Tag: Internet
More broadband research needed for Missouri’s rural areas, says Missouri S&T expert
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will invest $176 million over 10 years to connect Missourians in rural areas to high-speed internet. But with more than 1 million residents who need access, systems expert Dr. Casey Canfield says bridging the digital divide will also take an investment in broadband research. “Analytical research can help decision-makers make […]
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13 important research stories of 2013
Robotic brains. Glass that can heal bones. A urine test to detect breast cancer. New insights into how Internet use could indicate depression. These were among the most notable advances in research made by Missouri S&T professors and their students in 2013. Here are 13 that were publicized during the year, but are well worth talking […]
Read More »Weblog shares info about potential name change
The University of Missouri-Rolla recently launched a new weblog to provide more information about a proposed name change for the university and to provide students, alumni and others an opportunity to discuss the proposal.
Read More »UMR receives ‘CIO 100’ award from CIO magazine
The University of Missouri-Rolla has received CIO magazine’s “CIO 100″ award for 2006 for its efforts to create a unified web presence based on reusable content and a single content-management platform.
Read More »Internet addiction subject of new book by UMR’s Andrew Careaga
Andrew Careaga, UMR manager of public relations and adjunct instructor of English, recently released his third book examining the spiritual side of Internet culture: Hooked on the Net: How to Say "Goodnight" When the Party Never Ends.
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