Metal analyzer improves strength of metals and safety of troops

Posted by on October 10, 2008

Steel castings used in critical military applications can now be quickly analyzed to help improve the metal’s strength and performance thanks to researchers at Missouri S&T. The university recently purchased a metal analyzer that tests for non-metallic particles, called inclusions. Inclusions can reduce the durability of a metal part, which could lead to a shortened part lifespan in critical components, such as armor and canons.

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Missouri S&T student killed in traffic accident, second injured

Posted by on October 10, 2008

Derek A. Medlock, 24, a senior in civil engineering at Missouri S&T, was killed early this morning (Friday, Oct. 10) in a traffic accident on Forum Drive in Rolla. A second student, Joshua C. Roach, 23, suffered serious injuries in the accident.

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Oct. 20 Remmers lecture moved to Leach Theatre

Posted by on October 9, 2008

The location of the lecture by former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Frederik Willem de Klerk has been moved to Leach Theatre on the Missouri S&T campus. de Klerk, the 29th presenter in the Remmers Special Artist/Lecturer Series, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.

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The Jacques Thibaud String Trio to perform Oct. 15

Posted by on October 9, 2008

Tickets remain for a performance by the Jacques Thibaud String Trio, a special event presented by Leach Theatre and Brewer Science that will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. The performance will be held in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall on the Missouri S&T campus, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.

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Rance Larsen named director of admissions at S&T

Posted by on October 7, 2008

Rance Larsen, current director of admissions at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colo., was named director of admissions at Missouri S&T on Oct. 1. He will begin his new position on Monday, Oct. 13.

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Bluegrass band Cherryholmes to perform Oct. 12

Posted by on October 3, 2008

Tickets remain for a performance by the dynamic family band Cherryholmes, a Leach Theatre special event that will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will be held in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall on the Missouri S&T campus, 10th and Main streets in Rolla.

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Researchers show how green slime could help save the world

Posted by on October 3, 2008

Several glass containers filled with algae-stained water sit on a table in Dr. Paul Nam’s laboratory at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Next to the big green bottles are two much smaller vials. One of the vials, labeled “biodiesel,” contains a mostly clear solution. Nam picks up the other vial, labeled “algae oil,” and gives it a shake. A small amount of dark liquid swishes around.

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Homecoming events at S&T planned for Oct. 17-20

Posted by on October 3, 2008

Homecoming at Missouri University of Science and Technology is Oct. 17-20. For information or to make reservations, contact the Miner Alumni Association at 573-341-4145.

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View the moon and Jupiter at S&T’s Observatory on Oct. 10

Posted by on October 2, 2008

The moon and Jupiter will be visible after sunset on Friday, Oct. 10, and amateur astronomers and curious skywatchers will be able to view them at Missouri S&T using its observatory’s 16-inch telescope.

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This is your grid on brains

Posted by on October 2, 2008

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Managing power networks in the future may involve a little more brain power than it does today, if researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology succeed in a new project that involves literally tapping brain cells grown on networks of electrodes.

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