Author: Andrew Careaga
Nuran Ercal named Vitek Chair of Biochemistry
Dr. Nuran Ercal, professor of chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology and an expert in the study of lead toxicity and free radicals in biological systems, has been named the Richard K. Vitek/Foundation for Chemical Research Endowed Chair in biochemistry at Missouri S&T. The position takes effect June 1.
Read More »Demand remains high for S&T grads
Even in the down economy, this spring’s graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology continue to draw the attention of prospective employers. But rather than getting half a dozen offers from competing Fortune 500 companies, students are now looking at fewer offers, mostly from smaller firms or startups.
Read More »Students create smart way to mix, dispense drinks
Restaurants of the future may have a smarter way to serve sodas and mixed drinks, if an idea developed by a trio of Missouri S&T students catches on.
Read More »Biofuel production: a drink-or-drive issue?
Federal requirements to increase the production of ethanol has developed into a “drink-or-drive issue” in the Midwest as a result of biofuel production’s impact on water supplies and water quality, says an environmental engineering researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the latest issue of the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Chancellor highlights growth in State of the University Address
Despite the struggling economy, things are looking up at Missouri University of Science and Technology, with growth in enrollment, private giving and research funding, Missouri S&T Chancellor John F. Carney III said Tuesday (April 28, 2009).
Portions of Missouri Energy Summit to be broadcast online
Portions of the Missouri Energy Summit, a statewide energy summit chaired by Missouri S&T Chancellor John F. Carney III, will be available for viewing live over the Internet.
Red-hot research could lead to new materials
Recent experiments to create a fast-reacting explosive by concocting it at the nanoscopic level could result in more spectacular firework displays. But more impressive to the Missouri University of Science and Technology professor who led the research, the method used to mix chemicals at that tiny scale could lead to new strong porous materials for […]
Read More »S&T math students star in inquiry-based learning film
Movies like “A Beautiful Mind” notwithstanding, mathematics rarely gets top billing, or even a cameo appearance, in Hollywood movies. But for students in one math class at Missouri University of Science and Technology, the way they learn their subject will play a starring role for educators hoping to better understand a learning method with roots almost as old as mathematics itself.
Read More »S&T grad Sandra Magnus returns from 4-month space trip
After more than four months living aboard the International Space Station, Missouri S&T graduate Sandra Magnus has returned to earth.
Read More »Missouri S&T professor receives Iraqi Cultural Office’s Mesopotamia Award
Dr. Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan, chair of chemical and biological engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recently received the Mesopotamia Award for Engineering from the Iraqi Cultural Office – USA. The award is presented to U.S. academics of Iraqi origin for achievements in engineering, science, medicine and the humanities.
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