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Researchers predict sinking land due to groundwater extraction

Posted by on April 12, 2019

A Missouri S&T researcher, working with colleagues at Stanford University, has developed a new model that could help water managers map precisely where groundwater recharge is most needed to replenish aquifers in California’s Central Valley, the state’s most productive farming region.

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Researchers discover an economical way to produce high-performance thin films for electronics

Posted by on April 11, 2019

Researchers at Missouri S&T have found an unprecedented, economical method for creating high-performance inorganic thin films, or “epitaxial” films, used in the manufacture of semiconductors for flexible electronics, LEDs and solar cells.

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Missouri S&T Chem-E-Car Team to host regional competition in Rolla

Posted by on April 9, 2019

Missouri S&T will host a regional Chem-E-Car Competition sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) this April. The competition challenges college students to design and construct cars that are powered by a chemical energy source, that will safely carry a specified load over a given distance and then stop.

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S&T’s Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge teams prepare for competition

Posted by on April 9, 2019

Two teams of students from Missouri S&T will test the principles of construction and engineering at the 2019 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)/American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Mid-Continent Student Conference – one by hand-constructing a scale-model bridge and the other by racing a 250-pound concrete canoe.

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Missouri S&T’s Mark Fitch to receive UM System president’s award for service

Posted by on April 9, 2019

Missouri S&T’s Dr. Mark Fitch will receive a University of Missouri System President’s Award for University Citizenship – Service this week.

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Missouri S&T jazz ensembles to perform spring concert

Posted by on April 8, 2019

Missouri S&T’s arts, languages, and philosophy department will present its spring Jazz Ensemble Concert next week.

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Passing of Don Brackhahn

Posted by on April 8, 2019

Donald G. Brackhahn, former executive director of the Miner Alumni Association, died Monday, April 1. He joined the S&T staff in 1985 and retired 2002. Brackhahn and his wife, Nancy, have been longtime supporters of S&T, the alumni association and Miner athletics.

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Miner Aviation Team set to take off in Arizona

Posted by on April 8, 2019

A team of students from Missouri S&T will fly its student-designed and -built airplane over 100 feet into the air as part of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA) Design, Build, Fly International Competition this April.

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Local musicians to join Missouri S&T orchestras for spring concert

Posted by on April 5, 2019

Two local soloists will join Missouri S&T’s Chamber and Symphony Orchestras at their annual Spring Orchestra Concert this month.

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Workshop to teach effective marketing using word of mouth and social media

Posted by on April 3, 2019

Business owners and professionals can learn how to connect with customers at a marketing workshop held in recognition of National Small Business Week, May 5-11. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri S&T is partnering with Phelps County Bank to host a workshop with marketing expert Melissa Forziat.

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