Xiao earns IEEE award
Dr. Chengshan Xiao, professor of electrical and computer engineering, recently earned the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Wireless Communications Technical Committee Recognition Award for “outstanding technical contributions in the field and for his service to the scientific and engineering communities.” Xiao received the award at the 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference, which was held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego.
Read More »Nisbett named a top mechanical engineering professor
Dr. J. Keith Nisbett, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been named one of the top 25 professors of mechanical engineering by onlineengineeringprograms.com. The website provides information to potential students wanting to study engineering via distance learning.
Read More »Ph.D. candidate earns SAE award
Josh Goldschmid earned the Steven M. Atkins Ability and Achievement in Science, Engineering, and Technology (AASET) Award during the SAE International AeroTech Engineering Congress held recently in Seattle. Goldschmid, a Ph.D. candidate in systems engineering from Woodinville, Washington, is currently a technical program manager in the Seats and IFEC Integration Team for Boeing.
Read More »Part of Havener Center visitor parking lot closed
A portion of the Havener Center visitor parking lot — the lot between Havener and State St/Harris Hall — will be closed for construction from Dec. 31, 2015 until Jan. 4, 2016.
Read More »Take the EAP stress analysis questionnaire
Although some stress is unavoidable, prolonged or excessive stress harms individuals physically, psychologically, socially and professionally. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) works to combat stress by supporting employees experiencing a range of personal or professional concerns. Now, the EAP needs your help.
Read More »Academic advising conference series holds three events
The undergraduate advising office presents three events in the coming semester.
Dedie Wilson, experiential learning specialist, Office of Undergraduate Studies, will present on “Undergraduate Experiential Learning” from noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 15, in Room 208 Norwood Hall.
Read More »Structure your course for success workshop
An intensive course design workshop, “Building Blocks: Structuring Your Course for Success,” is open to all S&T instructors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C, sponsored by new faculty programs, educational technology and CERTI.
Read More »Grants awarded for faculty-led study abroad program
The study abroad committee will award $25,000 in grant funds to assist in developing faculty-led short-term study abroad programs. Eleven proposals were submitted to the committee for consideration and eight faculty members were selected to receive funding. The funds may be used for travel or other costs associated with developing a faculty-led study abroad program. Below are the selected faculty members, along with their proposed courses and locations.
Read More »CPAS event needs local child talent
Leach Theatre is looking to cast a 3- to 4-year old African American male for a non-speaking walk-on role in the final dramatic moments of “Ragtime.” Ragtime is a Broadway musical and part of the Campus Performing Arts Series that will be held 7:30-10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Leach Theatre. It is a one night only performance.
Read More »Burken named interim chair
Dr. Joel Burken, Curators’ Professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, has been named interim chair of that department effective Dec. 21. Dr. Douglas R. Carroll, who has served as acting chair of the department since September, will return to his full-time duties as director of the Cooperative Engineering Program between Missouri S&T and Missouri State University in Springfield.
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