S&T to recognize outstanding teaching of distance ed courses
Dr. Henry Wiebe, vice provost of global learning at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will present outstanding teaching awards to Missouri S&T faculty members engaged in distance education during a campus ceremony on Monday, April 16. “The high evaluation scores received by these faculty members reflect their strong commitment to serve our distance students,” says Wiebe.
Read More »Lectures, multimedia performances by renowned artist at S&T
Internationally acclaimed painter, calligrapher and multimedia artist Dr. Lampo Leong will give two lectures as part of the Weiner Distinguished Professor Lecture Series.
Impressionist Rich Little to visit Leach Theatre
Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little will bring his play “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” to Missouri University of Science and Technology this month. The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Missouri S&T’s Leach Theatre in Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.
Read More »Naval officer to discuss navigating cyberspace operations at S&T
Dr. Starnes E. Walker, chief technology officer and technical director for the Fleet Cyber Command and the 10th Fleet of the U.S. Navy, will speak at Missouri University of Science and Technology as part of the university’s Distinguished Research Seminar Series next week. He will present “Navigating Cyberspace Operations: Challenges and Opportunities in a Global Domain” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in Room 103 Engineering Management Building on Missouri S&T’s campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Read More »African students to host gala April 15
The area community is invited to learn about African culture and customs during African Gala Night 2012 at Missouri University of Science and Technology on Sunday, April 15. The event will be held from 4-8 p.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center.
Read More »Learn about Middle Eastern culture at S&T
The area community is invited to learn about Middle Eastern culture and customs during Saudi Night at Missouri University of Science and Technology on Saturday, April 7. The event will be held from 4-8 p.m. in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center.
Read More »Missouri S&T professor receives Fulbright Specialists Award
Dr. Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe, professor and head of the geology and geophysics program at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was selected for a Fulbright Specialists project at Alexandria University in Egypt. Her project runs from March 16-30, according to the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Read More »Schwartz named UM System chief of staff
Dr. Robert Schwartz, interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at Missouri S&T, has been named chief of staff for the University of Missouri System, UM President Tim Wolfe announced today (Thursday, March 22).
Muckers from Missouri S&T head to the UK
This Sunday, March 25, mucking teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology will travel to England to participate in the 2012 Intercollegiate Mining Competition, which will be hosted next week by the Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall. This is the first time the competition has been held outside the U.S. or Australia.
Read More »Environmental biotechnology expert to present 2012 Stueck Lecture at S&T
Dr. Bruce Rittmann, an international leader in assessing microbial communities, spends his time motivating his “many little friends” to do what he wants through engineering and biotechnology applications. In an upcoming lecture at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rittmann will discuss ways his interdisciplinary research is improving conditions around the world and leading to new ways to clean up pollution, treat water and wastewater, capture renewable energy and improve human health.
Read More »