Author: Andrew Careaga
Environmental engineers study fabrics, materials for face covers
ROLLA, Mo. – The day before the federal government issued new recommendations that Americans wear cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, a researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology decided to test a few common household materials – pillowcases, scarves, furnace filters – “out of curiosity.” His early results, […]
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Campus rallies to 3-D print protective medical gear
NOTE: Due to the overwhelming number of requests for assistance — and requests for help — we ask anyone interested in further information about this project to complete this form. When representatives from Phelps Health, anticipating a shortage of protective masks due to the coronavirus outbreak, needed help, students, faculty and staff at Missouri S&T […]
Read More »S&T to move coursework online, suspend travel, limit meetings and gatherings
Update 3/14/20: All classes will be taught remotely for the remainder of the spring semester. The university will remain open to ensure students who need access to dining and housing, library resources or broadband are accommodated. All in-person courses at Missouri University of Science and Technology will move online effective Wednesday, March 18, due to concerns associated with […]
Read More »St. Pat’s, Teaching and Learning Technology events canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Due to concerns related to the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Missouri University of Science and Technology has canceled all university-sponsored events associated with the annual St. Pat’s Celebration and the university’s Teaching and Learning Technology Conference.
Read More »Video: coronavirus health and safety tips
In this video, Dr. David Westenberg, associate professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, discusses tips on protecting yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19). More information about the virus and Missouri S&T’s response and planning is available on this website.
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Op-ed: For 150 years, innovation has run through Rolla
The following opinion piece by Missouri S&T Chancellor Mohammad Dehghani has appeared in several media outlets in Missouri, including The Missouri Times, Springfield News-Leader, The Rolla Daily News and Phelps County Focus. Doppler radar. Mobile payment systems. A GPS in the palm of your hand. We take these types of everyday technologies for granted. But […]
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19 important research stories of 2019
From out-of-this-world discoveries to fresh insights into the origins of life, designing nanoscale holograms, new treatments for brain injury and a “boldly revisionist” look at World War II, Missouri S&T researchers made significant contributions to our understanding of the world around us in 2019. Here’s a look back at 19 of the most significant research […]
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‘Forged in Gold,’ commemorative history of Missouri S&T, available for pre-order
As Missouri S&T prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2020, a commemorative, coffee table-style history book about the university is now available for pre-order. Forged in Gold: Missouri S&T’s First 150 Years was written by Dr. Larry Gragg, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor emeritus of history and political science at Missouri S&T. The book is […]
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The million-dollar degree: Missouri S&T tops in state, says Georgetown ROI study
Is college worth it? That’s a question on the minds of many Americans today. A new study from Georgetown University identifies which universities in the U.S. provide the greatest long-term financial gain for their graduates, and shows that a degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the most valuable in the […]
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S&T expands Project Lead The Way to rural south-central Missouri school districts
Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that aims to generate interest in science and engineering among pre-college students, is expanding into new school districts in 10 south-central Missouri counties. The state’s PLTW effort is coordinated through Missouri S&T, which is providing state-funded grants to the districts. David Hosick, senior program director of […]
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