »24 faculty honored, see photos online
Twenty-four Missouri S&T faculty members were honored for excellence and achievement in research, service and teaching during an awards ceremony Feb. 21 on campus. Each award winner received a monetary stipend funded by industry and alumni contributions. View photos from the event on Missouri S&T’s Flickr account. The 2016 Faculty Excellence Award was presented to:
Read More »Advisors honored, see pictures online
Three current advisors of S&T student organizations received awards at a breakfast ceremony hosted by student life on Feb. 16. One advisor was honored posthumously with an award. Check out photos on Missouri S&T’s Flickr account. Nominated by students, the award recipients are:
Read More »Science Educator Award goes to Westenberg
Dr. David Westenberg’s passion for educating the public will be recognized with the Academy of Science St. Louis’ Science Educator Award during the 23rd Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards on April 6.
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