Missouri S&T to test emergency alert system

Posted by on January 29, 2014

Missouri University of Science and Technology will conduct a test of its emergency alert system at noon Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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Test your skills at Miner Mudder competition

Posted by on January 29, 2014

21SharesIndividuals and teams are invited to enter the Miner Mudder, a 5K obstacle-filled backcountry race that will be held March 8 to benefit Missouri University of Science and Technology’s alternative spring break program, Miner Challenge.

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Chinese Spring Festival celebrated Feb. 9

Posted by on January 27, 2014

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites the campus and community to attend its annual Spring Festival, also called the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Lungs may suffer when certain elements go nano

Posted by on January 27, 2014

7SharesNanoparticles are used in all kinds of applications — electronics, medicine, cosmetics, even environmental clean-ups. More than 2,800 commercially available applications are now based on nanoparticles, and by 2017, the field is expected to bring in nearly $50 billion worldwide.

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Local children can join S&T students in Lion King production

Posted by on January 24, 2014

Area children are invited to join Missouri S&T’s Dance and Ballet Club in its upcoming production of the Lion King in February. Young dancers can attend one of two workshops to learn the opening dance.

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Poetry reading by new Weiner Professor at S&T

Posted by on January 24, 2014

Poet Charlotte Matthews has joined the Missouri University of Science and Technology faculty this spring as the 2014 Maxwell C. Weiner Distinguished Professor of Humanities. She will present a poetry reading at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Southwestern Bell Culture Center, 1207 N. Elm. St., in Rolla. The event is open to the […]

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Tap your feet to the beat at S&T’s Leach Theatre

Posted by on January 23, 2014

SO Percussion, a quartet of performers, will present a mix of composed and original music on a variety of traditional and non-traditional instruments at Missouri S&T this February.

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Statement from Chancellor Schrader regarding Gov. Nixon’s STEM proposal

Posted by on January 22, 2014

In response to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s “State of the State” proposal to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education funding, Missouri University of Science and Technology Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader issued this statement:

“There is no sector of our economy poised for more growth than the STEM fields, and the key to meeting the increased demand for these skilled employees is education. Research from the Missouri Department of Economic Development shows that Missouri’s 2020 projected job growth for STEM occupations is higher than the average expected combined growth for all occupations in the state. With dozens of STEM degree options as well as STEM education options that begin at the elementary level, Missouri S&T is well positioned to meet these educational needs of our state.”

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S&T offers master’s in industrial-organizational psychology

Posted by on January 22, 2014

To help meet the growing need for human resources and talent management professionals, Missouri University of Science and Technology is offering a new master of science degree program in industrial-organizational psychology beginning spring 2014. The program was approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in December.

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Robot builders come to Missouri S&T for FIRST Tech Challenge

Posted by on January 22, 2014

Hundreds of tech-savvy high school students from throughout Missouri and western Illinois will put their robotic creations to the test on Saturday, March 1, during the FIRST Tech Challenge, a regional robotics championship for high school students hosted by Missouri S&T.

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