Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Students explore Peru, Machu Picchu over spring break
Twenty-one students from Missouri University of Science and Technology spent spring break exploring the ancient civil and geological engineering marvels of Peru.
‘Essential Engineer’ author to discuss paradox of success and failure
In his latest book The Essential Engineer: Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems, Dr. Henry Petroski argues that engineers play a crucial role in the success of many of the world’s greatest achievements. In an upcoming lecture at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Petroski will also talk about why engineering failures are also important.
S&T faculty members receive UM System President’s Awards
Three faculty members from Missouri University of Science and Technology have received President’s Awards, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Missouri System, for excellence among the university’s four mission areas of teaching, research, service and economic development.
Read More »‘Pollution’ may be key ingredient in concrete mixtures, says S&T researcher
A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading a study to increase the amount of fly ash used in concrete. If successful, the effort could divert millions of tons of the waste product away from ponds and landfills and reduce CO2 emissions.
S&T environmental engineering students win international honor
A group of students from Missouri University of Science and Technology won first prize in a student poster presentation at the 7th International Phytotechnologies Conference, held in Parma, Italy, last fall.
Read More »S&T receives $3.2 million for transportation center
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s National University Transportation Center – one of only 10 in the nation – will receive an additional $3.2 million in federal funds for its research program, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond announced.
Ohio environmental expert named Mathes Chair at S&T
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, director of the Ohio Center of Excellence in Sustaining the Urban Environment and professor of environmental engineering at the University of Cincinnati, has been named the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will join the S&T faculty on July 1.
Read More »S&T students to bring clean water to Bolivia
Twenty-one students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will bring sustainable, clean water to portions of rural Bolivia this summer. Their goal goes beyond quenching thirsts; for these students, it’s about saving lives. In Bolivia, a lack of clean water contributes to the death of every tenth child before the age of 5.
S&T students win international hydrogen design competition
A design for a hydrogen-powered community in California by students from Missouri University of Science and Technology captured the grand prize in the national Hydrogen Student Design Contest sponsored by the Hydrogen Education Foundation.
LaBoube receives AISI leadership award
Dr. Roger A. LaBoube, Curators’ Teaching Professor of civil engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has received the 2010 Market Development Industry Leadership Award from the American Iron and Steel Institute.
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