Kummer Institute

Preparing students for an AI-driven future

Posted by on June 30, 2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways.

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Missouri S&T researcher combines lessons from ants and birds to improve AI

Posted by on June 17, 2026

Combining ideas inspired by ant colonies and flocks of birds may hold the key to unlocking more effective artificial intelligence, according to a researcher at Missouri S&T.

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Studying ’til the cows come home

Posted by on June 17, 2026

Madalyn Haff, a first-year student at Missouri S&T from Cabool, Missouri, says she knew when considering different universities that she wanted to study economics and engineering at the same time. That played a major role in why she chose Missouri S&T, which offers degree programs in both fields.

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From the lab to the fire line: Two S&T students chase the heat

Posted by on May 28, 2026

Before dawn or in the middle of a busy day, Matik Heskin and Adam Boland might drop everything at a moment’s notice. One minute, they’re doctoral students at Missouri S&T. The next, they’re volunteer firefighters with the Rolla Rural Fire Department.

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‘Cymatic Sandbox’ takes first place at Miner Creativity Challenge

Posted by on May 13, 2026

Seven student teams at Missouri S&T brought imagination and engineering together on April 29 during the Miner Creativity Challenge finals.

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Go with the flow: I&E Fellow hopes to solve water challenges

Posted by on May 1, 2026

Effat Eskandari’s research journey begins with a simple curiosity about something that most people take for granted: fresh water.

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Business in style: Raksha Thiagarajan’s path to fashion

Posted by on April 16, 2026

For sophomore Raksha Thiagarajan, identity has always come in layers. She was raised in St. Louis by parents who immigrated from India, so she grew up with two different cultures.

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A shot above the rest: Owen Fraser wins national title, keeps 4.0 GPA

Posted by on March 30, 2026

Missouri S&T now has a national champion in shot put: Owen Fraser. 

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Kummer I&E Fellows explore industry

Posted by on March 23, 2026

Students in Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Fellows Program are getting an inside look at industry with site visits to companies across Missouri.

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I&E Fellows: Where are they now? Meet Radwa Eissa, assistant professor

Posted by on March 20, 2026

When Dr. Radwa Eissa was growing up in Cairo, Egypt, conversations about building design were part of daily life. And with several architects in her family, she decided to follow that path. 

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