Month: December 2012
Bridgette Betz named director of student financial assistance
Bridgette Betz
Bridgette Betz, interim director of student financial assistance at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become director of student financial assistance effective Jan. 1, 2013.
Read More »The year’s top news, Discover stories
The appointment of a new chancellor in 2012 and stories of innovative research about strong forces in nanomaterials, potential cancer-causing ingredients in sunscreen and how eye-tracking reveals what’s most important on a website were among the most viewed stories on Missouri S&T’s news website in 2012. Meanwhile, a profile of the 2012 freshman class, an English professor’s study of Fight Club and the 104th annual St. Pat’s Celebration were among the year’s most viewed Discover stories from the S&T website.
Kiplinger’s ranks Missouri S&T a top value
Missouri University of Science and Technology is once again one of the nation’s top public universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Read More »S&T research predicts growth, survival of ‘superorganism’ ant colonies
Smaller ant colonies tend to live faster, die younger and burn up more energy than their larger counterparts, as do the individual ants that make up those colonies, according to new research that views the colonies as “superorganisms” in which social insects function much like the cells of a body.
Undergraduate Colin Ryan honored for research on rare-earth phosphates
An undergraduate student at Missouri University of Science and Technology has received national recognition for his research on a process for creating rare-earth phosphates. The process could be used to develop materials for optical sensors and diode lighting applications, such as LED (light-emitting diode) lighting.
Read More »Missouri S&T awards professional degrees
Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded six honorary professional degrees during winter commencement ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15. The degrees recognize the outstanding Missouri S&T graduates for professional achievement.
Read More »Environmentally benign coatings project wins national award
A Missouri University of Science and Technology effort to investigate environmentally benign, corrosion-resistant coatings for military aircraft and other weapons systems has received national recognition from the U.S. Defense Department.
Fahrenholtz named Curators’ Professor
Dr. William G. Fahrenholtz, professor of ceramic engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Professor of ceramic engineering. Fahrenholtz will be officially recognized during commencement ceremonies at S&T on Saturday, Dec. 15.
Read More »Phillip Phillips to perform additional show in Rolla
Singer Phillip Phillips will perform two concerts at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The winner of the 2012 season of television’s “American Idol” singing competition will perform at 7:30 and at 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla. Tickets are $25 for the public and $20 for Missouri S&T students.
Read More »Design ‘Celebration’ tee, win $200 at S&T Bookstore
Amateur artists and designers are invited to submit original designs for this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt. The winning submission will receive a $200 gift card to the Missouri S&T Bookstore.
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