Australian lakes may hold clues to life on Mars
By the time Curiosity, the next Mars Rover, launches in 2011, scientists on Earth will know more about the potential for life on Mars because of microorganisms that live in Australian lakes.
Read More »Seven inducted into Missouri Academy of Chemists and Biochemists
Seven scientists with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Chemistry and Biochemistry during the academy’s induction ceremony held Oct. 23.
The academy was established in 2005 to continue the work of the former Foundation for Chemical Research, which was in existence from 1983 through 2005. The foundation worked with the alumni of the chemistry department to support and enhance the research and teaching goals of the department. Members of the academy are scientists who have made outstanding contributions to their profession.
Leach Theatre to host interactive Beatles tribute concert
Beatles fans will be asked to pick the songs to be performed and to share the memories associated with them during the live concert, “Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience.” The performance will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall.
Missouri S&T awards Garms Honorary Doctorate Degree
Irvin H. Garms of Cape Girardeau, Mo., was awarded the degree of Doctor of Engineering, Honoris Causa, during the commencement ceremonies of Missouri University of Science and Technology on Saturday, Dec. 19, in Rolla, Mo. Approximately 600 degrees were awarded to graduating students and approximately 4,000 guests were in attendance.
Read More »26 faculty to receive awards
Twenty-six faculty members at Missouri S&T will receive awards for their achievements, research, service or teaching for 2009 during an awards ceremony on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
Read More »Chinese university joins S&T in transfer program
Representatives from Missouri S&T and China University of Petroleum (CUP) met recently to sign a transfer agreement between the two universities. The agreement will allow CUP students to transfer to S&T after their first two years of study in geology and geophysics.
Read More »Researcher studies the universe through quantum electrodynamics
Fundamental constants, such as the standards for length and mass, are a given in our society. However, research has shown that these constants might be changing with the expansion of the universe.
Read More »Santa to visit KMST at noon on Tuesday
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time again for Santa Claus to make his annual visit to public radio station KMST on the campus of Missouri S&T. From noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, kids of all ages are invited to call 573-341-4387 to talk to Santa, immediately following “Harmonic Vibrations.”
Read More »S&T’s Army ROTC named Best Battalion
Missouri S&T’s Army ROTC program recently received the Best Battalion Award for the 3rd Brigade, which includes 42 programs from 10 states. This is the first time S&T’s program has received the honor.
Read More »Leventis named Curators’ Professor
Dr. Nicholas Leventis, professor of chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Professor of chemistry. The title will be conferred during Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 19.
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