Researchers to discuss near-field methods at St. Louis conference

Posted by on June 20, 2007

Advances in near-field methods, used in applications ranging from high-resolution imaging to electromagnetic compatibility, will be the focus of ICONIC 2007, the third annual International Conference on Electromagnetic Near-Field Characterization and Imaging.

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Marianne Ward named alumni director at UMR

Posted by on June 15, 2007

Marianne Ward, former assistant director of alumni and constituent relations at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has been named director of the department. Ward takes over for Lindsay Bagnall, who left the position on May 29. Ward’s appointment took effect June 1.

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UMR chemist is one of 15 to receive international Nano 50 award

Posted by on June 14, 2007

Dr. Nicholas Leventis, professor of chemistry at the University of Missouri-Rolla, is one of 15 innovators included in the 2007 Nano 50 Awards presented by Nanotech Briefs magazine, the publication announced Thursday, June 14. Leventis is being recognized for his groundbreaking research in the development of polymer cross-linked aerogels.

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Prospective transfer students visit UMR

Posted by on June 4, 2007

Transfer Day at UMR is Friday, June 8, and approximately 25 future UMR transfer students and their guests will visit the UMR campus.

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Madria named IEEE distinguished speaker

Posted by on June 1, 2007

Dr. Sanjay Madria, associate professor of computer science at the University of Missouri-Rolla, has been selected as a speaker in the IEEE Computer Society’s Distinguished Visitors Program. Madria will serve a three-year term in the society’s North America region.

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UMR fireworks to be visible on multiple occasions

Posted by on June 1, 2007

Fireworks will be visible near the campus of the University of Missouri-Rolla on many dates this summer.         

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Thulasi Kumar named director of institutional research at UMR

Posted by on June 1, 2007

Dr. Thulasi Kumar, director of institutional research at the University of Northern Iowa, has been named director of institutional research and assessment at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He will begin work July 1.

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UMR’s Jay Switzer receives University of Missouri Presidential Award

Posted by on June 1, 2007

Dr. Jay A. Switzer, the Donald L. Castleman Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Rolla, received the Presidential Award for Research and Creativity from the University of Missouri.

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UMR researcher authors text on wireless ad hoc and sensor networks

Posted by on May 31, 2007

A textbook authored by a University of Missouri-Rolla professor will soon help students at universities across the country understand how control systems are critical to ensure quality and to effectively manage network traffic.

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Nine receive UMR Staff Excellence Awards

Posted by on May 30, 2007

Eight full-time University of Missouri-Rolla employees and one part-time employee were honored Wednesday, May 30, for their contributions to the campus during UMR Staff Recognition Day ceremonies on campus.

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