Author: Mary Helen Stoltz
New book examines breadth of writing about Hank Williams
Since Hank Williams’ New Year’s Day death in 1953, journalists, biographers, historians and scholars have written extensively about the country music legend. A new book co-edited by a Missouri University of Science and Technology historian compiles much of this work and examines Williams’ place in American history and popular culture.
Read More »Yiyu Shi receives NSF CAREER Award for computer engineering research
Yiyu Shi, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recently received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for young faculty members for his computer engineering research that could lead to the commercialization of 3-D integrated circuits.
Read More »22 faculty members to receive awards at Missouri S&T
Twenty-two Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty members received the Faculty Achievement, Research, Service or Teaching Award for 2013. Each award winner receives a $1,000 stipend funded by industry and alumni contributions. The awards were presented at a ceremony held Feb. 18 on campus.
Read More »Concrete Conference to be held in May at Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T will host the annual Missouri Concrete Conference May 6-7 in the Havener Center on campus. Conference registration is $135 per person.
Read More »Missouri S&T to host Region 8 History Day contest
Missouri University of Science and Technology will host the Missouri Region 8 History Day contest Friday, Feb. 21, at the Havener Center. More than 120 students from schools in a seven-county area of the state will participate. This year’s theme is “Rights and Responsibilities in History.”
Read More »Missouri S&T awards Chancellor’s Scholarships
Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded Chancellor’s Scholarships to 16 high school seniors for the 2014-2015 academic year. To qualify for the scholarship, students must be Missouri residents, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 or rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduation class and have ACT composite scores of 31 or better. The students also must complete a 750-word essay.
Read More »Missouri S&T to test emergency alert system
Missouri University of Science and Technology will conduct a test of its emergency alert system at noon Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Read More »Statement from Chancellor Schrader regarding Gov. Nixon’s STEM proposal
In response to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s “State of the State” proposal to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education funding, Missouri University of Science and Technology Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader issued this statement:
“There is no sector of our economy poised for more growth than the STEM fields, and the key to meeting the increased demand for these skilled employees is education. Research from the Missouri Department of Economic Development shows that Missouri’s 2020 projected job growth for STEM occupations is higher than the average expected combined growth for all occupations in the state. With dozens of STEM degree options as well as STEM education options that begin at the elementary level, Missouri S&T is well positioned to meet these educational needs of our state.”
Read More »S&T offers master’s in industrial-organizational psychology
To help meet the growing need for human resources and talent management professionals, Missouri University of Science and Technology is offering a new master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology beginning spring 2014. The program was approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in December.
Read More »Missouri S&T shines in annual CASE competition
Missouri University of Science and Technology received 18 awards for excellence in alumni relations, advancement services, communications and marketing, fundraising, media relations, photography and graphic design from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) during the CASE District VI conference held Jan. 12-14 in Kansas City, Mo.
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