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Missouri S&T professor aims to improve self-consolidating concrete
A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher is studying how to make concrete that can be placed without a lot of human intervention, and that can be poured in hard-to-reach places where people can’t easily manipulate it.
Dr. Dimitri Feys, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, is working with self-consolidating concrete to produce beams that can be used to construct bridges, parking garages or other construction. Self-consolidating concrete is a type that flows easily in concrete forms or molds.
“The main use of this concrete is in Japan and Europe — 100 percent of the pre-cast industry in Denmark uses this type — and it slowly is making its way in the U.S. market,” he says.
But there are challenges, Feys says.
Read More »O’Keefe named chair of materials science and engineering department
Dr. Matt O’Keefe, professor of materials science and engineering and director of the Materials Research Center at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named chair of the materials science and engineering department at Missouri S&T. His appointment took effect March 1.
O’Keefe takes over from Dr. Dick Brow, Curators’ Professor of ceramic engineering, who will remain on the faculty in a teaching and research capacity.
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New Politics to perform during St. Pat’s celebration at S&T
Alternative rock group New Politics will perform in Rolla as a part of Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 108th annual St. Pat’s celebration. The band will conclude the university’s weeklong celebration with a free concert.
Read More »Missouri S&T faculty and staff honored for service, experiential learning
The office of undergraduate studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology recently recognized two faculty members and a staff member for their roles in campus service and experiential learning. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the Missouri S&T campus on Feb. 22.
Read More »Running his own race
When 400-meter hurdler Chayce Boyce steps up to the starting line during a track meet, he’s not thinking about the spectators in the stands or even the runners he is competing against. He’s focused only on running his own race. His mental mantra ‘Just run your race; don’t focus on anyone else’ has gotten him […]
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‘Legendary Count Basie Orchestra’ to perform at Leach Theatre
Eighty-one years after William “Count” Basie founded his orchestra in Kansas City, Missouri, the group will perform on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus as part of the 2015-16 Leach Theatre Campus Performing Arts Series.
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, In Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, located at the corner of 10th and Main streets in Rolla.
Read More »Missouri S&T faculty honored for excellence
Twenty-eight faculty members from Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored for excellence and achievement in research, service and teaching during an awards ceremony held on the Missouri S&T campus on Feb. 22. Each award winner received a monetary stipend funded by industry and alumni contributions.
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Missouri S&T prepares for 108th St. Pat’s celebration
Missouri University of Science and Technology is preparing to celebrate the 108th annual “Best Ever” St. Pat’s celebration. The theme for this year’s celebration is “St. Pat goes to the movies.”
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Visiting professor to discuss ‘baloney’ science Feb. 25
Dr. Charles Adler, professor of physics at St. Mary’s College in Maryland, will discuss the good and bad science presented in popular science fiction books, TV shows and movies as a guest lecturer at Missouri University of Science and Technology this month.
Read More »Student resources panel to be hosted at S&T
The Rolla community is invited to join an open panel discussion titled “Building Bridges: A Culture of Respect” at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Community members and students can learn more about local culture and about each other in a mediated setting.
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