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Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress
Lithium-ion batteries are quietly powering large parts of the world, including electric vehicles and smartphones. They have revolutionized how people store and use energy. But as these batteries become more central to daily life, they bring more attention to the challenges of managing them and the energy they store safely, efficiently and intelligently.
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Traumatic brain injuries have toxic effects that last weeks after initial impact − an antioxidant material reduces this damage in mice
Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the world. Blunt force trauma to the brain, often from a bad fall or traffic accident, accounts for the deaths of over 61,000 Americans each year. Over 80,000 will develop some long-term disability.
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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?
Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
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Missouri S&T alumnus contributes $25 million to university’s new Havener Arrival Complex
Gary Havener, a Texas entrepreneur and Missouri S&T alumnus, has made a historic gift of $25 million to Missouri S&T in support of the university’s new Havener Arrival Complex, a transformation of the entrance to the 154-year-old campus. The project, a major component of S&T’s Campus Master Plan, connects the university’s entry point off Interstate 44 to campus and directs visitors through a grand entrance plaza anchored by two flagship facilities, the Innovation Lab and the Welcome Center.
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Student to compete in international CrossFit competition
Cavitt Bruhn, a junior in mechanical engineering from Plano, Texas, and a goalkeeper for S&T’s men’s soccer team, will compete in an international CrossFit competition next week.
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Dive into summer reading: Discover the latest works from faculty and staff
Check out a sampling of books written by Missouri S&T faculty and staff. From history of wars to history of breakfast cereal to women Egyptologists, not to mention an entire book on the origins of the term “dude,” there are several topics to choose from for your summer reading.
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Hosder named James A. Drallmeier Centennial Professor
Dr. Serhat Hosder, a longtime professor at Missouri S&T, has been named the university’s first James A. Drallmeier Centennial Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
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Scholars showcase summer research
The Future Research Pioneers Program (FRPP) is an opportunity for mechanical and aerospace engineering undergraduate students to conduct hands-on research at Missouri S&T. After a summer of exploration, the 2023 FRPP researchers presented their findings through poster presentations in the Toomey Hall atrium on Sept. 21. The poster presentation winners and their advisors, all in […]
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Dr. Martin E. Straumanis: a pioneer of materials research
The building originally known as the Graduate Center for Materials Research, now known as Straumanis-James Hall, honors two pioneers of research at Missouri S&T: Dr. Martin E. Straumanis and Dr. William “Bill” James. Straumanis was a member of the S&T faculty from 1948 until his death in 1973. He was educated at the University of […]
Read More »Henry Petroski: How the Rolla campus became Missouri S&T
The following article by Henry Petroski was published in the October 2011 issue of ASEE Prism magazine.
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