Tag: History and Political Science
The year in research – stories worth revisiting
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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S&T professor creates new Vietnam War course for ‘The Great Courses’
History buffs and current students alike can now learn more details about the Vietnam War through a new online video-based class created by Missouri S&T military historian Dr. John C. McManus.
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Missouri’s contributions to WWI war effort examined in new book
During World War I, Missouri was one of many states that established a defense organization to take over the duties of the National Guard, which had joined frontline military service. In her new book The Missouri Home Guard: Protecting the Home Front during the Great War, Missouri S&T historian Dr. Petra DeWitt examines this volunteer Home Guard’s full role, including its ability to preserve patriotism and reduce opposition to the war.
Read More »Missouri S&T welcomes new faculty
At the start of the fall semester, Missouri S&T welcomed 15 faculty members to campus. Their expertise ranges from aerothermodynamics and advanced manufacturing to sports marketing and quantum physics.
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Missouri S&T hosts second annual critical minerals workshop
The future of cell phones, solar panels and electric vehicles depends on materials like cobalt, germanium and rare earth elements. Those and other critical minerals are the focus of the second annual virtual workshop hosted by Missouri S&T Aug. 4-5.
Read More »Missouri S&T undergraduates exhibit research to state legislators
Nine undergraduate students from Missouri University of Science and Technology traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri, on Monday, April 11, to participate in the annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The event, which is designed to inform Missouri’s lawmakers about research at Missouri universities, welcomes undergraduate students from all four University of Missouri System campuses. […]
Read More »Experts to speak about the invasion of Ukraine on March 9
A panel discussion comprised of various experts will discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine this March at Missouri S&T.
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James Madison fellowships available for teachers and future teachers
March 1 is the deadline for interested college students and graduates to apply for the 2022 James Madison Graduate Fellowships, says Dr. Patrick Huber, professor of history at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The fellowships are awarded by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, a federally endowed program designed to strengthen instruction about the […]
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Grinding jungle combat highlighted in new World War II book
From the highest-ranking generals to the lowest-ranking foot soldiers, U.S. Army soldiers’ perspectives of war in the Pacific theater during World War II are shared in the latest book by military historian Dr. John McManus.
Read More »S&T researcher highlights the first Black newspaperman in America
A Missouri S&T history professor has recently made new discoveries about the life and work of America’s first Black newspaperman.
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Sports Headlines
- Swadley takes shot put to head Miner track efforts in Chicago
- S&T open weekend by falling in four sets to McKendree
- Miners fend off Drury's rally to return to win column
- Kerr breaks all-time scoring record, but Miners' upset bid falls short to No. 2 Drury
- Miners remain undefeated at home after straight-set win over Maryville