Author: Mindy Limback
Wagner writes about ‘land of opportunity’ for young engineers
John Wagner, NucE’92, recently wrote an op-ed detailing how Idaho National Laboratory (INL) offers an opportunity for engineers. The article appeared in the Magic Valley Times-News in Idaho. Wagner is associate laboratory director, nuclear science and technology directorate, at the Idaho facility.
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With over 50 sections across the country, the Miner Alumni Association offers an abundance of opportunities for you to expand your professional and social circles. From sporting events to St. Pat’s festivities, Miners like you get together year-round to connect and play. Don’t miss out on the fun. Check out the events calendar.
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Timothy and Katryn Barefield: Remembering their roots
Timothy, ME’83, and Katryn, Econ’84, Barefield come from families of educators and engineers. Their new Rolla Rising Scholarship honors two of them: their fathers, both of whom were Missouri S&T faculty members. Robert S. Barefield taught in engineering management, and Robert “Fred” Davidson, CE’41, MS CE’49, in engineering mechanics.
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1982 grad speaks at May 2017 commencement
Stephanie O’Sullivan, CE’82, former principal deputy director of National Intelligence at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was Missouri S&T’s May 2017 commencement speaker. In her talk, she encouraged S&T graduates to be willing to tackle big challenges and then do the hard work to back it up.
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Hiatt shoulders the load as orthopedic surgeon
Standing on the mound, freezing cold, his left shoulder ached. Still, he pitched. It was the 2004 season opener, and he was Missouri S&T’s starting pitcher. Of course he pitched. And when his turn in the rotation came up, he pitched again. And again. And again.
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Above and beyond
If influence is about shaping outcomes, the 10 alumni spotlighted on these pages have achieved remarkable results. Across diverse fields and demanding challenges, they have made a difference through the power of technology, the sure footing of national security, the engine of job creation, the exploration of outer space and earth’s resources — and as […]
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Joe Ballard: Chief and commander
Joe Ballard, MS EMgt’72, says it was Chicago winters, the Army — and Bernard Sarchet — that brought him to Rolla.
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Bob Brackbill: Petroleum pioneer
Bob Brackbill, MinE’42, remembers the day he put his career plans on hold to serve his country. It was a December afternoon in 1941, and he was hanging out with the guys at the Sigma Nu house in Rolla.
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Bob Brinkmann: Builder and big thinker
Bob Brinkmann, CE’71, credits a mindset he calls looking for “the second right answer” with growing the company he founded more than 30 years ago.
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Matt Coco: True and tireless believer
Matt Coco, CE’66, was a student the first time he served on the Phi Kappa Theta building committee after a fire destroyed his fraternity house in 1964. “I wanted the new house to have a red brick exterior and a fireplace,” he says. “I didn’t get either.”
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