Author: Andrew Careaga

Experimental mine project receives state matching funds

Posted by on April 3, 2015

Missouri University of Science and Technology will receive $1.2 million in state capital appropriations for a new research and teaching building at its Experimental Mine – regularly listed as one of Popular Science magazine’s most “awesome labs” and home to the university’s popular summer Explosives Camp for high school juniors and seniors.

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Chancellor brings Show Me Value Tour to Steelville

Posted by on March 31, 2015

Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will tour Steelville Manufacturing Co. and visit Steelville Middle School on Thursday, April 2, as part of the Show Me Value Tour, a statewide initiative by University of Missouri System leaders to discuss the importance of a college education.

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Pioneering African American Dr. Tamiko M. Youngblood dies

Posted by on March 25, 2015

As a student at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Dr. Tamiko M. Youngblood dreamed of breaking down barriers for African Americans.

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Missouri S&T ranks high in ROI report

Posted by on March 6, 2015

Missouri University of Science and Technology is among the nation’s top universities in terms of offering the best value, according to the 2015 PayScale College ROI Report.

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Arcade-style ‘snake invasion’ brings campus tradition online

Posted by on March 2, 2015

Every March, students at Missouri University of Science and Technology wield wooden walking sticks called shillelaghs to rid the campus of rubber snakes in honor of how, according to legend, St. Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland centuries ago. This year students, alumni and other visitors to the university’s website will be able to join […]

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Flori listed among ‘Icons of Education’

Posted by on February 20, 2015

Dr. Ralph E. Flori Jr., program head of petroleum engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named one of Ingram’s magazine’s 2015 “Icons of Education” for his contributions to Missouri S&T and to higher education.

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At upcoming conference, historian to discuss lessons from technology’s past

Posted by on January 29, 2015

The impact of technological innovation on industries in the past holds valuable lessons for colleges and universities as they wrestle with new approaches to learning that could challenge traditional teaching models.

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Elizabeth Smith named Missouri S&T chief of staff

Posted by on January 23, 2015

Elizabeth (Bax) Smith has been named chief of staff for Missouri University of Science and Technology and will begin her duties on Monday, Feb. 2.

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Super Bowl victory an economic win to team’s community

Posted by on January 20, 2015

The city that is home to this year’s Super Bowl winner can expect additional income in its community as a result of the win, according to Dr. Michael Davis, associate professor of economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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U.S. News ranks Missouri S&T among top online graduate programs

Posted by on January 7, 2015

Fifteen online master’s degree programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology are ranked among the best in the country in four categories, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 Best Online Programs Rankings.

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