Thomas Vojta
Learn about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Dec. 4
Dr. Thomas Vojta, chair and professor of physics, will present “Quantum Physics in the Palm of Your Hand,” a lecture about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in Room 104 Physics Building.
Read More »Search committee for grad school dean announced, nominations sought
The following individuals are serving on a search committee for the founding dean of Missouri S&T’s graduate school and vice provost of graduate and postdoctoral studies.
Read More »S&T faculty to lead Campus Connect session on math accessibility Sept. 24
The University of Missouri System will host the first Campus Connect seminar at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, via Zoom. S&T faculty members Dr. Clayton Lungstrum, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, and Dr. Thomas Vojta, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and chair of physics, will demonstrate how Mathpix converts handwritten and digital math into accessible formats.
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Physics students earn top honors in 2025 Fuller Prize Competition
Five undergraduate researchers in physics have been recognized in the 2025 Fuller Prize Competition for Undergraduate Research. The annual event, which honors the legacy of former department chair Dr. Harold Q. Fuller, drew 14 project submissions this year.
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Learn about the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics Nov. 21
Dr. Thomas Vojta, chair and professor of physics, will present “From Spin Glass to Artificial Minds,” a lecture about the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Room 104 Physics Building.
Read More »Learn about the inside of atoms at Nobel Prize in Physics lecture today
Dr. Thomas Vojta, chair and professor of physics, will present “The world inside atoms revealed by ultrafast light pulses,” a lecture about the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics, 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in Room 104 of the Physics Building.
Read More »Vojta awarded fellowship at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Dr. Thomas Vojta, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and chair of physics, was awarded a visiting faculty fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, which is one of the top STEM universities in India.
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2021 Nobel Prize in Physics public lecture on Thursday
Dr. Thomas Vojta, chair of physics, will present “Hidden Patterns in Complex Systems,” a lecture on the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics, at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Room 104 of the Physics Building
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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:
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S&T wins $2 million grant for supercomputer research
Missouri S&T has received a $1.96 million grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase and install a new supercomputing system on campus.
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