geosciences

CAREER Award funds research on earthquake history

Posted by on May 4, 2021

Dr. Jonathan Obrist-Farner, assistant professor of geology and geophysics, received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award for his investigation of ancient earthquake history along the North American-Caribbean Tectonic Plate Boundary.

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Bai named SPE distinguished member

Posted by on August 6, 2019

Dr. Baojun Bai is a 2019 recipient of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Distinguished Membership.

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In the news: McManus book, tropical storm, ‘dude,’ Bionic Bowel, pool cleanliness

Posted by on August 6, 2019

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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Surprise! Eight faculty receive Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award

Posted by on January 8, 2019

Eight Missouri S&T faculty were honored with the 2017-18 Sustained Excellence in Outstanding Teaching Award at S&T’s faculty awards banquet on Dec. 4.

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34 faculty members honored for outstanding teaching

Posted by on December 4, 2018

Thirty-four Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty members will receive the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2017-18. The winners will be recognized at a ceremony tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 4).

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18 faculty receive tenure, promotions

Posted by on October 2, 2018

Eighteen faculty members at Missouri S&T received promotions or tenure effective Sept. 1. The faculty members are:

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Faculty projects selected for eFellows program

Posted by on August 15, 2018

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.

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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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    41 S&T faculty members honored for outstanding teaching

    Posted by on December 5, 2017

    Forty-one faculty members have received the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2016-17. The winners were recognized at a ceremony in November. The Outstanding Teaching Award is given each year to faculty members by the Outstanding Teaching Award committee, which bases its selections on student evaluations.

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    Liu elected Geological Society of American fellow

    Posted by on November 7, 2017

    Dr. Kelly Liu, professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering, has been elected as a fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA).

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