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New book by S&T philosophy professor examines ethical city building
When designing a city, planners consider numerous factors, such as location, nearby amenities and proximity to public transportation. But there are other considerations the average home buyer may not even think about, such as street layouts and the fiber-optic cable systems buried underground. In his sixth book, Creating Future Cities: Technology, Ethics, and the Fight […]
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Dive into summer reading: Discover the latest works from faculty and staff
Check out a sampling of books written by Missouri S&T faculty and staff. From history of wars to history of breakfast cereal to women Egyptologists, not to mention an entire book on the origins of the term “dude,” there are several topics to choose from for your summer reading.
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The ethics of investing in new infrastructure in the United States
President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion investment in the nation’s infrastructure over the next decade comes as encouraging news to groups such as the American Society of Civil Engineers. But with every infrastructure plan comes a host of potential ethical issues that national, state and local leaders need to consider: gentrification, the potential effects of change in climate, impacts on local culture and the availability of affordable housing, to name a few.
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Philosophy of the STEM student
Missouri S&T is known as a top-notch STEM research university. A vital component of that high-quality education is helping tomorrow’s engineers, city planners, computer scientists and others understand the ramifications of their work. Courses and research in philosophy help students think beyond their designs to see their impact on the people around them.
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- Nelson Earns NFCA Louisville Slugger Division II National Player of the Week Honors
- Missouri S&T Men’s Volleyball Earn #3-Seed in Inaugural GLVC Championship
- Nelson Named GLVC Softball Player of the Week After Record-Breaking Performance
- S&T Golf Looks to Repeat at GLVC Championships this Week
- Miners Dominate Quincy, Set Program Home Run Record in Doubleheader Sweep