Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Missouri S&T consortium wins grant to modernize state’s defense manufacturing

Posted by on January 31, 2024

Using technology to strengthen the global competitiveness of Missouri manufacturers while supporting the defense industry is one of the primary goals of a three-year project recently awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The grant establishes the Missouri Defense Manufacturing Consortium, a partnership of colleges and universities, companies, and manufacturing organizations led by Missouri S&T.

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Could blue-green algae lead to humans’ sustained presence on the moon?

Posted by on January 29, 2024

Will blue-green algae growing on a window screen that cycles water eventually play a major role in humans having a sustained presence on the moon?  

A group of student researchers from Missouri S&T thinks so, and their Lunar Biotech team’s project was recognized for having one of the top innovations at the Lunar Life Odyssey 2 challenge.

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Missouri S&T students conducting research for NASA

Posted by on December 19, 2023

Seventeen students from Missouri S&T are conducting NASA-funded research that may directly affect the space agency’s work. 

These students are interns and fellows as part of the Missouri Space Grant Consortium, which is administered by Missouri S&T.  

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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 faculty collaborate to teach value-driven engineering design

Posted by on November 29, 2023

Two components critical to innovation that are often taught and practiced separately were recently integrated in an introductory engineering design course that’s required for all first-year engineering and computer science students at Missouri S&T. The third week of the course was taught by economics faculty, who introduced value-driven engineering design and economic integration.

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S&T Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers inducts new members

Posted by on November 22, 2023

Five professionals with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers during an induction ceremony held Thursday, Oct. 26 on the S&T campus.  The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success. It also provides support and experience to help the […]

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Charting new waters

Posted by on November 7, 2023

Luke Mirly and Brennen David may both currently be mechanical engineering students at Missouri S&T, but they are already making a difference in the boat motor industry – and may eventually have multiple patents to prove it. 

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Hosder named James A. Drallmeier Centennial Professor

Posted by on October 25, 2023

Dr. Serhat Hosder, a longtime professor at Missouri S&T, has been named the university’s first James A. Drallmeier Centennial Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

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