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Xiaoqing (Frank) Liu named interim chair of computer science at S&T

Posted by on January 4, 2013

Dr. Xiaoqing (Frank) Liu, professor of computer science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named interim chair of the Missouri S&T computer science department. The position takes effect Jan. 1, 2013. Dr. Jennifer Leopold, associate professor of computer science, will serve as interim graduate coordinator.

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Bridgette Betz named director of student financial assistance

Posted by on December 31, 2012

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Bridgette Betz

Bridgette Betz, interim director of student financial assistance at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become director of student financial assistance effective Jan. 1, 2013.

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Undergraduate Colin Ryan honored for research on rare-earth phosphates

Posted by on December 18, 2012

An undergraduate student at Missouri University of Science and Technology has received national recognition for his research on a process for creating rare-earth phosphates. The process could be used to develop materials for optical sensors and diode lighting applications, such as LED (light-emitting diode) lighting.

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Missouri S&T awards professional degrees

Posted by on December 17, 2012

Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded six honorary professional degrees during winter commencement ceremonies held Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15. The degrees recognize the outstanding Missouri S&T graduates for professional achievement.

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Fahrenholtz named Curators’ Professor

Posted by on December 12, 2012

Dr. William G. Fahrenholtz, professor of ceramic engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Professor of ceramic engineering. Fahrenholtz will be officially recognized during commencement ceremonies at S&T on Saturday, Dec. 15.

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34 S&T faculty members honored for outstanding teaching

Posted by on November 20, 2012

Thirty-four Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty members will receive the Outstanding Teaching Award for 2011-2012. The winners will be recognized at a ceremony scheduled from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in St. Pat’s Ballroom B of the Havener Center. The Outstanding Teaching Award is given each year to faculty members by the Outstanding Teaching Award Committee, which bases its selections on student evaluations.

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Richard Brow named president of American Ceramic Society

Posted by on November 16, 2012

Dr. Richard K. Brow, Curators’ Professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was recently named president of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) for 2012-2013.

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Ph.D. students take top honors in safety and risk analysis research

Posted by on November 6, 2012

Two Ph.D. engineering students at Missouri University of Science and Technology have won top honors in a national competition on safety engineering and risk analysis.

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S&T faculty to receive excellence awards

Posted by on November 1, 2012

Five faculty members at Missouri University of Science and Technology will receive Faculty Excellence Awards at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.

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Alumna and Woman Student of the Year winners announced

Posted by on October 24, 2012

The Missouri University of Science and Technology Alumna and Woman Student of the Year Committee announced its 2012 award winners during a ceremony held on campus Oct. 11. The awards are given to alumna and women students who are dedicated to enhancing the lives of women and committed to diversity.

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