Tag: chemistry

Missouri S&T researcher to present at Higher Learning Commission conference

Posted by on April 12, 2016

Dr. Klaus Woelk, associate professor of chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been selected to share his blended laboratory teaching techniques at the Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference.

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New way to store solar energy could lead to more common solar cell usage

Posted by on September 14, 2015

Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a relatively inexpensive and simple way to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through a new electrodeposition method. The method produces highly efficient solar cells that can gather solar energy for use as fuel.

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Missouri S&T to renovate Schrenk Hall

Posted by on June 17, 2015

Missouri University of Science and Technology plans to renovate a portion of Schrenk Hall, the building that houses Missouri S&T’s biological sciences and chemistry departments, in part through state capital improvement funding.

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Switzer named Materials Research Society Fellow

Posted by on April 3, 2015

Dr. Jay A. Switzer, the Donald L. Castleman/Foundation for Chemical Research Professor of Discovery at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named a Fellow of the Materials Research Society, a leading organization dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research.

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Harvest Collier to receive Chancellor Medal from S&T

Posted by on December 11, 2014

Dr. Harvest Collier, professor emeritus of chemistry and former vice provost of undergraduate studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will receive the Chancellor Medal from Missouri S&T during commencement ceremonies at Missouri S&T Dec. 19 and 20. Collier will also serve as commencement speaker.

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Ma named associate dean

Posted by on December 11, 2014

Dr. Yinfa Ma, Curators’ Teaching Professor of chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become associate dean for research and external relations in Missouri S&T’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) effective Jan. 1, 2015.

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Missouri S&T researcher grows uniform nanowires

Posted by on November 7, 2014

A researcher from Missouri University of Science and Technology has developed a new way to grow nanowire arrays with a determined diameter, length and uniform consistency. This approach to growing nanomaterials will improve the efficiency of various devices including solar cells and fuel cells.

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Missouri S&T collaborates with PerkinElmer for nanoparticle research

Posted by on June 2, 2014

The growing use of nanoparticles in consumer projects has raised concerns about their adverse effects on human health and the environment. A new technology being tested at Missouri University of Science and Technology could improve the field of study by giving researchers a tool to quickly measure a wide range of characteristics and detect trace levels of nanoparticles.

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Missouri S&T student improving rural drinking water

Posted by on May 30, 2014

A Ph.D. student from Missouri S&T is screening Missouri drinking water for common and emerging water contaminants and seeking new technologies to improve drinking water quality.

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Missouri S&T student earns IGERT grant

Posted by on May 28, 2014

A Ph.D. student from Missouri S&T will further his research in lithium-ion batteries through an Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) grant from the National Science Foundation.

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