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Student Council President Ryan Beck attends ‘Getting to Work’ session in D.C.

Posted by on February 14, 2013

Ryan Beck, president of the Student Council at Missouri University of Science and Technology, is one of a small group of college students invited to participate in “Getting to Work,” a discussion on how college students and business leaders can work together to “improve the pathway from education to employment.

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Sriram Chellappan receives NSF CAREER Award for Internet research

Posted by on January 28, 2013

Dr. Sriram Chellappan, an assistant professor of computer science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been chosen to receive the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for young faculty members for his work on understanding human behavior through Internet usage patterns.

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24 faculty members to receive awards at S&T

Posted by on January 18, 2013

Twenty-four Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty members will receive the Faculty Achievement, Research, Service or Teaching Award for 2012. Each award winner receives a $1,000 stipend funded by industry and alumni contributions. An awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

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Stewart Gillies named director of Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center

Posted by on January 7, 2013

Stewart-Gillies-150-px.jpgDr. Stewart Gillies, interim director of the Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center at Missouri University of Science and Technology since 2009, has been named director of the center, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

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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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