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Grad George Mueller, who helped enable NASA moon landing, dies at 97

Posted by on October 18, 2015

Dr. George Mueller, a 1939 electrical engineering graduate who was credited with helping ensure NASA met President John F. Kennedy’s manned moon landing timetable, died Monday, Oct. 12, at age 97, NASA announced.

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McMillin elected to IEEE Computer Society Board

Posted by on October 15, 2015

Dr. Bruce M. McMillin, professor of computer science and associate dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was elected to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society Board of Governors.

The IEEE is the world’s leading membership organization for professionals in all aspects of advancing techology, and the computer society is the largest of the 39 IEEE technical societies.

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Khayat named RILEM Fellow

Posted by on October 15, 2015

Dr. Kamal Khayat, the Vernon and Maralee Jones Professor of Civil Engineering and director of the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Fellow of RILEM, the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures.

“The award of a RILEM Fellowship is a rare honor,” says RILEM president Mark Alexander. “It is given for exceptional contributions to the work of RILEM and includes aspects such as scientific contributions and developmental contributions.”

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Missouri S&T to honor faculty and alumni during Homecoming

Posted by on October 12, 2015

Seven people with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology will be honored during the Miner Alumni Association’s Legends Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 23. The awards banquet is held in conjunction with Missouri S&T Homecoming festivities.

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17 S&T faculty receive tenure, promotions

Posted by on September 1, 2015

Seventeen faculty members at Missouri University of Science and Technology received promotions or tenure effective Sept. 1.

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Missouri S&T students receive Grainger Power Engineering Awards

Posted by on August 22, 2015

Nine electrical engineering graduates each received a $6,000 Grainger Power Engineering Award from the electrical and computer engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The awards are presented as a reward for academic excellence.

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Robert R. Holmes named Civil Engineer of the Year

Posted by on August 21, 2015

Dr. Robert R. Holmes, an adjunct professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist, will receive the 2015 Government Civil Engineer of the Year award on Oct. 13 in New York.

Established by the Government Engineers Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the award recognizes distinguished civil engineers employed in public service for significant engineering contributions.

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Wunsch earns INNS Gabor Award

Posted by on July 24, 2015

Dr. Donald Wunsch, the Mary K. Finley Missouri Distinguished Professor and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, received the International Neural Networks Society (INNS) Gabor Award recognizing achievement in engineering applications of neural nets.

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Huang named interim chair of biological sciences

Posted by on June 17, 2015

Dr. Yue-Wern Huang, professor of biological sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named interim chair of biological sciences. The appointment takes effect July 1.

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Missouri S&T etymologist recognized for lifetime achievement

Posted by on June 10, 2015

Dr. Gerald Cohen, professor of foreign languages at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was recently recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Dictionary Society of North America for his work in etymology.

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