Accomplishments
Rovey earns AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award
Dr. Joshua Rovey, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, will receive the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Lawrence Sperry Award for 2016. This award honors Lawrence B. Sperry, pioneer and inventor, and is presented for a notable contribution made by a young person to the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics. Rovey was nominated by Dr. Lokeswarappa Dharani, Curators’ Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, for “exceptional contributions to research in the areas of plasma dynamics and space propulsion, and to the Missouri S&T AIAA student branch.” He will receive a medal and certificate of citation at the AIAA Science and Technology Form and Exposition on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.
Read More »Gragg interviewed by the BBC
Dr. Larry Gragg, Curators’ Teaching Professor of history and political science, was interviewed for the BBC World Service show Witness for its episode “Noel Coward Plays Vegas” on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Coward, the famed English playwright, singer and actor, performed at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in 1955. Gragg provided background on organized crime in Las Vegas, Coward’s preparation for his performances and the importance of entertainment in attracting gamblers to casinos.
Read More »Zoughi gives IEEE Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Reza Zoughi, the Schlumberger Distinguished Professor of electrical and computer engineering, delivered the IEEE Distinguished Lecture on Friday, Oct. 2, at Iowa State University’s College of Engineering. Zoughi’s talk, titled “Evolution of Microwave and Millimeter Wave Imaging for NDE Applications,” provided an overview of new, 3-D imaging techniques for non-destructive evaluation of materials.
Read More »Seabough promoted to rank of major
Benjamin Seabough, assistant professor of aerospace studies-Air Force ROTC and operations flight commander, was promoted to the rank of major on Thursday, Oct. 1. This promotion is a culmination of 10 years of active -duty service to his country and the Air Force.
Read More »Gao and Yang featured in ‘Nature: Scientific Reports’
Dr. Jie Gao and Dr. Xiaodong Yang, both assistant professors of mechanical and aerospace engineering, had research featured in Nature: Scientific Reports this past September. The article is titled “Ultrasensitive detection and characterization of molecules with infrared plasmonic metamaterials.” Fei Cheng, a visiting scholar, also co-authored the article.
Read More »Finch publishes article in Scottish philosophy journal
Jonathan Finch, lecturer in arts, languages, and philosophy, published an article titled “A Test: Hume’s Missing Shade of Blue” in the September 2015 Journal of Scottish Philosophy, volume 13, issue 3.
Read More »Ahmad addresses Nevada Historical Society, Naval Academy
Dr. Diana L. Ahmad, professor of history and political science and university archivist, was the keynote speaker at the Nevada Historical Society’s conference on Friday, Sept. 25, in Reno. Her paper was titled “All Roads Lead to Nevada.”
Read More »Tohline produces film on storytelling through editing
Max Tohline, assistant professor of arts, languages, and philosophy, has produced a video essay titled “Editing as Punctuation in Film.” The video has been published on the website No Film School. The website describes itself as “the leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers and independent creatives.”
Read More »Taylor inducted into the Missouri Mining Hall of Fame
Jimmie Taylor, supervisor at the Experimental Mine and part of the mining and nuclear engineering department for 23 years, was inducted into the Missouri Mining Hall of Fame during the Missouri Mine Rescue Association’s award banquet on Thursday, Oct. 1. He has been involved with mine rescue throughout his employment. Missouri S&T was the first university to establish a mine rescue team.
Read More »Sheppard speaks about women in archaeology
Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, assistant professor of history and political science, was invited to speak as part of the Centenary Celebrations for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College in London on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Sheppard’s talk, titled “Professional Networks of Women: Margaret Murray’s Role in Archaeology,” highlighted Murray’s work in Malta and her training of her female students and colleagues.
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