What’s in your pocket? S&T prof explains fluctuating value of metal in coins

Posted by on March 12, 2012

Dr. Ronald Kohser has been keeping a close watch on coins during his career. According to Kohser, a professor of metallurgical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, it currently costs the U.S. Mint about 1.7 cents to make a penny and around 7 or 8 cents to make a nickel. The amounts include metal content, tools and dies, and labor.

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Building the ‘bridge to the future’

Posted by on March 12, 2012

Jeffery VolzWith 17 percent of Missouri’s bridges deficient and not enough resources available to repair and rebuild them, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are more determined than ever to develop innovative and inexpensive materials that can replace these relic structures.

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Missouri S&T selects new St. Pat

Posted by on March 9, 2012

Thomas Markowski, a junior in petroleum engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will portray St. Patrick during the 104th celebration of St. Pat’s in Rolla. Markowski is from Barnhart, Mo.

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Queen of Love and Beauty candidates announced

Posted by on March 9, 2012

Missouri University of Science and Technology is preparing for the 104th celebration of St. Pat’s in Rolla, and 2012 Queen of Love and Beauty candidates have been announced.

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Students to be knighted during S&T’s St. Pat’s celebration

Posted by on March 9, 2012

Student Knights of St. Patrick have been selected to represent Missouri University of Science and Technology student organizations during the 104th St. Pat’s celebration in Rolla.

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S&T professor to develop Lakota book into stage production

Posted by on March 7, 2012

Jeanne Stanley, assistant professor of theater in the arts, languages and philosophy department at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been given permission by Native American author Joseph Marshall III to adapt his book, The Lakota Way, into a stage production. Donations are needed to help fund the project, scheduled to be performed in November.

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Students help S&T employee with storm damage

Posted by on March 7, 2012

Three students at Missouri University of Science and Technology recently spent the afternoon helping an employee of the university clean up debris from his barn that was destroyed in the Feb. 29 storm.

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Mine ventilation design and control course hosted by S&T in April

Posted by on March 6, 2012

A Practical Mine Ventilation Design and Control short course will be offered by Missouri University of Science and Technology April 18-20, on Missouri S&T’s campus. Those who complete the course will receive 24 professional development hours.

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S&T announces 2012 Honorary Knights of St. Patrick

Posted by on March 6, 2012

The St. Pat’s Celebration Committee at Missouri University of Science and Technology has announced its 2012 Honorary Knights of St. Patrick. The Honorary Knights are David Bernhard, Dan Brown, Charlotte Divincen, John Eash, Greg Gelles, Jeanie Hofer, Bob Hribar and Kevin Mullally.

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KMST releases Spring Membership Drive results

Posted by on March 5, 2012

While public radio station KMST did not reach its $70,000 goal, the station’s Spring Membership Drive, which was held Feb. 25 through March 4, did receive $62,866 in investments and was deemed a success. Pledges are still accepted at 573-341-4386 in Rolla, toll-free at 888-776-5678 or online.

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