Tag: missouri s&t

Introducing ‘Batiacasphaera obohikuenobeae’: A species named to honor S&T professor 

Posted by on January 30, 2025

When paleontologists say the name “Oboh-Ikuenobe,” they may now need to clarify whether they mean their colleague, Dr. Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe, or Batiacasphaera obohikuenobeae, an ancient microscopic fossil species from the Arctic Ocean recently named in her honor. 

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Making waves: S&T researcher awarded $750,000 DOE grant focused on hydropower 

Posted by on January 23, 2025

A Missouri S&T researcher is developing artificial intelligence and computational methods to help hydropower plant operators manage water and energy resources more efficiently and potentially pass on savings to consumers, with a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 

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Missouri S&T’s online engineering management graduate program ranks fifth in nation 

Posted by on January 21, 2025

Missouri S&T’s online master’s degree in engineering management has once again earned national acclaim with a ranking of fifth in the nation alongside Duke University, according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings released Jan. 21. 

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First Solar supports Missouri S&T efforts to secure critical materials supply chains

Posted by on January 21, 2025

First Solar, Inc. has established the Endowed Professorship in Critical Energy Materials in the materials science and engineering department at Missouri S&T. The decision to endow a professorship reflects the strategic alignment between the two organizations, which have collaborated on critical minerals, particularly tellurium, for the past decade.

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Missouri S&T-led critical minerals Tech Hub awarded $28.5 million in federal funds

Posted by on January 15, 2025

A Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) led by Missouri S&T has secured $28.5 million in implementation funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for its efforts focused on critical minerals processing.

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Missouri S&T community to participate in MLK Day of Service

Posted by on January 14, 2025

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Missouri University of Science and Technology’s department of inclusion and engagement invites students, faculty and staff to participate in a day of service on Monday, Jan. 20.

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S&T chemist researches how plant growth is regulated

Posted by on January 13, 2025

Ever wondered what gives foods like garlic, horseradish and mustard their strong taste and smell? It’s the chemical structure of the plant cells signaling and creating defenses. But scientists still don’t completely understand the molecular functions and physiological roles of certain enzymes in similar plants. 

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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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S&T professor, alumnus elected Fellow of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration  

Posted by on January 7, 2025

Dr. Michael Moats, professor and chair of materials science and engineering at Missouri S&T, has been elected to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) 2025 class of Fellows. 

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S&T freshman engineering, computing course redesigned to include focus on entrepreneurship 

Posted by on January 7, 2025

Over 1,000 engineering and computing students at Missouri S&T began their studies at S&T last semester with a focus on a topic university leaders say will play a growing role in their academic and professional careers — entrepreneurship. 

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