environmental engineering
Environmental engineers study fabrics, materials for face covers
The day before the federal government issued new recommendations that Americans wear cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, a researcher at Missouri S&T decided to test a few common household materials – pillowcases, scarves, furnace filters – “out of curiosity.” His early results, which he shared on Twitter on April […]
Read More »Oerther receives honor award for insurance product
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, received the 2020 Honor Award in Environmental Sustainability as part of the annual Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science competition hosted by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. The award was to be presented at an awards luncheon scheduled at the National Press Club […]
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 »Oerther recognized for lifetime achievement
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, has received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.
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EPA chief reappoints Burken to Science Advisory Board
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 11 members of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) in October and invited Missouri S&T professor Dr. Joel Burken to serve another three-year term.
Read More »Oerther named Kappe distinguished lecturer
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, has been selected as the 2020 Kappe Distinguished Lecturer by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
Read More »Oerther receives humanitarian award
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, professor of environmental health engineering, received the 2019 NLN Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award.
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Oerther receives UM System’s Ratchford award
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi awarded Dr. Daniel B. Oerther the C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award on June 20 during the Board of Curators meeting at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Read More »Oerther to receive NSPE award
The National Society of Professional Engineers will honor Dr. Daniel B. Oerther with the 2019 Education Excellence Award during the society’s annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri, in July.
Read More »Oerther to receive ASEE award
The American Society for Engineering Education will honor Dr. Daniel B. Oerther with the 2019 Robert G. Quinn Award during the society’s 126th annual conference and exposition in Tampa, Florida, in June.
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