Missouri S&T students named Knights of St. Pat

Posted by on March 8, 2017

The Student Knights of St. Patrick have been selected to represent Missouri University of Science and Technology’s student organizations during the 109th St. Pat’s celebration in Rolla, Missouri.

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Missouri S&T chapter of Engineers Without Borders receives $750,000 in funding

Posted by on March 7, 2017

From clean drinking water to flood control, Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Engineers Without Borders projects are changing lives in Central and South America. Now two major donors have stepped forward to provide $750,000 in funding for EWB – a $500,000 challenge grant from the Houston-based Montana Cahill Foundation and a $250,000 gift from Missouri S&T graduate David Heikkinen and his wife, Ann.

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Missouri S&T Observatory to host second March visitors’ night

Posted by on March 7, 2017

The public is invited to view the Beehive Cluster of stars through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Tuesday, March 21.

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‘Gonzo Gives Back Day of Service’ is March 16

Posted by on March 7, 2017

A new tradition is quickly cementing its place in the St. Pat’s celebrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology. For the second year in a row, students will volunteer at various locations in the Rolla area as part of the “Gonzo Gives Back Day of Service.”

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Missouri S&T chancellor accepts Wright State presidency

Posted by on March 6, 2017

434SharesDr. Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology since April 2012, will become the next president of Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, on July 1, 2017, Wright State officials announced today (Monday, March 6, 2017).

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MAE continues centennial celebration

Posted by on March 3, 2017

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s mechanical and aerospace engineering department continues its 100th anniversary celebration this semester with events planned in March and April.

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Missouri S&T faculty honored for excellence

Posted by on March 1, 2017

Twenty four faculty members from Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored for excellence and achievement in research, service and teaching during an awards ceremony held on the Missouri S&T campus on Feb. 21.

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Researchers use glass to limit spread of drug-resistant bacteria

Posted by on March 1, 2017

117SharesAs G20 health experts meet this week to discuss the need for new antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are looking to an unusual material – glass – to limit the spread of drug-resistant bugs in humans.

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‘42nd Street’ to be performed at Leach Theatre in March

Posted by on March 1, 2017

The backstage comedy musical “42nd Street” will be performed at Leach Theatre on the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology as a part of the 2016-17 Campus Performing Arts Series this March.

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Learning for life

Posted by on February 27, 2017

Missouri S&T doctoral student Ken Boyko isn’t exactly slowing down during his”retirement.”

At 65, Boyko is preparing to complete a Ph.D. in geological engineering, perhaps as soon as this fall. His research focuses on how LIDAR (light detection and ranging) scanners can be used to “see through” vegetation that might otherwise prevent detection of potential falling rock. The research could enhance safety along highways and bridges and also involved a project for the U.S. Navy, which wants to use the technology as a navigational aid for self-driving off-road vehicles.

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