Tag: materials science and engineering

Engineers Week Q&A: Clark Nguyen’s research ‘steels’ the show

Posted by on February 27, 2026

Clark Nguyen earned a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering at Missouri S&T in December 2025 and began his Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering this spring. Here is a Q&A with Nguyen in commemoration of National Engineers Week 2026.

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Seetharaman named S&T’s chair of materials science and engineering

Posted by on December 23, 2025

Dr. Sridhar Seetharaman has been named chair of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T. He will begin his duties in January.

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Missouri S&T commencement speakers announced

Posted by on December 9, 2025

Approximately 700 Missouri S&T students will be awarded degrees during three upcoming commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Dr. Steven Jung, chief commercial officer of Mo-Sci Corporation, will speak at the Dec. 19 ceremony for Ph.D. and master’s degree graduates. Dr. Gregory M. Polites, executive vice dean and interim head of biomedical and translational sciences for the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, will speak at both Dec. 20 ceremonies for bachelor’s degree candidates.

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Organ-on-a-chip: S&T researchers develop new 3D printing method for tissue engineering 

Posted by on November 18, 2025

A Missouri S&T research team has developed a new light-based 3D-printing method that could speed up and simplify the process of making organs-on-a-chip — small tissue-like devices that are used for medical research and drug testing. 

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S&T professor receives American Ceramic Society’s young professional award 

Posted by on September 26, 2025

Dr. Charmayne Lonergan, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T, has been selected for the American Ceramic Society’s 2025 Du-Co Ceramics Young Professional Award. 

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S&T student selected for American Ceramic Society advisory council 

Posted by on September 18, 2025

A Missouri S&T student in ceramic engineering and chemistry has been selected as a delegate for the American Ceramic Society’s President’s Council of Student Advisors. 

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Man of steel: Missouri S&T graduate confirms new methods to reduce steel defects

Posted by on June 23, 2025

When ultra-strong steel parts are made for vehicles, military equipment and heavy manufacturing, a single crack or distortion during production can lead to costly delays and wasted materials. A recent Missouri S&T Ph.D. graduate says his research offers new methods to potentially reduce these issues. 

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Traumatic brain injuries have toxic effects that last weeks after initial impact − an antioxidant material reduces this damage in mice

Posted by on May 22, 2025

Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in the world. Blunt force trauma to the brain, often from a bad fall or traffic accident, accounts for the deaths of over 61,000 Americans each year. Over 80,000 will develop some long-term disability.

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Knight of steel: Sir Harry Bhadeshia to speak at Missouri S&T April 16-17

Posted by on April 7, 2025

Sir Harry Bhadeshia, whose research related to steel earned him a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2015, will speak at Missouri S&T April 16-17 for the university’s 27th A. Frank Golick Memorial Lectureship. 

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Recent Missouri S&T graduate develops potential treatment for traumatic brain injuries 

Posted by on March 24, 2025

When people experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), immediate damage occurs from the blows to the brain, but the harm can continue in the weeks and months that follow. Researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology are studying how an antioxidant material could potentially stop this ongoing damage.  “A person’s life can change in the blink […]

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