Author: Greg Edwards
S&T researchers focus on containing fuel in nuclear reactors with $1 million in federal support
Researchers at Missouri S&T are studying the strength of bonds between a new less-enriched uranium fuel and the metals that will contain it — allowing nuclear research reactors to potentially transition to a fuel with a reduced risk of being targeted or stolen for malicious purposes.
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Missouri S&T professor elected Fellow of international space safety organization
Dr. William P. Schonberg, a professor of civil engineering at Missouri S&T, has been elected a Fellow of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS).
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Missouri S&T researcher studies how energy shifts could improve tornado predictions
When the National Weather Service (NWS) issues a tornado warning, it’s based on storm rotation, wind patterns and other conditions suggesting a tornado may be imminent. With a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, a Missouri S&T researcher is studying if a new factor could improve prediction accuracy.
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Missouri S&T listed as a top engineering school in U.S. News rankings
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings for the best universities for pursuing a graduate degree in engineering were released today (Tuesday, April 8), and Missouri S&T continues to be listed as the top public university in the state and among the nation’s best.
Read More »S&T mucking teams finish in top five in international competition
Missouri S&T’s teams were among the top finishers at the 47th International Collegiate Mining Competition with one of the men’s teams placing fourth in its division, the women’s team taking fifth, and the co-ed team earning sixth.
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S&T provides community relief after March 14 tornado
Instead of the usual basketball or volleyball setups on the multi-purpose courts in Missouri S&T’s Student Recreation Center, rows of tables were arranged March 25-26 for a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals affected by Rolla’s March 14 tornado.
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Missouri S&T launches two-day courses for St. Louis-area professionals
Registration is now open for several two-day bootcamp-style courses that Missouri S&T has developed for the St. Louis area. “Throughout St. Louis, Missouri S&T has strong industry partnerships and thousands of proud alumni, and our bootcamps are designed to enhance their skills in key areas without having to leave the city,” says Dr. David Borrok, […]
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Recent Missouri S&T graduate develops potential treatment for traumatic brain injuries
When people experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), immediate damage occurs from the blows to the brain, but the harm can continue in the weeks and months that follow. Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology are studying how an antioxidant material could potentially stop this ongoing damage. “A person’s life can change in the blink […]
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Missouri S&T PetroBowl team places highest in the U.S., advances to world championship
Missouri S&T’s PetroBowl team has punched its ticket to compete at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) PetroBowl Championship event in Houston during the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in October.
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