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The future of mining engineering: Sam Steele is more than ready
By the time Sam Steele graduates from Missouri S&T, the mining engineering junior who is also a Kummer Vanguard Scholar, will already have experience working in underground salt mines in New York, surface phosphate operations in Florida and a blasting company in Herman, Missouri.
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I&E Fellows: Where are they now? Meet Logan Wilcox, lead engineer
When Logan Wilcox joined Missouri S&T’s first cohort of the Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows program, he didn’t know exactly where he would end up. Now, he’s a lead engineer at GE Aerospace.
Read More »David Braswell joins Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board
David Braswell, a retired attorney and longtime advisor to philanthropist Fred Kummer, will join the Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board on April 8.
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30 Missouri S&T researchers rank among world’s top 0.05% of scholars
Researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the top 0.05% cited scholars in the world, recognized either for their lifetime of work or for research over the past five years, according to the 2025 Highly Ranked Scholars list developed by ScholarGPS.
Read More »Gary Forsee joins Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board
Gary Forsee, a 1972 civil engineering graduate of Missouri S&T, will join the Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board on Jan. 29.
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Two student teams tie for first in S&T’s Startup Challenge
For the first time, two student teams were the winners at Missouri S&T’s Startup Challenge on Nov. 17, splitting the scholarship prizes. Sponsored by Kummer Student Programs and Career Opportunities and Employer Relations, this challenge gives students a chance to present a business concept to a panel of judges with entrepreneurial experience. Winning teams First […]
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Entrepreneurs inspire Kummer Vanguard Scholars: Advice from 3 innovators
Every entrepreneur has a first step. For the Missouri S&T Kummer Vanguard Scholars, that comes from hearing directly from innovators who turned ideas into successful businesses.
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Steering success: Meet the student leaders of Kummer Vanguard Scholars
When new Missouri S&T students who are Kummer Vanguard Scholars come to campus, they aren’t just joining another scholarship program. They’re stepping into a large student group that challenges them to enhance S&T, lead others and get involved.
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Kummer Vanguard Scholars discuss program’s lasting impact
We asked four Kummer Vanguard Scholars to share how the program has shaped their experiences at S&T and is preparing them for future success. Here’s what they said:
Read More »Kummer I&E Fellows welcomes new program manager
The Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows program welcomes Fernando Chavez as the new program manager.
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