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Missouri S&T awards Chancellor’s Scholarships

Posted by on January 30, 2014

Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded Chancellor’s Scholarships to 16 high school seniors for the 2014-2015 academic year. To qualify for the scholarship, students must be Missouri residents, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 or rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school graduation class and have ACT composite scores of 31 or better. The students also must complete a 750-word essay.

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Missouri S&T to test emergency alert system

Posted by on January 29, 2014

Missouri University of Science and Technology will conduct a test of its emergency alert system at noon Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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Local children can join S&T students in Lion King production

Posted by on January 24, 2014

Area children are invited to join Missouri S&T’s Dance and Ballet Club in its upcoming production of the Lion King in February. Young dancers can attend one of two workshops to learn the opening dance.

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Statement from Chancellor Schrader regarding Gov. Nixon’s STEM proposal

Posted by on January 22, 2014

In response to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s “State of the State” proposal to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education funding, Missouri University of Science and Technology Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader issued this statement:

“There is no sector of our economy poised for more growth than the STEM fields, and the key to meeting the increased demand for these skilled employees is education. Research from the Missouri Department of Economic Development shows that Missouri’s 2020 projected job growth for STEM occupations is higher than the average expected combined growth for all occupations in the state. With dozens of STEM degree options as well as STEM education options that begin at the elementary level, Missouri S&T is well positioned to meet these educational needs of our state.”

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S&T offers master’s in industrial-organizational psychology

Posted by on January 22, 2014

To help meet the growing need for human resources and talent management professionals, Missouri University of Science and Technology is offering a new master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology beginning spring 2014. The program was approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in December.

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Robot builders come to Missouri S&T for FIRST Tech Challenge

Posted by on January 22, 2014

Hundreds of tech-savvy high school students from throughout Missouri and western Illinois will put their robotic creations to the test on Saturday, March 1, during the FIRST Tech Challenge, a regional robotics championship for high school students hosted by Missouri S&T.

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Spring enrollment numbers up at Missouri S&T

Posted by on January 22, 2014

Enrollment for the first day of classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology was 7,296, a 6.5 percent increase from last year’s first day of spring enrollment, says Deanne Jackson, Missouri S&T registrar. This is the 12th consecutive year of enrollment increases.

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First two of four ‘signature’ areas named

Posted by on January 17, 2014

Missouri University of Science and Technology made significant headway in carrying out its strategic plan this week by identifying two of four areas in which the campus aims to achieve best-in-class, or signature, status as a research university.

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Showcase your artistic talents at S&T

Posted by on January 15, 2014

Missouri S&T invites local artists to submit their work to an upcoming spring show titled “Art Inspired by Science and Engineering.” Works will be displayed from March through May in the Leach Theatre Lobby, located in Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.

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Submit original art for T-shirt contest

Posted by on January 14, 2014

Amateur artists and designers of all ages are invited to submit original designs for this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt. The winning submission will receive a $200 gift card to the Missouri S&T Bookstore. Submission deadline is Feb. 14.

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