Students at S&T are preparing for St. Pocalypse

Posted by on February 28, 2012

Students at Missouri University of Science and Technology are preparing for the 104th St. Pat’s celebration in Rolla. The festivities will include a parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17. This year’s theme is St. Pocalypse.

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‘Run for Water’ 5K registration open

Posted by on February 27, 2012

The student chapter of Engineers Without Borders at Missouri University of Science and Technology is gearing up for its fourth annual “Run For Water” 5K on Sunday, March 11, in Ballwin, Mo.

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Not a cloud in sight? Then view Jupiter through S&T’s telescope March 2

Posted by on February 22, 2012

The public is invited to view Jupiter and the moon through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch telescope on Friday, March 2. The Missouri S&T Observatory will open its doors at 7:30 p.m. The sky must be clear for observing and session length will vary.

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Women – learn to wrap traditional Indian saris

Posted by on February 21, 2012

Area women are invited to learn to wrap traditional Indian saris at Missouri University of Science and Technology on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Sari Wrap Party will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Southwestern Bell Cultural Center, 1207 N. Elm. St. The event will include henna tattoos for a nominal fee, refreshments and a limited number of saris available for purchase.

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S&T students win awards for ‘smart’ grid research

Posted by on February 20, 2012

Two computer science students at Missouri University of Science and Technology have received National Science Foundation funding to support their research to create a future “smart” electric power grid.

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Lady Miners host GLVC tournament opener

Posted by on February 20, 2012

LadyMiner-sm.jpgMissouri S&T will host a first-round game of the SCHEELS Great Lakes Valley Conference Basketball Championship on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 26) at the Bullman Multi-Purpose Building.

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Students in custody following minor explosions

Posted by on February 17, 2012

Three Missouri University of Science and Technology students were taken into custody by University Police in connection with two minor explosions that occurred outside the Quadrangle residence hall complex on the S&T campus this afternoon (Friday, Feb. 17, 2012). No charges have been filed.

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Sons’ live tribute to Ricky Nelson comes to Leach Theatre

Posted by on February 16, 2012

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Part concert, part multi-media event, “Ricky Nelson Remembered” is a celebration of the life of America’s original “teen idol.” Starring Nelson’s twin sons, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the tribute includes an intimate look at their father’s career and his family life.

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Eye-tracking studies: first impressions form quickly on the web

Posted by on February 14, 2012

Homepage-Heat_Map-150px.jpgWhen viewing a website, it takes users less than two-tenths of a second to form a first impression, according to recent eye-tracking research conducted at Missouri University of Science and Technology. But it takes a little longer – about 2.6 seconds – for a user’s eyes to land on that area of a website that most influences their first impression.

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Missouri S&T to host Region 8 History Day contest

Posted by on February 10, 2012

Missouri University of Science and Technology will host the Missouri Region 8 History Day contest Friday, Feb. 24, at the Havener Center. More than 175 students from schools in a seven-county area of the state will participate. This year’s theme is “Revolution, Reaction, Reform.”

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