Month: September 2017
For Carla Bates, perseverance pays
Growing up in Rolla, Dr. Carla Bates knew all about the local university and thought about working there, or even earning a degree from there one day. Three degrees later, she’s now in her fourth year on the business and information technology (BIT) faculty and doing her “dream job” of teaching.
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S&T SILO house heading to Colorado
A group of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology has spent the past two years building a solar-powered house and, after disassembling it into several pieces, will reassemble the house in Colorado to compete in an international building competition.
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Missouri S&T adds master’s degree in explosives technology
Growing interest in explosives technology among both federal investigators and military personnel is prompting Missouri University of Science and Technology to further expand its graduate programs in the field.
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators on Thursday voted to approve a new master of science degree in explosives technology at Missouri S&T. The proposal now awaits final approval by the state Coordinating Board of Higher Education.
Asphalt conference Nov. 28-29 at Missouri S&T
The 60th annual Asphalt Conference will be held Nov. 28-29 at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Registration is $135 per person and is available online at asphalt.mst.edu.
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S&T industrial-organizational psychology program ranked second in the nation
The online master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked second in the nation by the website AffordableColleges.com.
Read More »Statement regarding U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Sept. 22 announcement
Missouri S&T continues to be dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation. We reaffirm our commitment to our students, faculty and staff who work every day to support our community.
As part of the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T complies with federal guidelines, and we will review the guidance carefully to see if any changes in policies and procedures are necessary. We plan to engage in discussion and feedback.
People facing discrimination, harassment, sexual violence or retaliation can file reports to the Missouri S&T equity and Title IX office.
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Apply to speak at Missouri S&T’s second annual TEDx Talk
Area community members can apply to present ideas at a TEDx event on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus this spring.
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Missouri S&T receives federal support for early-stage research into tapping “citizen scientists” to collect water quality data
Picture teams of smartphone-toting citizen scientists, poised to collect water samples and test for contaminants thanks to a user-friendly app that can crowdsource rapid responders to mobilize the next time a public water system is at risk.
Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of South Florida are tapping National Science Foundation seed money set aside for “potentially transformative research” to advance the technology and hone the social mobilization efforts needed to summon trained, trusted teams of everyday water watchers.
Rolla cultural festival will be held Sept. 30
Missouri University of Science and Technology will host the eighth annual Celebration of Nations in collaboration with the city of Rolla on Sept. 30. The event gives local residents and students a chance to showcase and celebrate the cultural diversity that makes Rolla unique.
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Sports Headlines
- Beckham Goes 3-for-5 with a Homer to Help Lift Miners to 12th Win in a Row
- Miners vs Saints on Tap in Gibson This Week
- Miners Shift to CMU Invite; Heptathlon, Throws Compete
- Miners Travel to Lincoln for Friday Doubleheader Following Schedule Change
- Miners Look To Continue Historic Streak at Southwest Baptist