Tag: Missouri
So much potential water energy, so close to home
Dr. Rajiv Mishra thinks the ancient past and the modern present are converging in some ways. “In the past,” Mishra says, “we have prayed to the sun god, to the wind god and to the water god. Now we are back to that point.”
Read More »It’s that time of year for Explosives Camp at S&T
The first session of one of the most unique summer camps in the nation is under way at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Missouri S&T is once again holding Explosives Camp for high school juniors and seniors. The first of three sessions started June 5.
Read More »Transcript of Gov. Nixon’s commencement address
Thank you, Chancellor Carney, for that kind introduction. Thank you members of the Board of Curators, faculty, parents, family and friends, and the Class of 2010.
Read More »Leventis named Curators’ Professor
Dr. Nicholas Leventis, professor of chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Professor of chemistry. The title will be conferred during Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 19.
Read More »Drallmeier named Curators’ Teaching Professor
Dr. James Drallmeier, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Teaching Professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. The new title will be conferred during Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 19.
Read More »S&T wins formula car competition at Virginia International Raceway
The racing team from Missouri University of Science and Technology took first place over the weekend in season-opening formula car action at Virginia International Raceway.
Read More »S&T students to take research ideas to Jeff City
This April, students from Missouri University of Science and Technology will travel to Jefferson City, Mo., to share information about projects ranging from “Algae for Biodiesel” to “The Problem with Space Trash” with state lawmakers.
Read More »S&T students are becoming real rocket scientists
Two years ago, a group of students from Missouri University of Science and Technology were involved in an informal rocketry challenge with some would-be rocket scientists from Iowa State University. The Iowa State program didn’t get off the ground that year, but the Missouri S&T students built a 12-foot-tall rocket that reached speeds approaching 1,000 mph and a height of 19,000 feet.
Read More »Two share University of Missouri Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Paul Robinette and Ryanne Dolan are co-winners of the 2008 University of Missouri Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Robinette is a senior in computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dolan is a former Missouri S&T student who is now pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Read More »UMR helping MoDOT meet biodiesel mandate
If the Missouri Department of Transportation improved its sources of biodiesel, the department would be able to meet a state mandate that calls for fueling at least 75 percent of its diesel fleet and heavy equipment with biodiesel. That suggestion is part of a list of best practices being developed for MoDOT by a University […]
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