Accomplishments
Shank discusses AI companions, loneliness on podcast
Dr. Daniel B. Shank, associate professor of psychological science, was a guest on the podcast Notes & Things. The episode, titled “AI Companions Are Junk Food for Loneliness: Why Fast Relationships Leave Us Emptier Than Before,” explores how artificial intelligence tools may affect social connection and well-being.
Read More »Two students earn biomedical research award
Egor Baiarashov and Chikadibia Edward have both earned the Shi/Ma Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T. The winners are granted a $1,000 award in recognition of their contributions to the field of biomedical research.
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Student well-being staff recognized for prevention, outreach and engagement initiatives
Amber Johnston, Stephanie Murray-Miller and Derek Zboran of student well-being were recognized as nominees for the Outstanding Professional Award through Partners in Prevention.
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S&T’s Renaissance Student Award goes to Jane Yates
Jane Yates, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering in May, was named Missouri S&T’s Renaissance Student for 2026. Yates received the award, which included a $1,300 prize, on Tuesday, May 5, at a ceremony hosted by the arts, languages, and philosophy department.
Read More »Reed publishes philosophy article on existential counseling
Dr. Ross Channing Reed, lecturer in philosophy in arts, languages, and philosophy, has published an article titled “Existential Philosophical Counseling: Clinical Observations, Part I: Circumscribed Self-Disclosure, Moral Discourse, and Moral Presence” in Philosophical Practice.
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CEC honors nine Ph.D. students
Nine graduate students received dean’s honors from the College of Engineering and Computing during a ceremony held earlier this month.
Read More »Kean earns national sports writing award
John Kean, athletic communications consultant, won first place in a writing contest hosted by College Sports Communicators. Kean’s article, titled “Historic Season for Miner Men’s Basketball,” claimed first place in the contest’s “Season Recap/Preview” category.
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Miner Creativity Challenge highlights student-designed STEAM toys
Seven Missouri S&T student teams showcased interactive toy designs during the Miner Creativity Challenge finals on April 29, an initiative that engages students in developing hands-on STEAM learning experiences for children ages 8-11.
Read More »Ennis receives American Chemical Society certificate of merit
Timothy “Austin” Ennis received a Certificate of Merit from the American Chemical Society Environmental Chemistry Division at the 2026 ACS Spring Conference.
Read More »Corlee publishes research on AI policy in higher education
Dr. Taylor Corlee, academic advisor for the Missouri State University – Missouri S&T Cooperative Engineering Program, published a scholarly article in the Missouri Policy Journal. The article examines student use of artificial intelligence in higher education and institutional policy development.
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