Tag: Kummer Student Programs

Two student teams tie for first in S&T’s Startup Challenge 

Posted by on November 25, 2025

For the first time, two student teams were the winners at Missouri S&T’s Startup Challenge on Nov. 17, splitting the scholarship prizes.  Sponsored by Kummer Student Programs and Career Opportunities and Employer Relations, this challenge gives students a chance to present a business concept to a panel of judges with entrepreneurial experience.  Winning teams  First […]

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Entrepreneurs inspire Kummer Vanguard Scholars: Advice from 3 innovators

Posted by on October 17, 2025

Every entrepreneur has a first step. For the Missouri S&T Kummer Vanguard Scholars, that comes from hearing directly from innovators who turned ideas into successful businesses. 

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Steering success: Meet the student leaders of Kummer Vanguard Scholars

Posted by on October 13, 2025

When new Missouri S&T students who are Kummer Vanguard Scholars come to campus, they aren’t just joining another scholarship program. They’re stepping into a large student group that challenges them to enhance S&T, lead others and get involved.

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24 hours, big ideas: Students shine in Campus Impact Challenge  

Posted by on October 2, 2025

Five Missouri S&T students turned 24 hours into a winning idea during the Campus Impact Challenge Sept. 12-13, hosted by Kummer Student Programs. 

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First-day enrollment at Missouri S&T tops 7,100

Posted by on August 28, 2025

Missouri S&T welcomed 7,142 students on its first day of classes Monday, Aug. 25. Last year’s first-day enrollment at the STEM-focused university was 7,037 students, indicating an increase of 1.5% this year.

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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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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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S&T student’s 3D printed violin to shine at Joshua Bell event  

Posted by on January 8, 2025

Since opening last year, the Makers Studio in the Innovation Lab has created new opportunities for students to showcase their creative work across campus.   

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Kohman named to Kummer College leadership role

Posted by on October 1, 2024

Dr. Rachel Kohman has been named assistant dean of entrepreneurship education in the Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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Hurry up and innovate: S&T event challenges students to improve energy storage

Posted by on June 12, 2024

Noah Johnson, a rising sophomore in mechanical engineering from Washington, Illinois, won first place in S&T’s first Grand Micro Challenge in late April. The challenge gave students just a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to propose a way of storing the energy generated by sun and wind without relying on lithium-ion batteries.

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