Author: Peter Ehrhard

S&T alumna earns teaching award

Posted by on July 14, 2025

Madison Jolly, who earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2024, won a Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow Award from the Missouri Milken Educators in June. Jolly teaches at Bland Middle School in Bland, Missouri. Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates educators who have demonstrated high potential. The […]

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Harrell earns biomedical research award at S&T

Posted by on July 2, 2025

Jennifer Harrell has earned the 2025 Shi/Ma Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T. The winner is granted a $1,000 award in recognition of their contributions to the field of biomedical research.

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S&T English professor co-edits new book about Thoreau

Posted by on June 25, 2025

A new book about author Henry David Thoreau brings together scholars from across the globe who address some of the implications of his explorations of the nature of time, showing how sustained attention to a writer from our not-so-distant past can help us reimagine our future.

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New psychology book examines how people compare AI versus humans

Posted by on June 16, 2025

A new book by a Missouri S&T psychologist shares insights into the cost of disregarding artificial intelligence’s (AI) outcomes as being worth less than an actual person’s. These outcomes may be advice, evaluations of other people, harmful decisions, artistic creations or relational interactions.

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Stop repeating failure; start leading with common sense

Posted by on June 6, 2025

The following story was published in the CASE Dean’s Newsletter for June 2025. It was submitted by Samuel “Bo” Mahaney, lecturer in history and political science at S&T. Date: June 8, 2025Authors: Students of the Missouri S&T 2025 National Security Policy CourseContact: Major General Samuel C. Mahaney, USAF (Ret.), Director, Missouri S&T Policy and Armed Forces R&D Institute […]

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S&T math + education = award-winning teachers

Posted by on May 22, 2025

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

Posted by on May 9, 2025

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?

Posted by on May 6, 2025

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

Posted by on May 3, 2025

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

Posted by on May 2, 2025

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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