Author: Mindy Limback
An offer she couldn’t refuse
When Destinee Rea began looking at colleges, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the STEM field. The problem? She had no idea which one. Drawn to S&T because of her interest in science and engineering and the flexibility it offered through the freshman engineering program, she says her decision was finalized when she […]
Read More »From snap-circuits to solar cars
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From the time Jesse Cureton was a little kid tinkering with his first snap-together circuits kit in Bonne Terre, Mo., he knew he wanted to work with electronics. But even though his parents always told him about a university in Rolla known for its engineering programs, when it came time to apply for college, he wasn’t […]
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Landing a job at Microsoft
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The college selection process was a slam dunk for Zach Ellis. An all-state and all-district selection at Whitfield School in St. Louis, the 2016 Missouri S&T engineering management graduate knew he wanted a place where he could grow academically and personally while continuing to play basketball, a sport he has always loved.
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The protector of innovation
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The next time you get on eBay to sell a pair of sneakers and marvel at how seamless the sales process is or buy something that’s either hard to find or a great deal, make sure to thank an S&T grad.
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Ameren co-op complements classroom learning
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Elizabeth Popoola, a junior in civil engineering and applied mathematics from Florissant, Mo., landed on Ameren’s radar during her sophomore year at Missouri S&T. As an Ameren scholar, she was invited to attend a Power Hour event hosted by the company.
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MinerRama offers students opportunities to get involved
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The Missouri S&T community will welcome new and returning students to campus during its 8th annual MinerRama. The free event, hosted by the student life department, kicks off at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Puck and runs until 2 p.m.
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How kitesurfing sparked a startup idea
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When Dave Brown was a teenager growing up around Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, he spent a lot of his time tinkering with robots and remote control cars and building his computer business.
Read More »Rocking the Rollamo
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As a child, Tegan Brand would often make the trek through the rolling Ozark hills to visit the banks of the Meremac River as it flowed through her grandparents’ farm in Steelville, Missouri.
Read More »Rock the Career Fair
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Whether you’re hoping to land a summer internship, co-op or your first full-time job, you need to be ready to stand out and impress. But don’t panic. The Career Opportunities and Employer Relations (COER) team is here to help you get your game plan together so you can navigate the Missouri S&T Career Fair on […]
Read More »Innovative concrete bridge to open this fall near Jefferson City, Mo.
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Just east of Jefferson City, Mo., sits a construction site that will soon be home to one of the nation’s first bridges to incorporate an unusual concrete mix in its girders and support structure. The three-span bridge, which is scheduled to be completed this fall on Highway 50, will also be outfitted with various sensors […]
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