KUKA Robotics president returns to Rolla for lab dedication

Posted by on May 16, 2025

When Jack Pennuto first came to Missouri S&T in 2000, he was an aspiring mechanical engineer excited to join the S&T men’s swimming team. When the now 23-time All-American swimmer returned to his alma mater this spring, he came as the president of U.S. operations for KUKA Robotics.  

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Kummer College names director of corporate partnerships 

Posted by on May 14, 2025

The Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development have named Shou Wong as the director of corporate partnerships, a new position created to connect industry partners with students and faculty at Missouri S&T.

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Reardon named associate dean for academic affairs

Posted by on May 9, 2025

Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical communication at Missouri S&T, has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at S&T. The appointment begins July 1.

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S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing honors 9 Ph.D. students

Posted by on May 8, 2025

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 

Posted by on May 6, 2025

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?

Posted by on May 6, 2025

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 

Posted by on May 5, 2025

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

Posted by on May 5, 2025

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

Posted by on May 3, 2025

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

Posted by on May 2, 2025

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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