Author: Peter Ehrhard
S&T math + education = award-winning teachers
Missouri S&T undergraduate Katie Harr recently received the Outstanding Mathematics Pre-Service Educator award from the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Harr, a junior in applied mathematics from Dupo, Illinois, is an observer and substitute teacher at Rolla High School and says she didn’t expect to earn the award, but was proud that S&T’s education faculty recommended her for it.
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Reardon named associate dean for academic affairs
Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at S&T. The appointment begins July 1.
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How many forever chemicals are in your local fish populations?
Substances known as “forever chemicals” are widely used, long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time, such as Teflon. The technical name of forever chemicals is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and they are found in water, air, fish and soil at locations around the world. Despite their prevalence, the extent of their impact on the environment is still not fully known.
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NGA chief AI officer speaks to students
Mark Munsell, chief AI officer and director of data and digital innovation for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, spoke to S&T students, faculty, and staff at a presentation in April. The talk, titled “AI and the Future of Intelligence for National Security,” included a discussion about artificial intelligence’s geospatial applications and how it could be used […]
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Behrendt receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Andrew Behrendt, associate teaching professor of history and political science at Missouri S&T, has won a Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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S&T researcher investigates small-class effects on science achievement
Many factors affect a high school student’s ability to excel in science classes. Smaller classroom sizes are generally thought to improve most subjects’ lessons, especially reading and mathematics, but few studies have been conducted that look at science achievement.
Read More »Dolan named chair of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T
Dr. Kathryn Dolan has been named chair of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T. She is currently a professor in the department.
Read More »Zhang named the Gary Havener Endowed Professor at S&T
Dr. Yanzhi Zhang has been named the inaugural Gary Havener Endowed Professor of mathematics and statistics at Missouri S&T. She is currently a professor in the department.
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An explosive ambulance ride
When appendicitis strikes, most people focus on getting emergency treatment and healing as quickly as possible. But when Devin Chiaramonti's body sent him to the hospital during his first year of college, he mapped out his future life goals.
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CASE Dean’s Medal goes to Klaus Woelk
Dr. Klaus Woelk recently received the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Commitment to Undergraduate Student Success in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Missouri S&T.
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