Missouri S&T adds master’s degree in explosives technology

Posted by on September 28, 2017

Growing interest in explosives technology among both federal investigators and military personnel is prompting Missouri University of Science and Technology to further expand its graduate programs in the field.
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators on Thursday voted to approve a new master of science degree in explosives technology at Missouri S&T. The proposal now awaits final approval by the state Coordinating Board of Higher Education.

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Asphalt conference Nov. 28-29 at Missouri S&T

Posted by on September 27, 2017

The 60th annual Asphalt Conference will be held Nov. 28-29 at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Registration is $135 per person and is available online at asphalt.mst.edu.

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S&T industrial-organizational psychology program ranked second in the nation

Posted by on September 27, 2017

The online master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology is ranked second in the nation by the website AffordableColleges.com.

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Statement regarding U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Sept. 22 announcement

Posted by on September 22, 2017

Missouri S&T continues to be dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation. We reaffirm our commitment to our students, faculty and staff who work every day to support our community.

As part of the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T complies with federal guidelines, and we will review the guidance carefully to see if any changes in policies and procedures are necessary. We plan to engage in discussion and feedback.

People facing discrimination, harassment, sexual violence or retaliation can file reports to the Missouri S&T equity and Title IX office.

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Apply to speak at Missouri S&T’s second annual TEDx Talk

Posted by on September 22, 2017

Area community members can apply to present ideas at a TEDx event on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus this spring.

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Missouri S&T receives federal support for early-stage research into tapping “citizen scientists” to collect water quality data

Posted by on September 21, 2017

Picture teams of smartphone-toting citizen scientists, poised to collect water samples and test for contaminants thanks to a user-friendly app that can crowdsource rapid responders to mobilize the next time a public water system is at risk.
Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of South Florida are tapping National Science Foundation seed money set aside for “potentially transformative research” to advance the technology and hone the social mobilization efforts needed to summon trained, trusted teams of everyday water watchers.

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Rolla cultural festival will be held Sept. 30

Posted by on September 21, 2017

Missouri University of Science and Technology will host the eighth annual Celebration of Nations in collaboration with the city of Rolla on Sept. 30. The event gives local residents and students a chance to showcase and celebrate the cultural diversity that makes Rolla unique.

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Fall enrollment at Missouri S&T tops 8,800

Posted by on September 20, 2017

The fall 2017 enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, officially recorded at the end of the semester’s fourth week, is 8,884. This is a 0.5 percent increase over last year’s fall enrollment of 8,838, says Deanne Jackson, Missouri S&T registrar.

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The doctor is IN

Posted by on September 19, 2017

“The medical students from Rolla are different. Every single one seems to be scarily talented and driven.” That is the opinion of Dave Westenberg, who says he has probably taught a class to every S&T student who has gone on to medical school in the past 15 years. “It makes writing letters of recommendation for […]

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DeLUX Lab to focus on user experience

Posted by on September 19, 2017

Students and faculty at Missouri University of Science and Technology will soon have a new resource for learning about how people interact with information technology.

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