Mormile appears on Science Channel
Dr. Melanie Mormile, professor of biological sciences and associate provost for faculty affairs, spoke about her research with salt crystals in a show that aired on the Science Channel in November. Mormile was featured in the “Alien Oceans” episode of Space’s Deepest Secrets.
Read More »Best Paper Award goes to Enke, Kim
Dr. David Enke, professor of engineering management and systems engineering, and Dr. Youngmin Kim, visiting post-doctoral fellow in engineering management and systems engineering, received the Best Paper Award in the application category at the 2016 Complex Adaptive System Conference, held Nov. 2-4 in Los Angeles. Their paper is titled “Using Neural Networks to Forecast Volatility for an Asset Allocation Strategy Based on the Target Volatility.”
Read More »McManus goes on air about Pearl Harbor attacks
Military historian Dr. John C. McManus, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of history, lent his expertise to reporters for articles commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks on Dec. 7. He was interviewed by Kelly Moffitt with St. Louis Public Radio for “75 Years Later: St. Louis Memories of the Pearl Harbor Attacks, the ‘Date Which will Live in Infamy.’” He was also quoted in “100,000 Put in Relocation Campus After 1941 Attack” by Lou Wilin in The Courier, based in Northwestern Ohio.
Read More »Blowing up Barbie — Essay examines explosives camp
In his new book, “Digging In: Further Collected Writings of Jay Nordlinger,” the National Review senior editor compiles essays. Originally published in the July 15, 2013, issue of National Review, Nordlinger’s book includes an essay about Missouri S&T’s explosives camp and Dr. Paul Worsey, professor of mining engineering and director of explosives education.
Read More »Video reflects on 2016, one second each day
Videographer Terry Barner captured one-second moments of each academic day in 2016 to create a year-in-review video. Did you make a cameo appearance? Check out the video to see how many people and activities you recognize.
Read More »Traveling trophy goes to Butler-Carlton Hall
Employees at Butler-Carlton Hall donated 271 items for food and toy drives in November, giving the highest number at an S&T building and garnering a traveling trophy. Staff Council members collected the donations throughout campus and delivered them to Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise (GRACE) for those in need. Beth Abner, human resources representative and chair of Staff Council, presented Darlene Turner, administrative associate, with the traveling trophy for Butler-Carlton Hall.
Read More »Water on at Schrenk Hall, compressed air outage planned next week
Following a planned water outage at Schrenk Hall that began Dec. 19, water was turned back on Dec. 21 and is available throughout the building. There will be no de-ionized water, gas or compressed air available in both wings of Schrenk Hall from Tuesday, Dec. 27, to Friday, Dec. 30. For questions, please contact Ron Boggs, senior construction project manager, at 308-7066.
Read More »Provost’s office thanks commencement committee
Nearly 800 degrees were conferred to Missouri S&T undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students at two ceremonies Dec. 17. “Thank you to Krista Chambers and the Commencement Committee for all their hard work to make the events run smoothly,” says Dr. Robert Marley, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Read More »Check out corporate relations newsletter
The latest issue of the corporate relations newsletter provides a recap of S&T’s first Industry Day, describes the Center for Sustainability (formerly the office of sustainable energy and environmental engagement, or OSE3) and introduces corporate relations staff. Read the issue online. You can also sign up to receive the newsletter.
Read More »eConnection moves to winter break schedule
The employee eConnection for faculty and staff will move to its winter break schedule starting Wednesday, Dec. 28. During this period, eConnection will be sent weekly on Wednesdays. The eConnection will return to its regular schedule of Mondays and Thursdays on Monday, Jan. 23. Please continue to submit entries to eConnection and remember to add your event notices to the campus calendar.
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