Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Helping farmers navigate the carbon credit maze
As Congress considers “cap-and-trade” legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, companies and individuals are scrambling to figure out how to cash in on the process. But many smaller businesses, such as family farms, could become lost in the convoluted maze of carbon credit markets. That’s where the work of a Missouri University of Science and Technology student can help.
Long carbon fibers could improve blast resistance of concrete structures, say S&T researchers
Dr. Jeffery Volz, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and his team have received $567,000 to explore how adding carbon fibers could improve the blast and impact resistance of conventional reinforced concrete. The research is funded by the through a cooperative agreement with the Leonard Wood Institute.
Luna invited to international conference in Egypt
Dr. Ronaldo Luna, associate professor of civil engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, is traveling all the way to Egypt this fall to present research findings that come partly from Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Read More »Alumnus, wife donate $3.4 million for energy chair
Missouri University of Science and Technology, a national leader in energy research and education, will soon strengthen that emphasis thanks to a $3.4 million gift from a retired oil and natural gas executive and graduate of the university.
Read More »S&T’s house of the future to be on display in D.C.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of 20 universities that will be participating in the 2009 Solar Decathlon this October in Washington, D.C. Members of Missouri S&T’s Solar House Team are currently building a new home on campus for the competition.
Read More »S&T researcher thinks “inside the box” to create self-contained wastewater system for soldiers, small towns
Cheaper. Better. Faster. Most people will say you can’t have all three. But don’t tell that to Dr. Jianmin Wang, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Wang has created a wastewater system “in a box.” Each system, built by re-purposing a shipping container, is low power, low maintenance and highly efficient. Built from weathering steel, these containers are designed to be tough and can be dropped on site by helicopters.
Read More »Professor named to leadership of environmental group
Dr. Joel Burken, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been elected vice president of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors and is on track to lead the organization in 2011.
Read More »Staff member publishes book of horror stories
Duane Barton has been writing horror stories since the first grade. Now, he has published his first collection of horror stories.
Read More »$3 million announced for transportation center
Missouri University of Science and Technology’s National University Transportation Center — one of only 10 in the nation — will receive more than $3 million in federal funds for its research program, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond announced.
Read More »Governor visits campus to sign legislation promoting science, technology education
Missouri University of Science and Technology was the site Gov. Jay Nixon selected to sign into law two pieces of legislation promoting education in mathematics, engineering, technology and science.
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