Announcements
Space Policy publishes professor’s paper on asteroid policies
As companies develop asteroid-mining technology for outer space, several governments are developing policies around this and other new asteroid activities. Dr. Alanna Krolikowski, assistant professor of history and political science at S&T, and Dr. Martin Elvis, astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, explore these international policy efforts in an article recently published in Space Policy.
Read More »Oerther elevated to fellow of the Society of Environmental Engineers
Dr. Daniel Oerther, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, has been elevated to a fellow of the Society of Environmental Engineers in the United Kingdom.
Read More »In the news: Explosive engineering research, Las Vegas mobster, Lie-detecting kiosk, Mars Rover team, moon ice, Mazoon College visit, next-gen batteries
Opening Week is just around the corner
The office of new student programs is gearing up to welcome the freshman class of 2018 to the Miner family. Students will arrive on campus to move in Sunday, Aug. 12. Opening Week will officially kick off that evening with a “Party at the Puck” picnic. Activities will continue through Saturday, Aug. 18.
Throughout the week, students will:
- Complete an academic workshop, learn about campus and college life, participate in a team-based experiential learning project, and discover what it means to be a Miner.
- Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 17, to watch the races through campus and cheer on new students.
Union Pacific hosts Project X, driving new students to compete
The new student programs staff is pleased to announce that Union Pacific will once again sponsor Opening Week’s Project X. Opening Week runs from Sunday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 18. New students will be divided into 85 mentor groups, guided by upperclassmen mentors, and modify a remote-controlled vehicle.
Read More »Counseling services, financial aid offices closed today
Two offices are temporarily closed today (Wednesday, Aug. 1) for staff development.
- The counseling services office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, for students, faculty and staff. For more information, call the office at 341-4211 and listen to the entire voice message.
- The student financial assistance office will re-open Thursday, Aug. 2, and resume regular business hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Memorial service for Dr. Mack Daily planned Aug. 3
Dr. Madison McDonald “Mack” Daily Sr. of Rolla, professor emeritus of engineering management, passed away July 22. He was 86. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at the First United Methodist Church in Rolla. Beginning at 10 a.m., his family will receive friends prior to the service.
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Learn about football at women’s clinic on Friday
The Miner Football team will host a women’s clinic 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Allgood-Bailey Stadium. Pre-game and post-game socials are optional. The clinic will include a “Football 101” session, a formation walkthrough with position-specific teaching, and football drills that the S&T football players run through daily. All drills are optional. Please wear tennis shoes to perform the drills.
Read More »Orientation for transfer students planned Aug. 16
Transfer Transitions, an orientation day for new transfer students, will start at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in Room 120 Butler-Carlton Hall. Participants will learn about campus resources to help with their studies and path to future employment. Students will eat lunch with a faculty member, participate in a resource-finding and team-building competition, and learn about campus life from current students. Dinner and awards will conclude the event.
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