Materials Science and Engineering

Jung tells S&T Ph.D. and master’s grads the key to career success

Posted by on January 5, 2026

Dr. Steven Jung, chief commercial officer at Rolla, Missouri, based specialty glass manufacturer MO-SCI Corp., shared four keys to career success with master’s degree and Ph.D. graduates during Missouri S&T’s graduate commencement ceremony, held Friday, Dec. 19, at the Gale Bullman Building on the S&T campus.

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Seetharaman named S&T’s chair of materials science and engineering

Posted by on December 23, 2025

Dr. Sridhar Seetharaman has been named chair of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T. He will begin his duties in January.

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Missouri S&T commencement speakers announced

Posted by on December 9, 2025

Approximately 700 Missouri S&T students will be awarded degrees during three upcoming commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Dr. Steven Jung, chief commercial officer of Mo-Sci Corporation, will speak at the Dec. 19 ceremony for Ph.D. and master’s degree graduates. Dr. Gregory M. Polites, executive vice dean and interim head of biomedical and translational sciences for the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, will speak at both Dec. 20 ceremonies for bachelor’s degree candidates.

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Organ-on-a-chip: S&T researchers develop new 3D printing method for tissue engineering 

Posted by on November 18, 2025

A Missouri S&T research team has developed a new light-based 3D-printing method that could speed up and simplify the process of making organs-on-a-chip — small tissue-like devices that are used for medical research and drug testing. 

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90 researchers affiliated with S&T among top 2% cited scientists in their fields

Posted by on October 10, 2025

A total of 88 current and former researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists recognized either for their career-long impact or for their 2024 metrics, according to a Stanford University analysis of the Elsevier Data Repository.

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S&T professor receives American Ceramic Society’s young professional award 

Posted by on September 26, 2025

Dr. Charmayne Lonergan, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T, has been selected for the American Ceramic Society’s 2025 Du-Co Ceramics Young Professional Award. 

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S&T student selected for American Ceramic Society advisory council 

Posted by on September 18, 2025

A Missouri S&T student in ceramic engineering and chemistry has been selected as a delegate for the American Ceramic Society’s President’s Council of Student Advisors. 

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S&T bringing high-tech, hands-on fun to Missouri State Fair

Posted by on July 28, 2025

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.

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Missouri S&T to host fifth annual critical minerals national workshop Aug. 6-7

Posted by on July 8, 2025

Missouri S&T will host the fifth annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals national workshop supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7. 

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Man of steel: Missouri S&T graduate confirms new methods to reduce steel defects

Posted by on June 23, 2025

When ultra-strong steel parts are made for vehicles, military equipment and heavy manufacturing, a single crack or distortion during production can lead to costly delays and wasted materials. A recent Missouri S&T Ph.D. graduate says his research offers new methods to potentially reduce these issues. 

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