Department of Biological Sciences
Melanie R. Mormile named AAAS Fellow
Dr. Melanie R. Mormile, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society.
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S&T students advance to Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge semi-finals
Three teams of Missouri University of Science and Technology students and alumni have advanced to the semi-finals of the Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge hosted by the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
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Q&A about S&T’s environmental science program
In 2022, Missouri S&T began offering a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. The program, offered through S&T’s biological sciences department, draws on the university’s expertise in science, engineering, humanities and social science fields to help address the projected growth in demand for environmental scientists in Missouri and elsewhere.
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A love of puzzles leads to biomedical research
Jennifer Harrell says she has been interested in biomedicine since her elementary school days.
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S&T welcomes new faculty
Missouri S&T welcomed over 30 faculty members this year. They bring a wide range of expertise that includes applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, biomedical engineering, concrete sustainability, nuclear reactor safety and semiconductor design. The new faculty are:
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Advances in bioactive materials show promise for healing chronic wounds
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 bringing high-tech, hands-on fun to Missouri State Fair
Drones, robots, virtual reality and a world-champion Mars rover built by students. Missouri S&T will bring hands-on activities for fairgoers of all ages to the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17 in Sedalia, Missouri.
Read More »Harrell earns biomedical research award at S&T
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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Meet the Class of 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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