Accomplishments
Modern English Teacher publishes article by Tran
The Modern English Teacher journal recently published “Putting Research and Technology into Vocabulary Learning and Teaching,” an article by Dr. Thu Tran, senior academic advisor for the intensive English program in international and cultural affairs. Tran’s article was published in Vol. 25, Issue 4, 2016, of the publication for English language teachers.
Read More »Chemical engineering poster receives honorary mention
Haider Al-Rubaye, a Ph.D. student in chemical and biochemical engineering, presented a poster at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 2016 annual Sustainability Poster Session in San Francisco on Nov. 16. The poster, “Experimental Investigation on Expanded Granular Sludge Bed Reactor to Maximize the Methane Gas Production in the Biogas,” received an honorary mention.
Read More »Libre’s video channel reaches students, over 130 countries
Dr. Nick Libre, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, created an innovative way of teaching his Mechanics of Materials class. Following an injury that limited his mobility, he decided to record his lectures and upload the videos to YouTube so he could still reach his students without being in class. His students encouraged him to continue to produce them after he returned to the classroom. To date, Libre’s YouTube channel has reached over 130 countries and nearly 20,000 visitors. Learn more by watching this video created by the educational technology staff.
Read More »Stone quoted by BBC reporter on workspace challenges
Dr. Nancy Stone, professor of psychological science, was quoted in an article about challenges employees face when working in open-concept spaces. The article, “The Solution for Open Office Frustration,” by Bryan Borzykowski, was published Nov. 29 on BBC Capital.
Read More »S&T participates in active learning initiatives
Missouri S&T was one of more than 160 organizations that signed a letter to President Obama committing to take steps for sustained use of active learning strategies in undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classrooms. Watch a video about active learning at Missouri S&T. The video will be featured on the STEM Central website.
Read More »Miner green — The Princeton Review names S&T among 361 ‘green’ colleges
Missouri S&T has been named to The Princeton Review’s seventh annual guide to the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition” profiles colleges with the highest commitments to sustainability based on their academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Read More »Hosder named associate fellow of AIAA
Dr. Serhat Hosder, associate professor of aerospace engineering, has been named an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). According to the AIAA, the title of associate fellow recognizes individuals “who have accomplished or been in charge of important engineering or scientific work, or who have done original work of outstanding […]
Read More »Oerther appointed to United Nations committee
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, was appointed as a member of the credentialed U.S. delegation to the United Nations Committee on World Food Security in Rome, Italy, in October. As a foreign affairs officer, this was Oerther’s fourth appointment to represent the U.S. Department of State as part of an inter-agency governmental delegation to a major international conference.
Read More »Industry Day draws 37 companies to campus
More than 100 attendees, representing 37 businesses, attended Missouri S&T’s first Industry Day on Oct. 13. The event showcased campus research centers and capabilities.
Read More »Westenberg selected as biointeractive teacher ambassador
Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor and interim chair of biological sciences, was invited to serve as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute biointeractive teacher ambassador. Westenberg attended the annual HHMI Biointeractive Holiday Lectures on Science at the institute’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and is participating in the development of curriculum materials for teaching concepts presented during the lectures. The topic of the 2016 Holiday Lectures is, “Ecology of Rivers and Coasts: Foodwebs and Human Impacts.”
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