Robotics expert to speak about robots that teach
Dr. Brian Scassellati, professor of computer science, cognitive science and mechanical engineering at Yale and director of the National Science Foundation Expedition on Socially Assistive Robotics, will speak at Missouri S&T in February. Scassellati will present “Building Robots That Teach” at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, in Room 209 Computer Science Building.
Read More »MAE Centennial Seminar Series presents Tim Barefield
As part of the MAE Centennial Seminar Series, the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering will host a presentation by Tim Barefield 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in Room 199 Toomey Hall. Barefield currently serves as chief operating officer of Pershing Square. He is a 1983 mechanical engineering graduate of Missouri S&T. Get more details.
Read More »COER to host employer panel
Join representatives from AT&T, Boeing, RSM and S.M. Wilson as they discuss “The Employer Perspective, Career Fair and Interviewing” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center. Light refreshments will be provided by career opportunities and employer relations (COER).
Read More »Course on spatio-temporal modeling offered in Columbia
The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Statistical Association is sponsoring a short course, “Introduction to Statistics for Spatio-temporal Data,” by Dr. Chris Wikle, professor of statistics at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The course will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Leadership Auditorium at the MU Student Center in Columbia. The deadline for early registration is Thursday, Feb. 16. For more information, including registration fees, please visit the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Statistical Association website.
Read More »Stay up to date on legislative issues
With Missouri’s General Assembly now in session, faculty, staff and students interested in the latest news from the state capitol should subscribe to the University of Missouri System Legislative Update. This weekly newsletter is delivered to your inbox every Friday with information about state and federal issues that impact, or could impact, the university. Subscribe.
Read More »Chancellor Schrader named to NCAA Division II Presidents Council
Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader has been selected to serve a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Presidents Council, the organization’s highest governance office. The council sets the strategic direction for the division. Schrader’s term began Saturday, Jan. 21, at the conclusion of the Division II business session at the NCAA Convention in Nashville. Read more online.
Read More »Open forum on CEC dean planned Feb. 15
All faculty and staff are invited to attend an open forum on the search for the next vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. The open forum for faculty and staff will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Meramec Room of the Havener Center.
Read More »Improve your financial wellness, earn incentive points
Improve your financial wellness with a free workshop from Fidelity and earn points toward the University of Missouri wellness incentive. Fidelity’s workshops are designed to help you get to where you want to be financially. Workshops cover various topics, including budgeting, debt management, investing and saving for retirement. The next workshop, “Create A Budget, Ditch your Debt and Start Building for the Future,” will be held 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Room 201A of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library.
Read More »Come to the table with corporate relations
Again this year, the corporate relations staff will host monthly roundtable luncheons to share the office’s mission and goals with faculty and staff. Luncheons will be held Wednesdays, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, and May. 24. Participants will learn how corporate relations and the Center for Sustainability can help them increase their collaboration with corporate partners in research, student recruitment, distance education and more. If you are interested in participating in one of these round tables, please contact Dana Wansing, office support associate, at 341-7565.
Read More »Portion of parking lot closed near Emerson Hall
The front row of Lot 5, Area L, in front of Emerson Hall will be closed until further notice to allow access for construction vehicles. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the parking office at 341-4303.
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