Tag: missouri university of science and technology

Missouri S&T chapter of Engineers Without Borders receives $750,000 in funding

Posted by on March 7, 2017

From clean drinking water to flood control, Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Engineers Without Borders projects are changing lives in Central and South America. Now two major donors have stepped forward to provide $750,000 in funding for EWB – a $500,000 challenge grant from the Houston-based Montana Cahill Foundation and a $250,000 gift from Missouri S&T graduate David Heikkinen and his wife, Ann.

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Missouri S&T Observatory to host second March visitors’ night

Posted by on March 7, 2017

The public is invited to view the Beehive Cluster of stars through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch-diameter telescope on Tuesday, March 21.

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‘Gonzo Gives Back Day of Service’ is March 16

Posted by on March 7, 2017

A new tradition is quickly cementing its place in the St. Pat’s celebrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology. For the second year in a row, students will volunteer at various locations in the Rolla area as part of the “Gonzo Gives Back Day of Service.”

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MAE continues centennial celebration

Posted by on March 3, 2017

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s mechanical and aerospace engineering department continues its 100th anniversary celebration this semester with events planned in March and April.

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Missouri S&T faculty honored for excellence

Posted by on March 1, 2017

Twenty four faculty members from Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored for excellence and achievement in research, service and teaching during an awards ceremony held on the Missouri S&T campus on Feb. 21.

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Researchers use glass to limit spread of drug-resistant bacteria

Posted by on March 1, 2017

As G20 health experts meet this week to discuss the need for new antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are looking to an unusual material – glass – to limit the spread of drug-resistant bugs in humans.

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‘42nd Street’ to be performed at Leach Theatre in March

Posted by on March 1, 2017

The backstage comedy musical “42nd Street” will be performed at Leach Theatre on the campus of Missouri University of Science and Technology as a part of the 2016-17 Campus Performing Arts Series this March.

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‘Mr. S&T’ hangs up his slide rule

Posted by on February 27, 2017

No matter whether you call it the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, the University of Missouri-Rolla or Missouri University of Science and Technology, Jerry Bayless has called it home.

Bayless, an associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, first came to the campus in 1955. He earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1959 — the same year he joined the faculty — and added a master’s degree in civil engineering in 1962.

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At Missouri S&T, GAANN program prepares nation’s future researchers

Posted by on February 27, 2017

Many of the nation’s future engineering and science researchers are preparing for their careers in the laboratories of Missouri University of Science and Technology, thanks to more than $2.2 million in federal funding through a program designed to encourage more students to pursue Ph.D.s in those fields.

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View the moon at the S&T Observatory this March

Posted by on February 24, 2017

The public is invited to view the moon through Missouri University of Science and Technology’s 16-inch telescope on Tuesday, March 7.

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