New DHS rule does not affect S&T students
On Monday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a new rule that prohibits international students from returning to or remaining in the U.S. this fall if the universities they attend adopt online-only instruction models. Missouri S&T fully intends to offer on-campus instruction this fall, so this change to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program as stated does not affect students enrolling at Missouri S&T.
Read More »CARES Act aid still available for eligible S&T students
Missouri S&T students who are eligible for financial assistance through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) may apply for this aid through S&T’s student financial assistance office.
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Wunsch named interim ISC director
Dr. Ming Leu, the Keith and Pat Bailey Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, who served as director of the Intelligent Systems Center (ISC) since 2003, stepped down as director on July 1. At Leu’s request, the ISC faculty nominated and then voted for a new interim director. Based on their recommendation, Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II has been named interim director of the Intelligent Systems Center.
Read More »COVID-19 Update: Academic planning
Dr. Stephen Roberts, interim provost, sent faculty members an email on July 2 to update them on academic planning. The message included information about resources for faculty. Read the message by clicking on the “Academic planning for Fall 2020” tab.
Read More »Anti-racism resources available
Looking for a book, audiobook or video to learn more about anti-racism? Check out the Curtis Laws Wilson Library’s “Anti-Racism and You” section.
Read More »Today is deadline for effective teaching course
The deadline for S&T faculty to apply to the “Scaling Instructional Excellence for Student Success” program is Wednesday, July 15. A limited number of spaces are still available for interested faculty, and those who missed the deadline are encouraged to get their applications in soon.
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Rural Teachers Scholarship Fund announced
Missouri S&T is well-known for providing well-trained STEM educators to the state’s public schools. To continue that accomplishment, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business has established a Rural Teachers Scholarship Fund to lessen the financial needs of selected teacher education and certification students who will serve the state in rural areas with a teacher shortage and with below-average salaries.
Read More »Chen to speak about future infrastructure management
Dr. Genda Chen, will give a presentation titled “Future Infrastructure Management using the Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology” at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, during EuroStruct Talk.
Read More »Ahmad advises against touching campus wildlife
Dr. Diana Ahmad, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of history, has noticed more animals such as rabbits and squirrels on campus lately and asks that individuals please do not touch the wildlife.
Read More »S&T staff should use main S&T entrance at Phelps Health Annex
Missouri S&T employees who work at the annex connected to Phelps Health should use the main S&T entrance under the portico on the northeast side of the building. If employees use other doors, they may encounter a hospital temperature check and screening station.
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