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2025 Highlights

Posted by on December 19, 2025

From national recognition and historic milestones to student achievements, new facilities and expanded academic pathways, 2025 was a momentous year for Missouri S&T. We’re looking back and reflecting on some of the biggest news at S&T throughout the year.

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STEM Center launches free, open-source science curriculum for Missouri middle schools

Posted by on December 18, 2025

The Kummer Center for STEM Education at Missouri S&T is now offering a free, open-source science curriculum for sixth- through eighth-grade educators across Missouri. The curriculum project began with the STEM Center’s first Rigorous Curriculum Cohort in 2022, when middle school teachers from across Missouri collaborated to refine a standards-based science curriculum.  After three years […]

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Missouri S&T professor named IEEE Fellow

Posted by on December 11, 2025

Dr. Jonathan Kimball, chair of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri S&T, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).   

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S&T launches professional development courses, alumni get 50% off

Posted by on December 11, 2025

Missouri S&T is offering a new opportunity for working individuals seeking to elevate their careers with flexible, noncredit Professional Development Hour courses. 

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Retraining the membrane: S&T student’s award-winning research boosts algae growth

Posted by on December 10, 2025

Algae — the green, sometimes slimy-looking organisms found in bodies of water — could potentially be used as a commercial product to capture industrial emissions, serve as a biofuel and improve wastewater treatment.  But finding a cost-effective way to feed the algae with carbon dioxide so it can grow efficiently at a large enough scale for […]

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Missouri S&T commencement speakers announced

Posted by on December 9, 2025

Approximately 700 Missouri S&T students will be awarded degrees during three upcoming commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Dr. Steven Jung, chief commercial officer of Mo-Sci Corporation, will speak at the Dec. 19 ceremony for Ph.D. and master’s degree graduates. Dr. Gregory M. Polites, executive vice dean and interim head of biomedical and translational sciences for the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, will speak at both Dec. 20 ceremonies for bachelor’s degree candidates.

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Why AI is driving an energy boom: Missouri S&T expert explains

Posted by on December 2, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at top speed, and behind the breakthrough lies a growing demand for electrical power.

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S&T student aims for faster ballistics prototyping, lands on world stage 

Posted by on December 1, 2025

Bullets move fast. Prototyping them? Not so much. But a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering at Missouri S&T is researching an accelerated process for producing and testing 3D-printed ballistics, and she has already earned international recognition. 

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Q&A with Christy Johnson, a senior in environmental engineering

Posted by on November 25, 2025

Christy Johnson, a senior in environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, plans to graduate in May 2026. She recently participated in a Q&A session to share her experiences.

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From dropout to graduate, Ryan Veatch shares his comeback story

Posted by on November 25, 2025

When Ryan Veatch was growing up, he always assumed he would become a chemical engineer. In 2009, he came to Missouri S&T with that dream in mind. But like many students, life took unexpected turns. In 2012, Veatch dropped out. But that’s not the end of his story. 

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