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Seed funding goes to six collaborative research projects

Posted by on January 8, 2019

Missouri S&T’s Center for Science Technology and Society (CSTS) recently providing seed funding for six interdisciplinary research projects.

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In the news: Explosive engineering research, Las Vegas mobster, Lie-detecting kiosk, Mars Rover team, moon ice, Mazoon College visit, next-gen batteries

Posted by on August 7, 2018

  • Mining Magazine published the article, “Missouri S&T Team Takes on Explosive Engineering Research” on July 30 about research led by Dr. Kyle Perry, assistant professor of mining and nuclear engineering. In the study, Perry’s team will pair explosives with common mining materials, with the ultimate goal of improving mine safety.
  • Dr. Larry Gragg, professor emeritus of history, was interviewed by reporter Tom Hawley on channel KSNV in Las Vegas. In the news segment, which aired Aug. 1, Gragg discussed how mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel shaped Las Vegas.
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    Student commencement speakers announced

    Posted by on May 3, 2018

    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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    23 faculty receive tenure promotions

    Posted by on October 3, 2017

    Twenty-three faculty members at Missouri S&T received promotions or tenure, effective Sept. 1. The faculty members are:

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    Bachman honored with Leavey Award for entrepreneurship

    Posted by on September 2, 2017

    Dr. Bonnie Bachman, professor and faculty fellow in economics, is one of seven educators nationwide to receive the Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education.

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    Faculty redesign courses, share experiences in videos

    Posted by on September 2, 2017

    With mini-grant funding from the Office of Undergraduate Studies and educational technology, faculty members set about transforming a course. These are highlighted in the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation’s (CERTI) Fall 2017 newsletter. The faculty and their projects, featured in five videos are:

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    S&T faculty receive UM Research Board Grants

    Posted by on July 12, 2017

    The University of Missouri Research Board awarded 10 grants to Missouri S&T faculty members in June. The 12-month grants provide seed money for research initiatives with significant potential for a high return on investment.

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    Bachman promotes I-Corps program in D.C.

    Posted by on August 2, 2016

    Dr. Bonnie Bachman, professor of economics, recently participated in a workshop on university research commercialization and entrepreneurship sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The workshop, held July 25 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., focused on addressing complex global issues through science and technology research and entrepreneurship. […]

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