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Spotlight Theatre creation shines in Miner Creativity Challenge
Spotlight Theatre, an interactive toy that teaches young learners how a spotlight works on stage, took home first-place as the judge’s choice in the Miner Creativity Challenge held in April at Missouri S&T. The winning design was created by three seniors at Missouri S&T: Josie Schnelten, an engineering management major from Auburn, Illinois; Colby DaVolt, […]
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Earthquake simulator wins first place in second annual Miner Creativity Challenge
Seismic Simulator, an earthquake simulator that shows young learners the power of movement, was awarded the $5,000 first-place prize in the Miner Creativity Challenge held in April. The event is organized by Kummer Student Programs in partnership with S&T’s Makerspace and the Kummer Center for STEM Education.
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The Foam Warriors win S&T’s first Miner Creativity Challenge
On May 2, the Foam Warriors team was awarded the $5,000 first-place prize in the Miner Creativity Challenge for the STEM learning experience it created, the Quick Draw Cannon. The team was one of 11 to enter a toy designed and created for middle school students in the competition, which was open to teams of three to five S&T undergraduate or graduate students.
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A history of Miner pranks
According to the New England Historical Society, pranks have been a part of the college experience since at least the 13th century, when students at Oxford University sent a prostitute to the cardinal in residence. The tradition of pranks came to America with the Puritans in the 1600s. Two centuries later, the tradition of college pranks […]
Read More »New faculty spotlight
This news entry was submitted for the CASE Dean’s Newsletter in May. Lisa Pavia-Higel has joined Missouri S&T as an assistant teaching professor of English and Technical Communication. She brings over 15 years of teaching experience at vocational and community colleges, most recently serving as Professor of Communication and Theater at Jefferson College. At Missouri […]
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Kummer Vanguard Scholars reflect on their experiences
Now in its fourth year, the Kummer Vanguard Scholars program boasts 1,300 students at Missouri S&T. The program, established by a generous gift in 2020 from Fred and June Kummer, goes beyond a traditional scholarship program. We asked five first-generation college students about how their experience through the Kummer Vanguard Scholars program and Missouri S&T are helping them fulfill their dreams. Here’s what they said:
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2024 Highlights
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back and reflecting on some of the biggest news at S&T throughout the year.
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Registration now open for 2024 summer camps at Missouri S&T
Registration for Missouri S&T’s 2024 camp season is now open. Alongside several new camps, long-time favorites such as robotics, explosives and introduction to engineering are also open for registration.
Read More »Missouri S&T Renaissance Student Award granted to well-rounded graduate
Daniel Roesch, a graduating senior in ceramic engineering with minors in chemistry and studio art, has earned Missouri S&T’s 2018 Renaissance Student Award. S&T ‘s College of Arts, Sciences, and Business and the arts, languages and philosophy department presented the award, which includes a $1,000 prize, in a ceremony on campus today at the Havener Center.
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On 10th anniversary of name change, 10 things to celebrate
New Year’s Day marked the 10th anniversary of our name change from UMR to Missouri S&T. Here are 10 things we’re celebrating to mark the occasion.
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