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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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Dr. Martin E. Straumanis: a pioneer of materials research
The building originally known as the Graduate Center for Materials Research, now known as Straumanis-James Hall, honors two pioneers of research at Missouri S&T: Dr. Martin E. Straumanis and Dr. William “Bill” James. Straumanis was a member of the S&T faculty from 1948 until his death in 1973. He was educated at the University of […]
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A history of the historian
In the seventh grade, Dr. Larry Gragg knew he wanted to be a historian. His teacher assigned him to write about any person in popular culture and Gragg picked up his first biography to read about the New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig. What followed from that class project was a lifetime of research and interviews.
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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.
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.
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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