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UMR enters into mining engineering partnership with the University of Botswana
A delegation from the University of Botswana recently traveled to the University of Missouri-Rolla to formalize an agreement to collaborate on mining engineering endeavors.
Read More »UMR to purchase larger air whistle
The sound volume of the July 10 air whistle test on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus remained inadequate following efforts to increase the volume. Faculty and staff at several locations on campus reported being unable to hear the whistle or hearing a whistle that was not loud enough to penetrate to the interiors of many campus […]
Read More »UMR air whistle test update
Due to a lack of air volume, UMR’s campus air whistle failed to produce enough sound to be heard across campus during its Friday, July 6, test. There was enough air pressure, but not enough air volume reaching the whistle to allow it to reach its full sound potential, physical facilities officials say.
Read More »KUMR to become KMST
Public radio station KUMR will change its name to KMST on Monday, July 16. The change takes effect at 12:01 a.m.
Read More »UMR to test air whistle alert system
The University of Missouri-Rolla will test a new air whistle alarm system at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6. The test will last approximately two minutes.
Read More »Restructuring plan to take effect July 1
The University of Missouri-Rolla is moving forward with an administrative restructuring plan that will enhance direct interaction between departments and the provost’s office.
Read More »Researchers to discuss near-field methods at St. Louis conference
Advances in near-field methods, used in applications ranging from high-resolution imaging to electromagnetic compatibility, will be the focus of ICONIC 2007, the third annual International Conference on Electromagnetic Near-Field Characterization and Imaging.
Read More »Twelve UMR faculty receive tenure and promotions
Twelve faculty members at the University of Missouri-Rolla will receive promotions or tenure effective Sept. 1. Those faculty members are:
Read More »UMR plans to get more girls interested in science and technology
Girls in grades seven through 10 will visit the campus of the University of Missouri-Rolla this summer to make shoes they can wear out of paper and build motorized Lego vehicles. It’s all part of an attempt to encourage more female students to pursue degrees and careers in engineering and the sciences.
Read More »Summer campers to practice the art of blowing stuff up
High school students from as far away as Hawaii and Egypt are planning trips to Rolla, Mo., next month to practice the art of blowing stuff up.
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