Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Research flight ‘a giant leap’ for Missouri S&T Moon researchers
On a Friday afternoon in May, four Missouri S&T seniors wore flight suits and experienced the Moon’s gravity as part of a flight-testing project supported by NASA’s Flight Opportunities program. The next day, they traded their suits for caps and gowns and crossed the stage at S&T’s commencement ceremony with bachelor’s degrees in aerospace engineering.
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Rocket man: S&T student launches personal rocket, works with top space companies
In 1972, Elton John released “Rocket Man” — a classic hit single and one of his most recognizable tunes. In 2003, Nicolas Graham was born, and it didn’t take long for the song title to be a fitting way to describe him.
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Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress
Lithium-ion batteries are quietly powering large parts of the world, including electric vehicles and smartphones. They have revolutionized how people store and use energy. But as these batteries become more central to daily life, they bring more attention to the challenges of managing them and the energy they store safely, efficiently and intelligently.
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Legendary records, unbreakable focus: Owen Fraser
Owen Fraser doesn’t chase awards as a member of the Missouri S&T men’s track and field team, but they keep finding him.
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KUKA Robotics president returns to Rolla for lab dedication
When Jack Pennuto first came to Missouri S&T in 2000, he was an aspiring mechanical engineer excited to join the S&T men’s swimming team. When the now 23-time All-American swimmer returned to his alma mater this spring, he came as the president of U.S. operations for KUKA Robotics.
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LIFE is good for emerging engineering leaders at Missouri S&T
When engineering students graduate from Missouri S&T, the dean of the university’s College of Engineering and Computing wants them to walk away with more than just technical expertise — he wants them equipped to lead.
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Missouri S&T listed as a top engineering school in U.S. News rankings
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings for the best universities for pursuing a graduate degree in engineering were released today (Tuesday, April 8), and Missouri S&T continues to be listed as the top public university in the state and among the nation’s best.
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S&T provides community relief after March 14 tornado
Instead of the usual basketball or volleyball setups on the multi-purpose courts in Missouri S&T’s Student Recreation Center, rows of tables were arranged March 25-26 for a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals affected by Rolla’s March 14 tornado.
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Abigail Richner’s path to entrepreneurial excellence
Abigail Richner, a senior engineering management major with an emphasis in aerospace engineering, has big plans for her future as a project manager. Helping lead her to that career path is S&T’s Badges of Entrepreneurial Excellence program.
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Sports Headlines
- Thirteen Miner Teams Earn All-Academic Honors, Matching School Record
- Will Beckham Named ABCA All-Defensive for Midwest Region
- Benjamin Earns PING All-America Honorable Mention Honors
- Three Men's Soccer Student-Athletes Win Missouri State Cup Championship
- Benjamin and Komyati both Collect CSC Academic All-District Honors