Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri S&T professor appointed to Botswana International University of Science and Technology Council

Posted by on March 21, 2023

Dr. Samuel Frimpong, the Robert H. Quenon Endowed Chair and professor of mining engineering at Missouri S&T, was recently appointed to serve on the Botswana International University of Science and Technology Council for a three-year term.

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S&T energy expert contributes to White House climate forum, other national efforts

Posted by on March 21, 2023

A Missouri S&T professor is working with leaders across the country to discuss and develop climate change solutions. His recent efforts include participating in the White House Campus and Community-Scale Climate Change Solutions forum, and he will return to Washington, D.C., this week.

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Over twice as fast as a speeding bullet: S&T researchers developing new thermal protection materials

Posted by on March 14, 2023

Several countries are competing to develop the most advanced hypersonic vehicles, and a team of researchers at Missouri S&T recently received $2.6 million in funding to assist the U.S. in these efforts. 

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Bringing crucial cancer treatments to rural communities

Posted by on March 13, 2023

Fresh air, sunsets, and a night sky full of stars are a few of the benefits to country living that rural residents can claim. But access to medical specialists and customized cancer treatment? That often means a lengthy drive to a more urban area. Researchers at Missouri S&T are looking at a new way to deliver radiation therapy to cancer patients that eliminates the need to travel.

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S&T professor leads DOE project to curb climate change, critical minerals crisis

Posted by on March 9, 2023

A researcher at Missouri S&T was recently tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to lead a $2 million grant project related to critical minerals and clean energy.

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Missouri S&T announces 2023 Honorary St. Pats, Honorary Knights and parade marshal

Posted by on March 8, 2023

The St. Pat’s Board at Missouri S&T has named Tom Green and Bob Fitzsimmons as Honorary St. Patricks, both in memoriam, for the 115th annual “Best Ever” St. Pat’s celebration. The board also announced the parade marshal for the 2023 St. Pat’s Parade and the Honorary Knights of St. Patrick.

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S&T professor named director of Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation

Posted by on March 8, 2023

Dr. John J. Myers, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, was recently named director of the statewide Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI).

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Better than ‘Lassie?’: S&T student studies robotic dog’s potential for mine emergencies

Posted by on March 6, 2023

Can a robotic version of man’s best friend help miners in perilous situations escape? That is a question Dustin Peterson, a mining engineering student at Missouri S&T, has been contemplating, and he says the research is promising.

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Missouri S&T leads national push to address critical minerals crisis, receives workshop funding

Posted by on February 28, 2023

The United States is in the midst of a critical minerals crisis, and Missouri S&T is becoming known as a national hub to discuss and develop solutions to this issue. The university was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation to host the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals workshop Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10.

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NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK: S&T mining professor focuses on protecting the environment

Posted by on February 22, 2023

A mining professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology is doing his part when it comes to “Creating the Future,” which is the theme for National Engineers Week 2023, by focusing on the environmental and safety aspects of the mining industry.

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