Missouri University of Science and Technology
Mining entrepreneur makes his own luck, shares his good fortune
“We need more mining engineers than ever before,” says Missouri S&T alumnus George Webber. “Everything in this world is based on minerals—including today’s need for the key minerals that make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other clean energy devices.”
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S&T students to participate in service day Jan. 17
A group of civic-minded students at Missouri University of Science and Technology will participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at various sites in Rolla and surrounding areas on Monday, Jan. 17. This year, approximately 90 students will volunteer throughout Phelps County.
Read More »$300 million gift sparks Kummer Ignition Grants program at Missouri S&T
Twelve Missouri S&T research teams have received inaugural Kummer Ignition Grants for Research and Innovation to support their efforts to attract grants from funding organizations. Totaling $365,000, the first 12 Kummer Ignition Grants for Research and Innovation projects and principal investigators are:
Read More »Missouri S&T hires new chief human resources officer
Cindi M. Nelson, director of human resources for the Kirkwood School District in Kirkwood, Missouri, has been named chief human resources officer at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Nelson’s appointment will begin Jan. 3.
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Han receives Young Investigator Award for electrospray propulsion research
Dr. Daoru (Frank) Han, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has received a Young Investigator Award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) to support his research on electrospray propulsion systems.
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Missouri S&T faculty honored for outstanding teaching, experiential learning
Missouri University of Science and Technology celebrated faculty excellence at an awards banquet Dec. 9 on campus. Honorees include:
Read More »Missouri S&T researchers introduce new potential for semiconductors from a naturally occurring mineral
Researchers at Missouri S&T are demonstrating a new two-dimensional material heterostructure – a basic building block for advanced semiconductor devices – that has great potential for future applications in compact sensors and detectors, optical communication, optical integrated circuits and quantum computers.
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S&T professor gets out of the classroom for a bug’s-eye view
Dr. David Borrok is a geologist with weighty academic credentials: Gulf Oil Foundation Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Missouri S&T, former chair of the geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering department, and current interim associate dean for research in the College of Engineering and Computing. So, what’s his deal with taking close-up photos of bugs?
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A transformative gift for S&T has worldwide benefits
In October 2020, June and the late Fred Kummer gave a jaw-dropping $300 million to Missouri S&T – the largest gift ever to a public university in our state and one of the largest university gifts in history. The Kummer Institute Foundation will channel the gift into several new buildings and labs, greater community outreach, and new initiatives at Missouri S&T.
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Missouri S&T research gives ‘brain’ to military robots
Robots are widely used in commercial applications and military and police operations around the world, but they lack visual perception and threat-recognition because they often operate solely on location sensors. Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are using deep learning – a type of machine learning – to develop “leader-follower” robot swarms equipped with cameras that will allow them to visually perceive and learn, recognize threats and analyze options to keep humans safe from harm.
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Sports Headlines
- Miners Head West for Lone Game this Week Against Fourth-Ranked Drury
- S&T seeks fourth straight win Saturday as it travels to Drury
- Miner swimmers post top GPA on CSCAA Scholar All-America list for fall semester
- Late Rally Comes Up Short as Miners Edged by Greyhounds
- Late run, strong defense propel Miners to victory over Rockhurst