Tag: Engineering

Rocket man: S&T student launches personal rocket, works with top space companies 

Posted by on June 17, 2025

In 1972, Elton John released “Rocket Man” — a classic hit single and one of his most recognizable tunes. In 2003, Nicolas Graham was born, and it didn’t take long for the song title to be a fitting way to describe him. 

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Florida Tech leader Dr. John Harris named Missouri S&T’s new provost

Posted by on June 10, 2025

Dr. John Harris, dean of the College of Engineering and Science at Florida Institute of Technology, will become Missouri S&T’s provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on Tuesday, July 1.

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St. Louis native encourages middle schoolers to pursue education, interests

Posted by on June 10, 2025

Twenty years after graduating from Missouri S&T, Alexandra Butler returned to her alma mater in Rolla to share her inspirational story with middle school students during Missouri S&T’s STEM Exploration Day.

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Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers inducts four new members

Posted by on June 9, 2025

Four professionals with ties to chemical and biochemical engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology were recently inducted into the university’s Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers.

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Ethanol: clean fuel, stronger economy – insights with S&T experts

Posted by on June 2, 2025

Ethanol has become a major part of America’s energy landscape.

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Photo gallery: Spring 2025 Commencement

Posted by on May 28, 2025

Missouri S&T celebrated the accomplishments of over 1,000 Miners as they received their degrees May 16-17. Check out some photos taken by university photographers Michael Pierce and Blaine Falkena.

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Spotlight Theatre creation shines in Miner Creativity Challenge 

Posted by on May 27, 2025

Spotlight Theatre, an interactive toy that teaches young learners how a spotlight works on stage, took home first-place as the judge’s choice in the Miner Creativity Challenge held in April at Missouri S&T. The winning design was created by three seniors at Missouri S&T: Josie Schnelten, an engineering management major from Auburn, Illinois; Colby DaVolt, […]

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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?

Posted by on May 22, 2025

Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating the latest advances in artificial intelligence.

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Legendary records, unbreakable focus: Owen Fraser 

Posted by on May 20, 2025

Owen Fraser doesn’t chase awards as a member of the Missouri S&T men’s track and field team, but they keep finding him.

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Learning the business of entrepreneurship: Alexander Saigh 

Posted by on May 6, 2025

Alexander Saigh was in high school when he started inventing. After watching some MythBusters videos where the cast couldn’t get something to work, he was inspired to try it himself. 

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