College of Arts, Sciences, and Education

From rural Missouri to rural health care legislation

Posted by on August 19, 2025

On a whim, Dr. Casey Burton first visited Missouri S&T at age 17. He was returning home from a different college visit and decided to stop in with his parents for a tour. After all, Burton’s grandfather was an S&T alumnus, so he wanted to see the campus at least.

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Missouri S&T awarded five-year $19.8 million grant to lead Center for Chemical Innovation

Posted by on August 14, 2025

Missouri S&T has been awarded a $19.8 million collaborative agreement to renew the National Science Foundation’s Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry. This chemical innovation center will be led by Missouri S&T’s chemistry department and the university will partner with 13 additional institutions on the grant.

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Advances in bioactive materials show promise for healing chronic wounds

Posted by on August 6, 2025

Chronic wound infections are a longstanding issue that affects hospitals and patients, because the bacteria that are associated with these infections often  form complex “biofilms,” in which the microbial organisms persist in the infection.

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S&T student’s experiences involve blasts and the past 

Posted by on August 4, 2025

Caleb Schwenk says he has always been passionate about United States history, explosions and the natural resources found in the earth. At Missouri S&T, he’s found ways to explore all three. 

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S&T alumna earns teaching award

Posted by on July 14, 2025

Madison Jolly, who earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2024, won a Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow Award from the Missouri Milken Educators in June. Jolly teaches at Bland Middle School in Bland, Missouri. Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow celebrates educators who have demonstrated high potential. The […]

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Harrell earns biomedical research award at S&T

Posted by on July 2, 2025

Jennifer Harrell has earned the 2025 Shi/Ma Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T. The winner is granted a $1,000 award in recognition of their contributions to the field of biomedical research.

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15 S&T faculty members receive tenure, promotions

Posted by on July 1, 2025

Fifteen faculty members at Missouri S&T received promotions and/or tenure, effective Sept. 1. Those faculty members are:

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S&T English professor co-edits new book about Thoreau

Posted by on June 25, 2025

A new book about author Henry David Thoreau brings together scholars from across the globe who address some of the implications of his explorations of the nature of time, showing how sustained attention to a writer from our not-so-distant past can help us reimagine our future.

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New psychology book examines how people compare AI versus humans

Posted by on June 16, 2025

A new book by a Missouri S&T psychologist shares insights into the cost of disregarding artificial intelligence’s (AI) outcomes as being worth less than an actual person’s. These outcomes may be advice, evaluations of other people, harmful decisions, artistic creations or relational interactions.

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Meet the Class of 2025

Posted by on May 30, 2025

Missouri S&T conferred more than 1,000 degrees to graduates May 16-17. A dozen of them spoke with us about their experiences and plans.

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