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Nuclear fusion: achieved
In May, three Missouri S&T physics seniors achieved nuclear fusion of deuterium into helium as part of the final project in their senior research laboratory class. This nuclear fusion reaction is the same process as the one that powers the sun.
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Off-the-grid energy research
A microgrid that connects the four student-built solar houses that make up Missouri S&T’s Solar Village began operations this fall to manage and store renewable energy among the four homes. A ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured above) was held in July. The microgrid also acts as a research tool that will help Missouri S&T professors and students […]
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Printing the future
Mechanical engineering junior Jonathan Bopp is the epitome of a team player. As a second-year member of the Mars Rover Design Team, Bopp spent nearly every spare hour last spring in the Kummer Student Design Center working to perfect the 2014 Mars rover.
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‘Smart’ rocks detect bridge damage
The leading cause of bridge collapse in the U.S. is scour, an erosion process where water flow carries away river bed deposits and creates scour holes around a bridge pier or abutment. Floods intensify the problem and can quickly make the bridge unstable.
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Smartphone biology
Using nothing more than a smartphone and less than $10 in hardware supplies, Missouri S&T biology students built their own microscopes in biology lab this past fall.
Read More »Time-lapse microscope images aid stem cell research
Using time-lapse microscopy images, Zhaozheng Yin can record the movement and division of cells and track changes in their shape and appearance. His research could lead to advances in the growth of stem cells for medical purposes.
Read More »Keeping communications flowing
In 2012, the Miner Alumni Association board consolidated its committees into five groups with broad goals. This issue, we introduce you to the Marketing and Communications Committee.
Read More »Alumni take leadership roles in association
During its annual Homecoming meeting on Oct. 18, the Miner Alumni Association approved the following new and returning board members: Executive board Rich Eimer, EE’71, president Helene Hardy-Pierce, EMgt’83, president-elect Ernie Banks, ChE’81, vice president Delores Hinkle, PetE’75, vice president Ron Jagels, CE’86, MS EMgt’91, vice president Mike McEvilly, CE’80, MS EMgt’81, vice president Chris […]
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Brill shares memories of space contributions
In the June 26 issue of the Joplin (Mo.) Globe, Jack Brill, ME’62, shared memories of his contributions to every major U.S. space mission since 1958. The 75-year-old is retiring as engineering director for EaglePicher Technologies of Joplin after more than 50 years with the company.
Read More »Speakers Bureau
Miner alumni are inspiring and influential role models for Missouri S&T students. There are many opportunities each year for you to share your knowledge and perspective with students on campus. See below for a current list of available speaking opportunities. For additional details, visit mineralumni.com/minerspeak. Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays during the academic […]
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