Tag: experimental mine
Missouri S&T’s mine rescue team competes against pros
Missouri University of Science and Technology recently hosted a competition designed to simulate a mine emergency. University teams competed alongside teams from industry, including Doe Run, Vulcan Materials Co. and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
Read More »S&T men’s, women’s teams finish first in mining competition
Men’s and women’s teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology won world championships in mucking last weekend. The last time both teams won first place was in 2005.
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S&T offers nation’s first Ph.D. in explosives engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology has been approved by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to offer the nation’s first Ph.D. in explosives engineering. Missouri S&T was also the first in the nation to offer undergraduate and post-graduate minors in explosives engineering in 2005, a postgraduate certificate in 2006, and a master’s degree in […]
Read More »S&T’s Haunted Mine to operate on Friday
The Haunted Mine at Missouri S&T will operate an additional day this Halloween season. Mining engineering student volunteers will be on hand to frighten folks on Friday, Nov. 1, in addition to Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31.
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Caterpillar donates hydraulic excavator to S&T’s Experimental Mine
The Experimental Mine Facility at Missouri S&T has a new Cat 316E hydraulic excavator, thanks to Fabick CAT of Fenton, Mo., and Caterpillar Global Mining. The companies presented the excavator, valued at $250,000, to the university at a ceremony on Sept. 26, at Missouri S&T’s Experimental Mine.
Read More »S&T to host annual mine rescue competition
Two mine rescue teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology will compete against seven professional and three student mine rescue teams during the 31st annual Missouri Mine Rescue Contest Sept. 24-26 at Missouri S&T’s Experimental Mine.
Read More »Plan to upgrade experimental mine approved by curators
Plans to upgrade the Experimental Mine Facility at Missouri University of Science and Technology are moving forward with the University of Missouri System Board of Curators’ recent approval of a $1.2 million state capital appropriations request.
Read More »Fireworks displays two Fridays in June
Fireworks displays will be visible at Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Experimental Mine located on Bridge School Road in southeast Rolla on two Fridays in June.
Read More »UMR to host annual mine rescue competition
Two mine rescue teams from the University of Missouri-Rolla will compete against approximately a dozen industry team during the annual Mine Rescue Contest Sept. 25-27 at UMR’s Experimental Mine.
Read More »For a scary experience, visit UMR’s Haunted Mine
Mining engineering students at the University of Missouri-Rolla are busy making sure UMR’s Experimental Mine is haunted in time for Halloween. The underground mine will be open to the public for scary tours from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Haunted Mine will be open from 5-11 […]
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