The rise of renewable energy means utility companies must change business models
With the rise of individual households producing surplus power via solar panels and selling energy back to power companies, the profitability of electric companies could drop and lead to acquisitions and mergers. The electric industry has also seen changes in renewable energy integration and regulatory changes that could lead to shrinking profits and firm consolidations.
Read More »In new book, S&T historian explores archaeologists’ and Egyptologists’ social networks
When most of us think of social networks, we think of connecting digitally with others through sites like Facebook, TikTok or Twitter. A new book by Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, an associate professor of history at Missouri University of Science and Technology, discusses a different type of social network – a physical network of archaeologists, Egyptologists, […]
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Borrok named interim dean of S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing
Dr. David Borrok, associate dean for research in Missouri S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), has accepted the role of interim vice provost and CEC dean effective Aug. 1.
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Moats named chair of materials science and engineering
Dr. Michael Moats, professor of materials science and engineering (MSE), has accepted the role of MSE chair effective August 1. Moats has served as interim MSE chair since July 12, 2021.
Read More »S&T graduate student earns Pat Tillman Scholarship
Elizabeth Tarbox, a graduate student in environmental engineering at Missouri S&T from Springfield, Missouri, has been named a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar in recognition of her military service and work on humanitarian missions to provide disaster relief.
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Sotiriou-Leventis named chemistry chair at S&T
Dr. Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis has been named chair of the chemistry department at Missouri S&T. Her appointment began July 1.
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In its first 12 hours, S&T’s Kummer College hosts first Ph.D. dissertation defense
Less than 12 hours after being officially established on July 1, the Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development at Missouri S&T hosted its first doctoral dissertation defense. Javier Valentín-Sívico’s dissertation investigates the lack of adequate broadband in many rural communities. His advisor was Dr. Casey Canfield, assistant professor of engineering management and systems engineering.
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Cassandra Elrod named interim chair of Missouri S&T’s business and information technology department
Dr. Cassandra C. Elrod has been named interim chair of Missouri University of Science and Technology’s business and information technology (BIT) department. BIT is one of three founding departments in the Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development, which was established July 1.
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David Enke named interim chair of Missouri S&T’s engineering management and systems engineering department
Dr. David Enke, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of engineering management and systems engineering (EMSE) has been appointed interim chair of the department. EMSE is one of three founding departments of the Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development, which was established July 1.
Read More »Cawlfield named chair of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering
Dr. Jeffrey Cawlfield, professor of geosciences and geological and petroleum engineering (GGPE), has accepted the role of GGPE chair. The appointment is effective August 1. He has served as interim GGPE chair since August 1, 2021.
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Our @SandTCEC Summer Engineering Research Academy wrapped up last week! Grateful for partnerships w/ @AlcornStateU, @BenedictEDU, @FVSU, @JacksonStateU, @MVSUDEVILS & @TuskegeeUniv for this partnership! #MinerPride https://t.co/wNyedtwa0d https://t.co/x7es9iTCyC
Happening soon! Tune in to hear @sandtcase's historian @k8shep discuss her new book, "Tea on the Terrace," about archaeology and Egyptology, on @stlpublicradio. https://t.co/2NhrUlXnZ8
Such a great partnership with HBCUs! @sandtcec https://t.co/jTfFwXRSeL
Dr. Mochalin is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of #MXenes. Great to see his involvement in this conference! https://t.co/jXd4zEOtan
