Tag: biological sciences

Q&A about S&T’s environmental science program

Posted by on September 29, 2025

In 2022, Missouri S&T began offering a bachelor’s degree in environmental science. The program, offered through S&T’s biological sciences department, draws on the university’s expertise in science, engineering, humanities and social science fields to help address the projected growth in demand for environmental scientists in Missouri and elsewhere.

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A love of puzzles leads to biomedical research

Posted by on September 16, 2025

Jennifer Harrell says she has been interested in biomedicine since her elementary school days.

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S&T welcomes new faculty 

Posted by on August 25, 2025

Missouri S&T welcomed over 30 faculty members this year. They bring a wide range of expertise that includes applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, biomedical engineering, concrete sustainability, nuclear reactor safety and semiconductor design. The new faculty are: 

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Advances in bioactive materials show promise for healing chronic wounds

Posted by on August 6, 2025

Chronic wound infections are a longstanding issue that affects hospitals and patients, because the bacteria that are associated with these infections often  form complex “biofilms,” in which the microbial organisms persist in the infection.

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S&T bringing high-tech, hands-on fun to Missouri State Fair

Posted by on July 28, 2025

Drones, robots, virtual reality and a world-champion Mars rover built by students. Missouri S&T will bring hands-on activities for fairgoers of all ages to the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 7-17 in Sedalia, Missouri.

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Meet the Class of 2025

Posted by on May 30, 2025

Missouri S&T conferred more than 1,000 degrees to graduates May 16-17. A dozen of them spoke with us about their experiences and plans.

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An explosive ambulance ride

Posted by on April 23, 2025

When appendicitis strikes, most people focus on getting emergency treatment and healing as quickly as possible. But when Devin Chiaramonti's body sent him to the hospital during his first year of college, he mapped out his future life goals.

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Leaders break ground for Bioplex

Posted by on April 11, 2025

Missouri S&T leaders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bioplex on April 9 on the Havener Arrival Complex’s lawn, north of Bertelsmeyer Hall.

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Yosten named Kummer Endowed Department Chair at Missouri S&T

Posted by on April 2, 2025

Dr. Gina Yosten has been named the Kummer Endowed Department Chair of biological sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She is the first person to hold this title at Missouri S&T, and will join the university on Tuesday, July 1. “We are delighted to welcome Gina to the department and to have her […]

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‘You have to experience it for yourself’ 

Posted by on November 12, 2024

Hailey Adams was born and raised in Rolla, Missouri, so she always thought she knew almost everything there was to know about Missouri S&T. But she quickly found herself wishing she had known more about the community – which she now describes as a big group of people with the similar goals and dreams.  

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