Author: Peter Ehrhard
Sotiriou-Leventis named chemistry chair at S&T
Dr. Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis has been named chair of the chemistry department at Missouri S&T. Her appointment began July 1.
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S&T field laboratory continues to expand learning opportunities
Staff at Missouri S&T’s biological resource site, the Ozark Research Field Station, have already hosted several summer classes this semester, covering topics such as field biology, insect ecology and vegetation of the Ozarks. And soon, the field station’s offerings could expand thanks to a gift from S&T alumnus Michael Haynes.
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Find your fit
As a high school student, Maria Alvarado says she never made time for clubs or extracurricular activities because she focused so much on academics. But when she joined Missouri S&T, she quickly realized she was around like-minded people who wanted to “solve problems and improve the world.”
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Virginia Tech leader named dean of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi has been named vice provost and dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at Missouri S&T. Currently director of the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, Boroujerdi will take over the position from Dr. Kate Drowne, who served as interim dean since 2019. His appointment will begin July 1.
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Researching for public health
Maya Washington wants people to maximize their physical potential and knows that actions speak louder than words. That is why she is researching the effects of autoimmune diseases on mesenchymal stem cells. These cells have a broad range of potential clinical applications and are a central building block in both engineering and cell therapies.
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S&T faculty pilot new intervention program for struggling students
The sudden culture shock that comes with transitioning from high school studies to college is a challenge that many students face. To help students in introductory courses better succeed, Missouri S&T’s English and technical communication department implemented a new early intervention pilot program for students struggling with coursework.
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S&T faculty earn statewide awards from MACTE
Two teachers from Missouri S&T have recently earned Educator of Excellence awards from the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE).
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S&T’s Renaissance Student Award goes to Pamela Petterchak
Pamela Petterchak, a senior in computer science and computer engineering from St. Louis, has been named Missouri S&T’s Renaissance Student for 2022. She received the award, which includes a $1,000 prize, on May 3, at a ceremony hosted by the arts, languages and philosophy department.
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Missouri S&T’s Army ROTC Ranger Challenge Team to compete at West Point
Army ROTC students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will soon head to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, to compete in a series of skill and team events during the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition. Missouri S&T’s team is one of only 16 non-military academy teams selected from the 274 Army ROTC programs throughout the country to compete at the event.
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S&T chemists work to lower jet emissions
Researchers from Missouri S&T are helping to establish international standards for jet engine particulate matter emissions that will reduce atmospheric emissions from air travel.
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