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Hidden treasures: S&T researcher aims to recover critical minerals, precious metals from unconventional sources
The United States’ need for critical minerals for manufacturing has reached a crisis level, and researchers at Missouri S&T are leading the charge to develop solutions. Dr. Lana Alagha, an associate professor of mining engineering at Missouri S&T, recently received a $375,000 grant from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop and enhance methods for […]
Read More »Ferdowsi named associate dean for research for S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing
Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, a professor of electrical engineering at Missouri S&T, has been named associate dean for research for the university’s College of Engineering and Computing effective Sept. 1.
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‘Just breathe’: Missouri S&T researchers ready for clinical trials for diagnostic instrument
When an ill person schedules a doctor visit, blood work or other diagnostic testing is often required before a diagnosis is determined. Missouri S&T electrical engineering researcher Dr. Jie Huang is developing technology that would allow patients to “just breathe” and avoid that testing.
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S&T professor emeritus celebrates 100th birthday
Dr. Wei-Wen Yu, Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus of civil engineering at Missouri S&T, was a history-making member of the S&T faculty during his decades-long career, and now he can celebrate another historical feat — turning 100 years old.
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Missouri S&T hosts high school students from St. Louis area for STEM camp
A group of over 20 high school students primarily from the St. Louis area recently lived on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus for multiple days for the university’s Minority Introduction to STEM (Mi-STEM) camp.
Read More »Odun-Ayo named director of Missouri S&T, MSU cooperative engineering program
For the first time since it was founded in 2008, Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Cooperative Engineering Program with Missouri State University will soon have a new director.
Dr. Theresa Odun-Ayo, who currently serves as an associate teaching professor of electrical and computer engineering for the program, will replace Dr. Douglas Carroll as director on Saturday, July 15. Carroll will continue to serve the program as a professor of mechanical engineering.
Read More »25 S&T faculty members receive tenure, promotions
Twenty-five faculty members at Missouri University of Science and Technology will receive promotion and/or tenure, effective Sept. 1.
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‘Advancing Missouri’s STEM Education’ initiative included in state budget
A Missouri S&T initiative to upgrade and renovate teaching and research facilities was among the items supported by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state legislative leaders in the state appropriations for higher education for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which began July 1. The initiative, known as “Advancing Missouri’s STEM Education and Workforce Development,” received $25 […]
Read More »Gao named interim chair of geosciences, geological and petroleum engineering at Missouri S&T
Dr. Stephen S. Gao, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering (GGPE) at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has accepted the role of interim chair of his home department effective Aug. 1.
Read More »Missouri S&T announces new Kummer Endowed Chair of Computer Science
Dr. Seung-Jong “Jay” Park has been named Kummer Endowed Chair of Computer Science at Missouri S&T effective Aug. 1.
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