Missouri S&T’s Staff Council recently created a scholarship program that will assist staff members who are furthering their education. Through the program, full-time S&T employees enrolled in at least one class at Missouri S&T or another University of Missouri System campus can apply for a $250 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded twice each year, for the spring and fall semesters.

Missouri S&T student Drew Bischoff, a senior in computer engineering from Fenton, Missouri, died June 13. He was 22. Friends can share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com.

Dr. Yongfeng Lu, the Lott Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will present “How to Secure Research Funding in a Competitive Environment” 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, in Room 140 Toomey Hall. Pizza will be served at 12:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Counseling, disability support, and student wellness (CDSW) will present a University of Missouri System-licensed program, RESPOND, to train students, faculty and staff on how to recognize and provide initial assistance to people with mental health concerns. Please save the date for the all-day workshop, which will be held 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in St. Pat’s A of the Havener Center.

Parking Area M, Lot 36, located near the Engineering Research Laboratory, will be closed Friday, June 23, for a fireworks display by Explosives Camp participants. The lot must by completely empty by 6 p.m. on June 23 to allow for the fireworks. Display set up will begin at approximately 2 p.m. For more information, please contact parking operations at 341-4303.

The S&T campus is bustling with activity and learning this summer as approximately 600 elementary, middle and high school teachers from around the U.S. are visiting to learn how to better teach engineering, computer science and biomedical science. The teachers are involved in Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national effort to get more youth interested in and prepared to study engineering and science related fields in college. Missouri S&T is the state affiliate for PLTW and offers teacher training in several science, technology and engineering fields.

Customers who purchase a Dell laptop for $700 or more at the S&T Store will receive a rebate check for $150. The offer is available at the store and online at www.thesandtstore.com.