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Missouri S&T chancellor joins Twitter
Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, joined Twitter today (Friday, Aug. 10, 2012). Her Twitter handle is @SandTChancellor.
S&T tops Newsweek ranking of public schools for out-of-state students
Out-of-state students attending Missouri University of Science and Technology are receiving an education at the most affordable public university in the nation, according to a new report from Newsweek magazine.
Read More »Public invited to ceremony at latest site for solar house construction
The Solar House Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology is planning a groundbreaking and “solar social” for Friday, Aug. 10. The main ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the construction site on 10th Street in Rolla – on a portion of the property used for Missouri S&T’s golf course. The public is invited.
Read More »Undergraduate’s research may lead to new approach to detect prostate cancer
An undergraduate student’s technique for detecting certain metabolites in urine samples could lead to a simpler and more accurate way to test for prostate cancer.
S&T professor brings together academic leaders in environmental engineering
A Missouri University of Science and Technology professor is leading a new effort to bring academic leaders in environmental engineering together on an annual basis to improve education in universities nationwide.
Former Miner Tyrone Smith makes second trip to Olympics
For many athletes, getting one opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. But after getting that first chance to compete on the world’s biggest stage in Beijing, China, four years ago, Tyrone Smith set his sights on making it back and taking another step in his career — one that he hopes will land him on the awards stand later this summer in London, England.
Read More »S&T mechanical engineer wins Powe research award
Dr. Xiaodong Yang, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, is one of 30 junior faculty members in the nation to win a competitive research grant through the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program.
Read More »Solar car team opts out of 2012 race
The Missouri University of Science and Technology Solar Car Team has withdrawn from the 2012 American Solar Challenge.
Read More »Popular improv troupe to begin performing arts series at S&T
Stars of the popular TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” will bring their quick wit and musical talents to two live shows to open the 2012-2013 season of the Campus Performing Arts Series at Missouri University of Science and Technology this fall. The shows replace “Cocktails with Larry Miller,” which has been cancelled.
Marianne Ward to step down as alumni director
Marianne Ward, director of alumni and constituent relations at Missouri University of Science and Technology since June 2007, is stepping down from the position effective July 24 to become director of communications and marketing for the Waynesville R-VI School District in Waynesville, Mo.
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