Earth Sciences and Engineering

Hardcore research: S&T study explores best areas in state to find critical minerals

Posted by on March 27, 2024

Researchers from Missouri S&T are using rock core samples collected in the past to find the best areas for the future mining of critical minerals.

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Three named to Missouri S&T’s Women’s Hall of Fame

Posted by on March 26, 2024

Missouri S&T recognized three successful individuals at the 2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Awards, held March 20 on the Missouri S&T campus. The honorees include a professor, a staff member and an alumna.

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Gao named Missouri S&T’s chair of geosciences, geological and petroleum engineering

Posted by on March 21, 2024

Dr. Stephen S. Gao, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering (GGPE) at Missouri S&T, will take the reins as permanent chair of his department on Monday, April 1. Since August 2023, he has served as the interim chair. 

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S&T-led critical minerals Tech Hub to be considered for over $40 million in federal funding

Posted by on December 19, 2023

As one of the nation’s 31 Tech Hubs, the Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy Tech Hub, led by Missouri S&T, will soon be considered for a range of $40 million to $70 million in federal funding.

The university is currently hosting workshops to strategize on how to make the strongest case possible.

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S&T moon metals research team receives NASA award

Posted by on December 14, 2023

A multidisciplinary team of Missouri S&T students was one of seven finalists in NASA’s 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge. 

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S&T students to gain LIFE experiences through new leadership program

Posted by on December 11, 2023

Missouri S&T students majoring in engineering, computer science, and geology and geophysics may soon be able to gain valuable LIFE experiences that will help them be effective leaders in their fields. 

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Missouri S&T staff, faculty honored with CEC awards

Posted by on December 8, 2023

Missouri S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing recently held its Fall 2023 awards ceremony at the Havener Center, and several staff and faculty members were presented with honors.

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Missouri S&T to power new energy technology incubator

Posted by on November 16, 2023

Missouri S&T has long been home to one of the nation’s most diverse energy-focused research portfolios, and leaders are now taking steps to accelerate energy innovation from S&T’s laboratories to the marketplace.

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Missouri S&T awarded $1.25 million for agricultural workforce development

Posted by on November 13, 2023

The United States federal government anticipates significant workforce shortages soon for the food, agriculture and natural resources industries, and faculty members from Missouri S&T are part of nationwide effort to address the issue.

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Critical minerals expertise leads Missouri S&T to be named one of nation’s Tech Hubs

Posted by on October 24, 2023

Missouri S&T’s expertise in critical minerals and materials research has led to its selection as one of 31 Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) funded through the CHIPS and Science Act.

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