Researchers partner to curtail explosives’ effects

Posted by on May 16, 2009

Researchers from Missouri S&T are partnering with ten other universities to improve the safety of buildings and other structures by reducing the impact of explosives.

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Demand remains high for S&T grads

Posted by on May 14, 2009

Even in the down economy, this spring’s graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology continue to draw the attention of prospective employers. But rather than getting half a dozen offers from competing Fortune 500 companies, students are now looking at fewer offers, mostly from smaller firms or startups.

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Classes end, service begins for S&T’s EWB students

Posted by on May 14, 2009

Despite a steady and drenching rain, which prevented them from applying concrete, students from Missouri University of Science and Technology recently had a trial run at building a water-holding tank. It was a muddy, yet valuable experience they’ll remember as they travel May 19 to the tiny, remote community of Tacachia, Bolivia.

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Engineers Without Borders to leave S&T on May 17

Posted by on May 13, 2009

A dozen students representing nine majors from Missouri University of Science and Technology will leave Rolla on May 17 and spend the next two weeks constructing a sustainable water supply in Erquis Sud, Bolivia, near the city of Tarija.

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Mining engineering students test underground rescue skills

Posted by on May 13, 2009

A mine rescue team from Missouri University of Science and Technology recently finished fifth in a simulated rescue competition sponsored by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

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Rupp to speak during S&T’s commencement ceremonies

Posted by on May 11, 2009

Joseph Rupp will be the commencement speaker during spring graduation ceremonies at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Commencement ceremonies will be held May 15-16.

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Missouri S&T to award honorary professional degrees

Posted by on May 11, 2009

Missouri University of Science and Technology will award 11 honorary professional degrees during spring commencement ceremonies to be held May 15-16.

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Students create smart way to mix, dispense drinks

Posted by on May 11, 2009

Restaurants of the future may have a smarter way to serve sodas and mixed drinks, if an idea developed by a trio of Missouri S&T students catches on.

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S&T student picked as EWB state representative

Posted by on May 7, 2009

Katie Fritts of Kansas City, Mo., a senior in mechanical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was recently selected to serve as a state representative for Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB). She is one of three state representatives for the Midwest region.

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Memorial to S&T alum and soldier to include 21-gun salute

Posted by on May 6, 2009

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua E. Steele, a 2002 geological engineering graduate from Missouri S&T, will be honored during a memorial dedication at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the flag in front of Harris Hall on campus. Steele was killed when his humvee was struck with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on June 17, 2007.

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