Awuah-Offei named chair of Missouri S&T mining and explosives engineering

Posted by on May 6, 2022

Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei has accepted the role as chair of mining and explosives engineering effective Aug. 1, 2022. He was named interim chair of the program in July 2018.

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S&T’s Renaissance Student Award goes to Pamela Petterchak

Posted by on May 4, 2022

Pamela Petterchak, a senior in computer science and computer engineering from St. Louis, has been named Missouri S&T’s Renaissance Student for 2022. She received the award, which includes a $1,000 prize, on May 3, at a ceremony hosted by the arts, languages and philosophy department.

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U.S. Department of Energy funds nuclear engineering scholarships at Missouri S&T

Posted by on May 3, 2022

Nuclear engineering students at Missouri University of Science and Technology have new support in finding new ways to cut carbon emissions and help meet global climate goals through scholarship funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, which is providing $30,000 for three nuclear engineering scholarships at S&T.

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Antarctic earthquake swarm discovery has Missouri S&T connection

Posted by on May 3, 2022

A Missouri S&T postdoctoral fellow is part of an international team of researchers that recently detected a massive series of earthquakes – known as an earthquake swarm – in Antarctica. The research, published last month in the Nature journal Communications Earth & Environment, indicates that the earthquake swarm was likely the result of a long-dormant […]

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Diversity: the one thing we all have in common

Posted by on May 1, 2022

The materials science and engineering department celebrates rich diversity and looks forward to welcoming future faculty, students and staff from all walks of life.

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A different way of doing business

Posted by on May 1, 2022

Traditional quality control in manufacturing involves sampling a percentage of products as they roll off the line to make sure they are made to specifications. But what about small-batch, customized parts that can be produced with 3D printing? Joseph Newkirk, professor of materials science and engineering, is part of a team developing quality-control methods for advanced manufacturing in small numbers – even one-offs – to ensure parts meet expectations.

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Steel Bridge Team wins fourth consecutive regional competition, will compete at nationals

Posted by on April 28, 2022

The Steel Bridge Design Team from Missouri S&T recently won first place at a regional American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Mid-Continent Student Conference and will now put their bridge engineering and construction skills to the test nationally May 27-28 at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

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Agnes Vojta receives 2022 Women’s Advocate award

Posted by on April 27, 2022

Dr. Agnes Vojta, teaching professor of physics at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award at Missouri S&T.

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Gayla Olbricht is Missouri S&T’s 2022 Woman of the Year

Posted by on April 27, 2022

Missouri University of Science and Technology honored Dr. Gayla Olbricht, associate professor of mathematics and statistics, as the 2022 Woman of the Year today (Wednesday, April 27) during a reception at Hasselmann Alumni House. 

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Updates improve first-year design class

Posted by on April 27, 2022

“The way the shop was set up in past years served a purpose, but I wanted an environment that encourages creative thinking and collaboration,” says Phillip Mulligan, assistant teaching professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Several changes in the lab this year have improved safety and made the experience better for students.

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