Author: Peter Ehrhard
Missouri S&T to offer new degree in biochemistry
As the biotechnology sector continues to rapidly expand, biochemistry graduates are increasingly in demand. Their expertise is needed in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and agricultural biotechnology to health care and environmental conservation. To meet this growing demand, Missouri S&T plans to offer a new degree in biochemistry.
Read More »Joshua Rothman to speak at S&T on April 22
Joshua Rothman, a staff writer for The New Yorker, will give a guest lecture on why he believes artificial intelligence cannot replace certain aspects of human roles, including taking responsibility, holding opinions, creation of art and other abstract questions. The lecture, titled “What A.I. Can’t Replace,” will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, […]
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Morgan Luebbering earns teaching award
Morgan Luebbering, a senior in early childhood education at Missouri S&T, has earned the Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow Award from the Missouri Milken Educators in partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Luebbering was a student-teacher at Mark Twain Elementary School in Rolla, Missouri, in the fall 2025 semester.
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CASE Dean’s Medal goes to Amber Henslee
Dr. Amber Henslee, an associate professor of psychological science at Missouri S&T, was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Commitment to Undergraduate Student Success in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at S&T.
Read More »New book by S&T philosophy professor examines ethical city building
When designing a city, planners consider numerous factors, such as location, nearby amenities and proximity to public transportation. But there are other considerations the average home buyer may not even think about, such as street layouts and the fiber-optic cable systems buried underground. In his sixth book, Creating Future Cities: Technology, Ethics, and the Fight […]
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Melanie R. Mormile named AAAS Fellow
Dr. Melanie R. Mormile, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society.
Read More »S&T physicist’s research helps reveal previously unseen galaxies
Researchers affiliated with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX), including Dr. Shun Saito, an associate professor of physics at Missouri S&T, have made the largest and most accurate 3D map yet of light emitted by excited hydrogen 9 billion to 11 billion years ago in the early universe.
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Belfi named Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science
Dr. Amy Belfi, associate professor of psychological science at Missouri S&T, has been named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
Read More »Department news March 2026
The following was submitted to the CASE Dean’s March 2026 Newsletter. The research group of Dr. Greg Tschumper published a paper in the Journal of Physical Chemistry A that introduces a novel way to quantify subtle “internal” attractions in molecules, known as intramolecular hydrogen bonds, that are challenging to isolate. By using a rigid norbornane […]
Read More »Program news March 2026
The following was submitted for the CASE Dean’s March 2026 Newsletter. Since its founding, S&T’s Environmental Science program has emphasized interdisciplinary scholarship, experiential learning, and environmental stewardship. Recognizing that environmental challenges rarely fall within a single field, the program integrates biological, geological, engineering, economic, ethical, and policy perspectives. Students develop both breadth and specialization through […]
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