Helping farmers navigate the carbon credit maze

Posted by on December 9, 2009

Thumbnail image for agri.jpgAs Congress considers “cap-and-trade” legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, companies and individuals are scrambling to figure out how to cash in on the process. But many smaller businesses, such as family farms, could become lost in the convoluted maze of carbon credit markets. That’s where the work of a Missouri University of Science and Technology student can help.

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S&T students take first in concrete competition

Posted by on December 7, 2009

A team of students from Missouri University of Science and Technology recently placed first among nine university teams in the American Concrete Institute Pervious Concrete Design competition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Commencement scheduled for Dec. 19

Posted by on December 4, 2009

Commencement ceremonies at Missouri University of Science and Technology are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, 10th Street and Bishop Ave., Rolla.

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S&T students win black box competition

Posted by on December 3, 2009

A pair of students from Missouri University of Science and Technology won first place in a recent “black box” competition in which they had to figure out the electronic circuitry hidden within the box. Two other Missouri S&T students finished third in the competition.

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Robinson to co-chair national student affairs council

Posted by on December 3, 2009

Dr. Debra A.G. Robinson, vice chancellor for student affairs at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recently was appointed co-chair of the Council on Student Affairs, one of one of the 10 operational councils of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

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Join Mickey and friends for a classic holiday tale

Posted by on December 2, 2009

Mickey, Donald and Goofy will be on the big screen at Leach Theatre this month in the short film Mickey’s Christmas Carol. The film will be shown at Missouri S&T as part of the Leach Theatre Family Film Series.

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S&T orchestras to perform holiday concert on Dec. 11

Posted by on December 2, 2009

Violin-Horizontal.jpg The Missouri S&T University and Community Symphony Orchestra and the Missouri S&T Chamber Orchestra will perform their winter holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in Leach Theater. The orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Robert J. Cesario, assistant professor of arts, languages and philosophy.

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TRIM grant to help S&T landscape

Posted by on December 2, 2009

The custodial and landscape services department at Missouri University of Science and Technology has received a $10,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The grant will help fund an updated inventory and evaluation of campus trees.

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President Forsee’s Town Hall to be live-streamed; questions welcome

Posted by on November 25, 2009

University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee will visit Missouri S&T on Monday, Nov. 30, to conduct a town hall meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in St. Pat’s A&B of the Havener Center. The campus community is encouraged to attend the forum, but those unable to attend may listen to town hall live on […]

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Brighten the holiday season with S&T choirs

Posted by on November 24, 2009

Choirs-Holiday-Horizontal.jpg Missouri S&T choirs will celebrate the holiday season with a concert titled “Songs of the Season” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Leach Theater of Castleman Hall. Choirs performing include the University Choir and the Chamber Choir.

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