Larry Gragg

New faculty invited to learn about S&T history over dinner

Posted by on February 28, 2019

All first- and second-year faculty and a guest are invited to attend a dinner featuring a presentation titled “The History of Missouri S&T” at the Public House Brewing Co.’s St. James Taproom at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

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Huebner named CAFE chair

Posted by on January 24, 2019

The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) announces that Dr. Wayne Huebner, professor of materials science and engineering, is now serving as chair of CAFE. His tenure will last until through May 2020. Huebner brings many years of experience to the position as a former department chair and vice provost for research.

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Pranks? There’s a speaker for that

Posted by on January 8, 2019

Dr. Larry Gragg, professor emeritus of history, has been selected for the 2019-20 Missouri Humanities Council’s speakers’ bureau, named “Show Me Missouri: Conversations about Missouri’s Past, Present and Future.”

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Two faculty honored at Homecoming

Posted by on November 6, 2018

Dr. Larry Gragg and Dr. Wenqing Hu were honored during the Miner Alumni Association’s Legends Luncheon on Oct. 12 in Hasselmann Alumni House.

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Let CASB career panel unlock your students’ future

Posted by on October 4, 2018

Please encourage all College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) students, regardless of major, to attend a career panel and discussion 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Carver Room of the Havener Center. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the career progression and experiences of several alumni. Registration is online.

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Hear results Sept. 14 of gap analysis of faculty development

Posted by on September 10, 2018

The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) invites you to a presentation about the results of a year-long gap analysis of faculty professional development at Missouri S&T. The presentation will be held noon-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. Lunch will be provided. Please register online.

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Learn about Latinx experience Sept. 12

Posted by on September 10, 2018

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join student diversity initiatives to learn about the Lantinx experience from an academic perspective. Dr. Larry Gragg, professor emeritus of history, will share his research on this subject 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Room B10 Bertelsmeyer Hall. Pizza will be provided.

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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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    CERTI merges into CAFE, provides faculty one stop for professional development

    Posted by on July 5, 2018

    The Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) has merged into The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE). The merger became effective June 30. This merger was made possible by Provost Robert Marley to provide high quality faculty professional development in teaching and research and service.

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    Educational research mini-grants awarded to five faculty projects

    Posted by on July 5, 2018

    Expanding the sophomore design curriculum for aerospace engineering students and maximizing the co-op experience are a couple of topics faculty will be researching with the help of mini-grant funding. The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) recently provided nearly $25,000 in mini-grant funding for the following projects:

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