Long carbon fibers could improve blast resistance of concrete structures, say S&T researchers
Dr. Jeffery Volz, assistant professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, and his team have received $567,000 to explore how adding carbon fibers could improve the blast and impact resistance of conventional reinforced concrete. The research is funded by the through a cooperative agreement with the Leonard Wood Institute.
Solar house is headed back to Missouri S&T
Team Missouri’s solar house is coming back to the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology following the conclusion of the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C.
Read More »This semester’s last chance to look through telescope is Friday
Everyone is invited to this semester’s final opportunity to view the moon and Jupiter through Missouri S&T’s 16-inch telescope. Weather permitting, the Observatory will open its doors at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 23.
Poet to combine Benton and Brazil in reading
Poet and printer Clarence Wolfshohl will combine two of his favorite interests, Thomas Hart Benton and the country of Brazil, in a poetry reading titled, “Tom Benton Floats the Amazon,” at Missouri S&T. The reading will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Room 138 Castleman Hall, and is free and open to the public.
Read More »Family Weekend scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Missouri S&T will give students and their visiting families a taste of life on campus and in Rolla during Family Weekend 2009 activities scheduled Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Read More »NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus to speak at S&T
Early in 2009, NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus concluded a four-month stay aboard the International Space Station. This month the Missouri University of Science and Technology graduate will return to her alma mater to deliver a keynote speech during Missouri S&T’s Homecoming festivities.
Read More »Tiny motes sniff out chemical, biological threats
Research to develop a new method to detect biological and chemical threats may also lead to new approaches for removing pollutants from the environment.
Read More »KMST fall membership drive exceeds expectations
Public radio station KMST finished its eight-day fall membership drive Saturday, Oct. 10, surpassing its monetary goal of $60,000 and adding more than 90 new members.
Read More »S&T’s Haunted Mine is super scary
Mining engineering students at Missouri University of Science and Technology are planning a spooky treat for people who want to visit Missouri S&T’s underground mine this Halloween.
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