history and political science
VIDEO: Using Zoom’s chat function when teaching remotely
In this video, Dr. Petra Dewitt, associate professor of history and political science, discusses how she has benefited from training on teaching remotely.
Read More »Join watch party, discussion of ‘Suffragette’
Join student diversity initiative’s Netflix party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, to watch “Suffragette.” The film portrays women’s dangerous fight for their right to vote in early 20th-century Britain.
Read More »In the news: Lathers, Roberts, Sheppard, Wernke
St. Louis Public Radio reporter Evie Hemphill interviewed Dr. Marie Lathers about pandemic literature and the course she is teaching on the topic this semester. The story, “‘It’s The Same Fears’: A Missouri S&T Class Finds Solace in Pandemic Literature’’ aired on Feb. 5.
Read More »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.
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