Researchers investigate improved bridge repair after collisions

Posted by on January 25, 2021

Vehicle collisions with bridge supports or girders are the second leading cause of bridge collapse in the United States, with an average of three such collisions per day, according to researchers at Missouri S&T who are studying ways to improve bridge repair and cut costs for cities and states.

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Missouri S&T to gather feedback on former Bureau of Mines buildings

Posted by on January 22, 2021

Missouri S&T will gather public comments and hold an open forum on university plans to demolish three buildings known as the Bureau of Mines (BOM) buildings 1, 2 and 3 on the Rolla campus.

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Missouri S&T to host a virtual speaker series this semester

Posted by on January 22, 2021

Missouri S&T’s spring 2021 Speaker Series will kick off in January with a presentation of how infectious diseases originate, spread and how to protect yourself and others from them.

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Black History Month events move online at S&T

Posted by on January 22, 2021

The community is invited to celebrate Black History Month this February with Missouri S&T. Campus events will take place throughout the month, focusing on the theme of “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.” The following events will be a part of the celebration:

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A promise kept

Posted by on January 19, 2021

Tracy Carpenter Bond knows something about tenacity. In the face of dire circumstances that most of us have not experienced, Bond completed her master of science degree in industrial-organizational psychology in December 2020 and was selected as one of three Missouri S&T graduation speakers.

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Campus maintenance and repair projects supported through federal funds

Posted by on January 19, 2021

Missouri S&T recently received over $4.68 million in federal funds to support two maintenance and repair projects: replacement of a 1950s-era electrical substation and removal of the university’s decommissioned power plant. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson recently announced over $68 million in federal funds for infrastructure and capital improvements at Missouri colleges and universities. “Public universities […]

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Math faculty accolades

Posted by on January 19, 2021

Over the past two years, our faculty members have been productive and have honored for their work. Below is a listing of recent campus honors. Akim Adekpedjou was promoted to professor of mathematics and statistics. Daozhi Han received an Outstanding Teaching Commendation for 2019-20 and a 2020 Faculty Research Award. Xiaoming He received a 2019 […]

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Kummer Institute establishes endowed department chair

Posted by on January 19, 2021

The founding of the Kummer Institute for Student Success, Research and Economic Development in October 2020 has led to the creation of an endowed chair in mathematics and statistics. The search for the first Fred and June Kummer Endowed Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics is underway with applications due by Feb. 14, 2021. The […]

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Women in Business group to survey business leaders

Posted by on January 14, 2021

Women in business are invited to take a short survey to provide insight and feedback on the seminars, program and focus of the area Women in Business group. The survey is conducted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri S&T, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Women in Business group.

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Outside-the-box STEM tutoring

Posted by on January 13, 2021

When COVID-19 forced K-12 students across the country to move to online or hybrid schoolwork, STEM advocates with ties to Missouri S&T like Grace Dietzler, BSci’16, helped sequestered kids manage their education during the pandemic. Deitzler, who is now working on a Ph.D. in microbiology at Oregon State University, reached out to Facebook friends who […]

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