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James O. Stoffer receives Coatings Institute award

By news | May 6, 2004 | Comments Off on James O. Stoffer receives Coatings Institute award

Dr. James O. Stoffer, a UMR professor emeritus of chemistry whose research includes finding a more environmentally friendly replacement for chrome in aircraft coatings, recently received the UMR Coatings Institute Distinguished Scientist Award for his contributions to advance research and education in the coatings field.

Greek community service: $42,000, thousands of hours

By news | May 6, 2004 | Comments Off on Greek community service: $42,000, thousands of hours

UMR fraternities and sororities raised more than $42,000 for charitable causes and contributed nearly 15,000 hours of community service during the 2003-2004 academic year.

UMR graduate student recognized by aeronautics and astronautics group

By news | May 4, 2004 | Comments Off on UMR graduate student recognized by aeronautics and astronautics group

Derek Schmitz of Jefferson City, Mo., a graduate student in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, received the first place award in the Graduate Technical Paper category and $500 at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Region Five Student Conference, held April 28-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.