Tag: Kummer College of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

TIP program builds momentum at S&T

Posted by on April 27, 2026

S&T students are tackling cybersecurity threats and modernizing banking systems this semester, thanks to Kummer College’s new Team Innovation Projects (TIP) program.

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From Army Airborne to veterans advocate: Clay Young finds purpose at Missouri S&T

Posted by on April 15, 2026

After serving in the U.S. Army for 15 years and at age 46, Clay Young knew he wasn’t the typical college student when he arrived at Missouri S&T to earn his degree.

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Missouri S&T and community members unite through Rolla LOOP

Posted by on February 16, 2026

A Missouri S&T leader and a partner of the Rolla community once shared a dream: to create a space where entrepreneurs and community members could connect, collaborate and grow Rolla together. 

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Riding the dream: turning passion into a profession

Posted by on November 14, 2025

When Ben Walter looks at a roller coaster, he sees a canvas of engineering possibilities — a complex system where physics, design and human emotion intersect. “I’ve always had a passion for roller coasters, and I knew early on that I wanted to study engineering,” says Walter, who grew up in Old Monroe, Missouri. In 2022, the RIDES […]

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Missouri S&T to celebrate five years of impact on Kummer Day

Posted by on September 23, 2025

Missouri S&T will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Fred and June Kummer’s $300 million gift during Kummer Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, on the university’s campus in Rolla, showcasing its transformative impact on campus and the community.

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Kummer College launches new program 

Posted by on May 20, 2025

The Missouri S&T Kummer College has officially launched a new student program called Team Innovation Projects to create strong, mutually beneficial collaborations between S&T and industry partners. 

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Kummer College names director of corporate partnerships 

Posted by on May 14, 2025

The Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development have named Shou Wong as the director of corporate partnerships, a new position created to connect industry partners with students and faculty at Missouri S&T.

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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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Engineering for impact: Ph.D. student tackles energy resilience in island nations  

Posted by on May 2, 2025

Born and raised in Jamaica, Ashley Ann Davis brings a firsthand perspective on infrastructure challenges faced by small island nations.  

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Students launch campus-wide entrepreneurial club 

Posted by on April 29, 2025

Just a few years ago, two Missouri S&T students noticed something was missing on campus: a club for students of all majors to explore entrepreneurship. Now, it exists thanks to two S&T students.

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