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Switzer named Electrochemical Society fellow
Dr. Jay Switzer, the Donald L. Castleman/Foundation for Chemical Research Professor of Discovery and Curators’ Distinguished Professor of chemistry, has been selected as a fellow of the Electrochemical Society (ECS). He will be formally recognized during the plenary session of the 234th ECS Meeting in Cancun in October.
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Ahmad to discuss history, S&T in Japan
Dr. Diana Ahmad, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of history, has been invited to teach university classes for one week in July at the Hachinohe Institute of Technology (HIT) in Hachinohe, Japan.
Read More »Researchers publish on new method to boost electron mobility, conductivity
Two Missouri S&T chemistry researchers are part of an international team that has designed a new metal-organic framework that exhibits dramatic improvements in electron mobility, which could lead to new applications for fuels cells, batteries and other technologies. The team describes its research in a Nature Materials paper published online June 4.
Read More »James publishes book chapter on speech, debate
A book chapter by Kendrea James, lecturer in arts, languages, and philosophy, “Competition and Community-Building in Forensics,” has been published in Competition, Community, and Educational Growth: Contemporary Perspectives on Competitive Speech and Debate. The text includes academic thought on the impact of forensics with insights beyond the high school experience.
Read More »Caribbean Museums publishes paper by two S&T faculty
Dr. William Schonberg and Luce Myers recently co-authored the paper, “Technology as Art and Art as Technology – Educating Museum Audiences Through Artistic Endeavor.” It appears in the April 2018 issue of Caribbean Museums, a publication of the Museums Association of the Caribbean.
Read More »CASB meeting planned today
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Business cordially invites all faculty and staff to attend an open meeting 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in Room 125 Butler-Carlton Hall. The goals of the meeting are to celebrate notable accomplishments within the college, to seek feedback from faculty and staff, and to promote positive and sustained engagement among the members of all units.
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Check out student art, attend awards ceremony tonight
The Havener Center will soon display more than 100 unique pieces of art created by students in art appreciation, drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art and photography classes. Enjoy refreshments and music and vote for the “best of show” winner during an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the Havener Center. At 6 p.m., join the arts, languages and philosophy department for the Renaissance Student Award presentation and ALPY awards ceremony, which will include awards in film, French and Russian.
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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 »Tap into work behavior research over a pint
Join the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business for the next Research on Tap lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, on the second-floor loft of Public House Brewing Co. in Rolla. Dr. Clair Kueny, assistant professor of psychological science, will present “Good or Bad for Whom? Reactions to Other’s Discretionary Work Behaviors.”
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