biological sciences
Student places second in entrepreneurship contest
Vanessa Mahan, a senior in biological sciences at Missouri S&T from Kansas City, Missouri, has earned second place in a virtual “shark tank” style competition through the University of Missouri System’s Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) program.
Read More »In the news: New York Times, Healthline, St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. Yang Wang, assistant professor of environmental engineering, is quoted in The New York Times about his studies on aerosol transmission through household materials that could be used for face masks to protect from the coronavirus. The article, titled “What’s the Best Material for a Mask?” by Tara Parker-Pope is published in the April 5 issue. Dr. […]
Read More »In the news: 150th anniversary, handwashing, special effects
COVID-19: Attend tomorrow’s talk on coronavirus
Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, will give a talk titled “COVID-19: How We Can Prepare Ourselves for the Ongoing Pandemic” 4-5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4) in St. Pat’s Ballroom A and B of the Havener Center.
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Grants go to 11 projects for 150th celebration
In support of our upcoming 150th anniversary, Missouri S&T is providing mini-grants to faculty, staff and students planning creative ways to commemorate the milestone. Eleven projects were selected from 31 proposals to celebrate the anniversary from October 2020 to November 2021.
Read More »Lifetime achievement award goes to geology professor
Dr. Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe, professor of geology and biological sciences, has received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.
Read More »In the news: Endangered species at fort, Project Lead the Way
Westenberg selected for ASM award
Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, will receive the American Society for Microbiology Carski Award.
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Miner Challenge seeks faculty and staff advisors
The Miner Challenge Alternative Break Program is looking for four faculty or staff advisors for U.S. Spring Break 2020 experiences. Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor in biological sciences, discusses his experiences as an advisor in a video.
Read More »In the news: McManus book, tropical storm, ‘dude,’ Bionic Bowel, pool cleanliness
Dr. John McManus’ latest book is the subject of a book review by Harry Levins in the July 30 issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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