Rocket man: S&T student launches personal rocket, works with top space companies
In 1972, Elton John released “Rocket Man” — a classic hit single and one of his most recognizable tunes. In 2003, Nicolas Graham was born, and it didn’t take long for the song title to be a fitting way to describe him.
Read More »New psychology book examines how people compare AI versus humans
A new book by a Missouri S&T psychologist shares insights into the cost of disregarding artificial intelligence’s (AI) outcomes as being worth less than an actual person’s. These outcomes may be advice, evaluations of other people, harmful decisions, artistic creations or relational interactions.
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Missouri S&T, Idaho National Laboratory launch research partnership
Missouri S&T and the Idaho National Laboratory have signed a new collaboration aimed at advancing research and educational opportunities. This partnership has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding highlighting their joint commitment to the Strategic Understanding for Premier Education and Research (SUPER) initiative.
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Florida Tech leader Dr. John Harris named Missouri S&T’s new provost
Dr. John Harris, dean of the College of Engineering and Science at Florida Institute of Technology, will become Missouri S&T’s provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on Tuesday, July 1.
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St. Louis native encourages middle schoolers to pursue education, interests
Twenty years after graduating from Missouri S&T, Alexandra Butler returned to her alma mater in Rolla to share her inspirational story with middle school students during Missouri S&T’s STEM Exploration Day.
Read More »Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers inducts four new members
Four professionals with ties to chemical and biochemical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology were recently inducted into the university’s Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers.
Read More »Stop repeating failure; start leading with common sense
The following story was published in the CASE Dean’s Newsletter for June 2025. It was submitted by Samuel “Bo” Mahaney, lecturer in history and political science at S&T. Date: June 8, 2025Authors: Students of the Missouri S&T 2025 National Security Policy CourseContact: Major General Samuel C. Mahaney, USAF (Ret.), Director, Missouri S&T Policy and Armed Forces R&D Institute […]
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Big data: S&T researcher paving new paths for more efficient transfers
When long-haul truckers hit the road with their freight, they often rely on GPS to help them find the best possible routes and adjust in real time. So why can’t the online systems for transferring large datasets, which typically rely on predetermined settings and don’t adjust in real time, take a similar approach?
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Missouri S&T Mars Rover Design Team wins University Rover Challenge
The Mars Rover Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology has won the 2025 University Rover Challenge, an international competition held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah.
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Missouri S&T Steel Bridge Design Team places fifth in national competition
The Steel Bridge Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed fifth in the nation at the Student Steel Bridge Competition, held Saturday, May 31 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The fifth-place finish is a record for the S&T team, with a previous best result of twelfth place in 2004.
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