biological sciences
Student commencement speakers announced
Six graduating students have been chosen to speak during Missouri S&T’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 15. During morning and afternoon ceremonies, two undergraduate students — one representing the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) and one representing the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) — as well as a graduate student will speak. The speakers are:
Read More »Presentation to focus on nanotoxicity, bioactive molecules
Dr. Yue-Wern Huang, professor of biological sciences, will present a lecture 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in Room 104 Centennial Hall. Huang’s presentation will be titled “Delivery of Biologically Active Molecules for Biomedical Research and Application: Uptake, Efficacy and Toxicity.”
Read More »18 faculty receive tenure, promotions
Eighteen faculty members at Missouri S&T received promotions or tenure effective Sept. 1. The faculty members are:
Read More »In the news: China’s economy, credit cards, moon ice
- Alanna Krolikowski, assistant professor of history and political science, is quoted in an article about China’s economy that also includes quotes from Bill Gates and Penny Pritzker, former U.S. secretary of commerce, among many others. Read More »
Faculty projects selected for eFellows program
Eight proposals for the Provost’s eFellows grants have been accepted for 2018-19 as part of a program that promotes innovative and collaborative course design for blended or fully online courses.
Read More »In the news: ASM.org, Engineering.com, Globe and Mail, IEEE Spectrum, Kansas City Star, Missouri Business, New York Post, People Behind the Science, Washington Post
- Dr. Dave Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences, wrote an article, “What It’s Like to Volunteer at a Science Festival,” posted May 16 on the American Society for Microbiology’s website, asm.org.
- Dr. Frank Liou, the Michael and Joyce Bytnar Product Innovation and Creativity Professor, was interviewed for an article, “Bridging the Skills Gap in the Manufacturing Industry,” by Meghan Brown of engineering.com. The article was posted on the engineering.com website on May 15. Read More »
Student commencement speakers announced
Six graduating students have been chosen to speak during Missouri S&T’s commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 12. During morning and afternoon ceremonies, two undergraduate students – one representing the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) and one representing the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) – as well as a graduate student will speak. The speakers for the 10 a.m. ceremony will be:
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Experiential learning, service awards go to four
Dr. Stuart Baur, Jessica Haywood, Dr. Daniel Oerther and Dr. David Westenberg received awards for their roles in campus service and experiential learning. They received the awards from the office of academic support during a ceremony Feb. 13 on campus.
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Sleep next topic on tap in lecture series
When we don’t get enough sleep, we may have a hard time thinking, be cranky and slowly damage our bodies, which can lead to health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular issues. Dr. Matthew Thimgan, assistant professor of biological sciences, will talk about sleep at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the next “Research on Tap” lecture on the second-floor loft of Public House Brewing Co. in Rolla. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. but please arrive early to grab a seat and maybe a drink.
Read More »Biologist to lecture on learning in the Galapagos
Dr. Tony Frankino will present a biological sciences lecture, “Research-based Learning in the Galapagos” at noon Tuesday, March 6, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center. Frankino is an associate chair and associate professor in biology and biochemistry at the University of Houston.
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