Tag: chemistry

Stoffer Lecture’s namesake to present 10th annual lecture at S&T

Posted by on September 30, 2025

Dr. James O. Stoffer, a Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus of chemistry at Missouri S&T, will deliver the 10th annual Stoffer Lecture at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Room B-10 Bertelsmeyer Hall on the S&T campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. This year’s lecture is titled “Environmentally Safe Aircraft Coatings.”

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S&T student selected for American Ceramic Society advisory council 

Posted by on September 18, 2025

A Missouri S&T student in ceramic engineering and chemistry has been selected as a delegate for the American Ceramic Society’s President’s Council of Student Advisors. 

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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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From rural Missouri to rural health care legislation

Posted by on August 19, 2025

On a whim, Dr. Casey Burton first visited Missouri S&T at age 17. He was returning home from a different college visit and decided to stop in with his parents for a tour. After all, Burton’s grandfather was an S&T alumnus, so he wanted to see the campus at least.

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Missouri S&T awarded five-year $19.8 million grant to lead Center for Chemical Innovation

Posted by on August 14, 2025

Missouri S&T has been awarded a $19.8 million collaborative agreement to renew the National Science Foundation’s Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry. This chemical innovation center will be led by Missouri S&T’s chemistry department and the university will partner with 13 additional institutions on the grant.

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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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Harrell earns biomedical research award at S&T

Posted by on July 2, 2025

Jennifer Harrell has earned the 2025 Shi/Ma Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T. The winner is granted a $1,000 award in recognition of their contributions to the field of biomedical research.

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How many forever chemicals are in your local fish populations?

Posted by on May 6, 2025

Substances known as “forever chemicals” are widely used, long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly over time, such as Teflon. The technical name of forever chemicals is perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and they are found in water, air, fish and soil at locations around the world. Despite their prevalence, the extent of their impact on the environment is still not fully known.

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CASE Dean’s Medal goes to Klaus Woelk

Posted by on April 18, 2025

Dr. Klaus Woelk recently received the Dean’s Medal for Outstanding Commitment to Undergraduate Student Success in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Missouri S&T.

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Minteer named the Dr. Ken Robertson Memorial Professor in Chemistry

Posted by on April 14, 2025

Dr. Shelley Minteer, director of the Kummer Institute Center for Resource Sustainability and a professor of chemistry at Missouri S&T, has been named the inaugural Dr. Ken Robertson Memorial Professor in Chemistry at S&T.

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