Q&A with CEC

Q&A with CEC: Michelle Backes

Posted by on April 29, 2025

Michelle Backes is an office support assistant for materials science and engineering. She has worked at S&T for eight months. Can you share your professional background?I started in retail in high school, and worked a few retail jobs up until eight months ago. I spent most of that time with Kroger, followed by a few […]

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Q&A with CEC: Mallory North

Posted by on March 25, 2025

Mallory North is an academic advisor for computer science and computer engineering. She has worked at S&T for almost a year.

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Q&A with CEC: Joann Stiritz

Posted by on February 27, 2025

Joann Stiritz is a senior communications specialist for civil, architectural and environmental engineering. She has worked at S&T for 28 years. Can you share your professional background? I have a degree in commercial art and business administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. I’m a senior communications coordinator for the civil, architectural and environmental engineering […]

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Q&A with CEC: Michael Murphy

Posted by on January 29, 2025

Michael Murphy is a research engineering technician for the Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. He has worked at S&T for eight years. Can you share your professional background? I have a machinist and construction background, and I am a graduate of State Technical College of Missouri. What do you most enjoy […]

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Q&A with CEC: Rebel Schultz

Posted by on October 30, 2024

Rebel Schultz is an office support assistant for computer science. She has worked at S&T since June. What do you most enjoy about working at Missouri S&T?  I get to meet people from all over the world. What is one piece of advice you would give to a new CEC staff member?Hang in there! Although there is […]

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Q&A with CEC: Keri Drew

Posted by on August 28, 2024

Keri Drew is an office support assistant for mechanical and aerospace engineering. She has worked at S&T for three years.

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Q&A with CEC: Lurong (Dena) He 

Posted by on May 21, 2024

Lurong (Dena) He is a senior communications coordinator for mechanical and aerospace engineering. She has worked at S&T for one year and seven months.

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Q&A with CEC: Latesha Zach

Posted by on April 25, 2024

Latesha Zach is the CEC fiscal manager. She has worked at S&T for 12 years. What do you most enjoy about working at Missouri S&T?The people. I’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing people who I would have never met otherwise.  What is your proudest accomplishment while working here?Co-leading the establishment of the CEC […]

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Q&A with CEC: Emily Bullock

Posted by on March 19, 2024

Emily Bullock is an office assistant for materials science and engineering. She has worked at S&T for 4.5 years. What do you most enjoy about working at Missouri S&T?I enjoy helping the students during their time here and seeing them accomplish their goals. I also enjoy working with my coworkers — especially my dad, Brian, […]

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Q&A with CEC: Stephen Casey

Posted by on October 27, 2023

Stephen Casey is a senior academic advisor for mining, explosives, nuclear and materials science engineering. He has been an S&T employee for seven years. What do you most enjoy about working at Missouri S&T?The people. As an advisor, I get to be a key part in the students’ S&T experience, and I get to meet […]

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