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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Engineering for impact: Ph.D. student tackles energy resilience in island nations  

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Born and raised in Jamaica, Ashley Ann Davis brings a firsthand perspective on infrastructure challenges faced by small island nations.  

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New faculty spotlight

Posted by on May 1, 2025

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 […]

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Public outreach updates

Posted by on May 1, 2025

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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MinerAI: Missouri S&T’s new initiative for AI research, collaboration and resources 

Posted by on May 1, 2025

Since the early 1960s, Missouri S&T has been recognized as a leader in computer science, offering some of the nation’s first courses in the field. Fast forward several decades, and S&T continues to be a computing leader with the launch of the MinerAI initiative. 

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STAGE student design team receives KUKA robots

Posted by on May 1, 2025

The following news was submitted to the CASE Dean’s monthly newsletter for May: Recently, the Set Technology and General Entertainment (STAGE) Student design team received two KUKA 6 axis, payload carrying robots through a generous gift from KUKA Robotics, North America. S&T Mechanical Engineering alumnus Jack Pennuto, ME’04, is President of KUKA Robotics, North America […]

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LIFE is good for emerging engineering leaders at Missouri S&T

Posted by on May 1, 2025

When engineering students graduate from Missouri S&T, the dean of the university’s College of Engineering and Computing wants them to walk away with more than just technical expertise — he wants them equipped to lead. 

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