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‘Essential Engineer’ author to discuss paradox of success and failure
In his latest book The Essential Engineer: Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems, Dr. Henry Petroski argues that engineers play a crucial role in the success of many of the world’s greatest achievements. In an upcoming lecture at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Petroski will also talk about why engineering failures are also important.
Grad students recognized for research
Thirty-two graduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology recently presented research findings on campus as part the first annual Chancellor’s Fellows Research Poster Presentation. Chancellor’s Fellows are a select group of students who are on scholarship at Missouri S&T for academic excellence.
Read More »Submit questions to Brooks, Shields prior to lecture
Political and social analysts David Brooks and Mark Shields will answer emailed questions during their April 7 lecture on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus. Tickets are still available for the event.
Read More »Students travel to Tennessee, Louisiana for spring break challenge
Twenty-four Missouri University of Science and Technology students who will spend their spring break planting trees, performing conservation work and helping out at a homeless shelter.
Read More »S&T women finish first in mining competition
A team of women from Missouri University of Science and Technology has won another world championship in mucking.
Read More »S&T faculty members receive UM System President’s Awards
Three faculty members from Missouri University of Science and Technology have received President’s Awards, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Missouri System, for excellence among the university’s four mission areas of teaching, research, service and economic development.
Read More »S&T to hold public forum on nuclear situation in Japan
The student chapters of Women in Nuclear and the American Nuclear Society at Missouri University of Science and Technology will be hosting a public forum on the situation with Japan’s reactors at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in the Havener Center on campus. The forum will be held in St. Pat’s Ballroom B.
Read More »S&T research aims to make proteins ‘behave badly’
Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are trying to get proteins to create the sticky plaque often associated with neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and even Mad Cow. If successful, the study would better equip researchers to prevent or find a cure for these diseases.
River North Chicago Dance to perform in Rolla
River North Chicago Dance Company will bring its exhilarating style to two performances in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The performances are part of Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 2010-11 Campus Performing Arts Series and its School Outreach Program.
