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Missouri S&T breaks ground on expansion, doubling the space for student design teams
A Mars rover designed and built by students broke ground on an 8,000-square-foot expansion of the Kummer Student Design Center at Missouri S&T on Friday, April 26. The expansion will double the size of the design center, home of Missouri S&T’s 20 student design teams.
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Passing of former S&T chancellor John F. Carney III
Dr. John F. “Jack” Carney III, former chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, died Wednesday, April 24, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was 77.
Carney’s appointment as chancellor at Missouri S&T began on Sept. 1, 2005. He retired on Aug. 31, 2011.
“Our entire university family is saddened by Jack’s passing, and we extend our sincere condolences to Jack’s family,” says Dr. Christopher G. Maples, Missouri S&T interim chancellor. “His warmth of character and strength as a leader who loved this university will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He leaves a lasting legacy at a university he helped to transform in many positive ways.”
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Increasing ‘grit’ personality trait is possible, predicting college students’ improved academic success
Current psychological studies suggest that the personality trait of “grit,” or strength of character, is a better predictor of academic success among college students than more commonly used measures such as a standardized test scores and demographic indicators.
Read More »Beth Kania-Gosche named chair of teacher education and certification at Missouri S&T
Dr. Beth Kania-Gosche, formerly the associate dean of the School of Education and professor of education at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, has been named founding chair of the department of teacher education and certification at Missouri S&T. Her appointment begins July 1.
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Dr. Kathleen Sheppard is Missouri S&T’s 2019 Woman of the Year
Missouri S&T celebrated Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, associate professor of history and political science, as the 2019 Woman of the Year today (Wednesday, April 24) during a campus ceremony.
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Commencement at Missouri S&T is May 17, 18
Missouri S&T will hold three commencement ceremonies this spring. Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, in the Gale Bullman Building, located at 10th Street and Bishop Avenue in Rolla.
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Erickson receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Kelvin T. Erickson, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri S&T, has won a 2019 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Each year, the Governor’s Award is presented to one faculty member at each institution of higher education in Missouri. This year’s recipients were honored by Gov. Mike Parson during […]
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Missouri S&T to participate in mine rescue competition
Two mine rescue teams from Missouri S&T will compete in the 49th annual Southern Regional Mine Rescue Contest in New Iberia, Louisiana.
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African Gala Night ‘The Motherland’ to be held this April at Missouri S&T
The African Student Association at Missouri S&T invites campus and community members to attend the 2019 African Gala Night on April 28.
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S&T’s Chem-E-Car earns high finish, qualifies for nationals
Missouri S&T’s Chem-E-Car Design Team’s two entries into the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) regional competition finished second and third. The high finishes qualified the team for a trip to the national 2019 AlChE Student Conference in Orlando, Florida, in November.
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