Tag: Engineering

Missouri S&T researchers take second in Department of Energy hydropower contest

Posted by on January 17, 2023

A Missouri S&T team of researchers led by Dr. Rui Bo, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, recently took second place in the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize challenge sponsored by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The purpose of this challenge was to develop methods to improve how hydropower is used […]

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S&T graduate to appear on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’

Posted by on January 10, 2023

Can a Miner persuade a tank of sharks to invest in strength training technology? As perplexing as that question sounds, people will soon have an answer when they watch Missouri S&T alumnus M-T Strickland represent his company Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. CST on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Strickland, an electrical engineering graduate of Missouri S&T, […]

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Towler named Doshi Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Posted by on January 9, 2023

Dr. Mark Robert Towler has been named the Linda and Bipin Doshi Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Missouri S&T. He began his duties on Jan. 1.

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The year in research – stories worth revisiting

Posted by on December 22, 2022

From using artificial intelligence to help match kidney transplant donors with those in need to designing more helpful assistive robots for people with disabilities, Missouri S&T researchers are coming up with innovative ways to tackle challenges. Here’s a look back at 10 research topics  that demonstrate the variety and depth of research at S&T.

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77 researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T among top 2% in their fields for career and single-year impact

Posted by on December 2, 2022

Sixty-five current and former faculty of Missouri University of Science and Technology are among the top researchers in their field as measured by their career research records, and 12 other current or former Missouri S&T researchers were among the best in their fields in 2021, according to a recent analysis by Stanford University.

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Bristow delivers plenary speech at precision engineering conference in Japan

Posted by on December 1, 2022

Dr. Douglas Bristow, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, delivered a plenary speech at the 19th International Conference on Precision Engineering on Nov. 29 in Nara, Japan. Bristow’s speech, titled “Two Metrology-in-the-Loop Problems in Additive Manufacturing and Robotic Machining for the Aerospace Industry,” was the second of four plenary speeches given at the conference organized […]

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S&T undergrads encouraged to get master’s degree through NSF grant

Posted by on November 30, 2022

Sophomore students in electrical engineering or computer engineering at Missouri S&T can receive scholarships, undergraduate research opportunities and mentoring to encourage them to earn master’s degrees.

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S&T to honor over 700 graduates at fall commencement ceremonies

Posted by on November 22, 2022

Missouri S&T will hold three commencement ceremonies this fall in the Gale Bullman Building, located at 10th Street and Bishop Avenue in Rolla. Ph.D. candidates will be honored during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates will be recognized during two ceremonies held at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Saturday’s ceremonies are divided by discipline.

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Engineering innovation opportunities are topic of 2022 Porth Lecture at S&T

Posted by on October 11, 2022

There are many opportunities to transform innovations into successful commercial ventures, but it requires entrepreneurial leadership and a firm grasp of markets and economics. National Academy of Engineering member Dr. Corale Brierley will discuss this and more about successful entrepreneurship during the Porth Lecture at Missouri S&T.

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Sparking the next big idea

Posted by on October 1, 2022

Designing glass to engineer heart tissue. Creating hubs for hydrogen energy. Delivering cancer treatment to patients in rural areas. These innovations and more could result from a new program designed to support S&T researchers’ big ideas — with small amounts of seed funding. In its first year, the Kummer Institute invested $500,000 in 17 S&T […]

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