S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing honors 9 Ph.D. students
Nine Missouri S&T Ph.D. students received dean’s honors from the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) during a ceremony held in early May.
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Learning the business of entrepreneurship: Alexander Saigh
Alexander Saigh was in high school when he started inventing. After watching some MythBusters videos where the cast couldn’t get something to work, he was inspired to try it himself.
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How many forever chemicals are in your local fish populations?
Substances known as “forever chemicals” are widely used, long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time, such as Teflon. The technical name of forever chemicals is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and they are found in water, air, fish and soil at locations around the world. Despite their prevalence, the extent of their impact on the environment is still not fully known.
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S&T researchers developing AI system to prevent pests, improve crop yield for rural farms
When many computer scientists say they are researching methods to stop bugs, they are likely referring to computer glitches and other issues. When Dr. Sajal Das from Missouri S&T says this, he is talking about the crawly and flying creatures afflicting agriculture operations.
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Missouri S&T commencement speakers announced
More than 1,000 Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates will be awarded degrees during three upcoming ceremonies. Dr. Nadine Alameh, executive director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute, will speak at the May 16 ceremony for Ph.D. graduates. The Honorable Mike Parson, 57th governor of Missouri, will speak at both May 17 ceremonies.
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NGA chief AI officer speaks to students
Mark Munsell, chief AI officer and director of data and digital innovation for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, spoke to S&T students, faculty, and staff at a presentation in April. The talk, titled “AI and the Future of Intelligence for National Security,” included a discussion about artificial intelligence’s geospatial applications and how it could be used […]
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Behrendt receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Andrew Behrendt, associate teaching professor of history and political science at Missouri S&T, has won a Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Engineering for impact: Ph.D. student tackles energy resilience in island nations
Born and raised in Jamaica, Ashley Ann Davis brings a firsthand perspective on infrastructure challenges faced by small island nations.
Read More »New faculty spotlight
This news entry was submitted for the CASE Dean’s Newsletter in May. Lisa Pavia-Higel has joined Missouri S&T as an assistant teaching professor of English and Technical Communication. She brings over 15 years of teaching experience at vocational and community colleges, most recently serving as Professor of Communication and Theater at Jefferson College. At Missouri […]
Read More »Public outreach updates
The following news was submitted to the CASE Dean’s Newsletter for May. Between April 3 and May 15, the Weiner Professor for the Humanities and the Department of History and Political Science hosted a traveling exhibit on the D-Day Landings at Omaha Beach in the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Based on Dr. John McManus’ book, […]
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