history and political science
Sheppard elected to ARCE chapter
Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, associate professor of history and political science, has been elected to the board of the new Missouri chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE).
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Bicentennial lecture series starts soon
In honor of Missouri’s 200th anniversary, S&T will host a lecture series as part of the Missouri Bicentennial Alliance. The series will explore the cultural history of the Rolla region and the social and economic topics relative to Missourians. All presentations are free and open to the public. Talks will include:
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UM System to invest in humanities research
Two research projects involving S&T faculty are among the research and creative works projects in the areas of arts, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences announced recently by the University of Missouri System.
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Outstanding teaching awards go to 44 faculty
Forty-four faculty members will be honored with the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2019-20 and 35 faculty members received an Outstanding Teaching Commendation. Additionally two faculty members are being honored with the Sustained Excellence in Outstanding Teaching Award. Recipients are:
Read More »In the news: Dachau liberation, mask fit, moon resources
Dr. John McManus, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of history, discusses the liberation of Dachau by American troops in a history.com article published Nov. 6.
Read More »History fellowship honors faculty member
With a gift of $250,000, Missouri S&T history alumnus Cordell Smith has established the university’s first endowment to fund the research efforts of S&T history and political science faculty.
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History professor to talk S&T history
Join Dr. Larry Gragg to learn how this “country academy” founded in 1870 became one of the nation’s top technological research universities. Gragg will give a talk titled “Missouri S&T Celebrates 150 Years,” at noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, via Zoom. Register online.
Read More »Join discussion on Trail of Tears, watch film
Student diversity initiatives will host a short film that re-tells the story of the Trail of Tears at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, via Zoom. Register for the event.
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Talks planned on B-52s, gray squirrels, pandemic lit, more
Missouri S&T will feature six former and current Presidential Engagement Fellows who will each host a one-hour talk during Extension and Engagement Week 2020. These talks include:
Read More »Fogg named fellow of Paris institute
Dr. Shannon Fogg has been named a fellow of the Paris Institute for Advanced Study. uring her fellowship, she will work with research partners in Paris on a project related to the geography of the Holocaust in Paris.
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