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Mathematical makeover
This past fall, Calculus I students at Missouri S&T spent less time listening to lectures and watching their TAs work at the board and did some hands-on problem-solving of their own instead. Smaller labs allowed for more student interaction.
Read More »Unrestricted education
Karl E. Burgher, Econ’84, PhD MinE’85, a former Missouri S&T faculty member, has joined the open educational resource (OER) movement with the release of his management eBook/textbook, Volunteering, published by Ventus LLC. OER content is often free, or of very low cost, to students and the public. Targeted ads inserted into the text help defray […]
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Taking on a castle
Daniel Edwards, ArchE’11 (above right), and his wife, Ebony (Burnside) Edwards, have a vision of restoring an old workhouse castle located at 2001 Vine St. in Kansas City, Mo. Their story was featured in the May 20 issue of The Kansas City Star.
Read More »Thank you!
We thank all of the generous donors who helped make Bertelsmeyer Hall a reality. Richard J., ChE’61, and Shirley Agricola Alycia Ahrens, ChE’01 Kelley Arrington, ChE’07 Denis Andrew, ChE’87, and Catherine C., ChE’87, Backer Ernest Kelvin, ChE’81, and Angela Renae, EE’87, Banks Robert Sean, ChE’96, and Lenca Bartel Shirley Bauer, in memory of Dick Bauer, […]
Read More »Alumni of Influence
Three years ago Missouri S&T honored our first class of Alumni of Influence — alumni who, through their wisdom, discoveries, inventions and generosity, have made their mark on the world. This tradition will continue in 2016, when we gather to honor the next class of Alumni of Influence. We’re looking to you, our alumni, for […]
Read More »By the numbers – Fall/Winter 2014
86 – Missouri S&T’s rank in Money magazine. S&T was the top-ranked public university in Missouri. Money based its rankings on educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. 3 – Missouri S&T’s rank among the nation’s engineering schools as reported in USA Today. The list, presented by College Factual, ranks colleges based on overall quality. 47 – Missouri S&T’s […]
Read More »Help us remember: 150 years of Miner Legacy
The year 2020 will mark Missouri S&T’s sesquicentennial celebration. A special commemorative book is being planned for the occasion and we need your help. Please share remembrances of your alma mater and you may see your story in the book. All stories will be shared with the University Archives. Email your stories to 150@mst.edu. We […]
Read More »In print
Kathleen Drowne, associate professor of English and technical communication, is the author of Understanding Richard Russo. Published in July by the University of South Carolina Press, the book explores themes and writing techniques contemporary American novelist Richard Russo uses in his works. Matt O’Keefe, MetE’85, professor of materials science and engineering; Bill Fahrenholtz, Curators’ Professor […]
Read More »Letters – Fall/Winter 2014
Dear Editor, I first read your article “Where’s Dave” in Missouri S&T Magazine during my freshman year in 2009. At that time I was looking for motivation and a direction for my future. Of all the material I had read while searching for my dream career, I found this article to be the most inspiring; […]
Read More »What is your best spring break memory?
Some college students spend spring break lounging on a beach. Others help rebuild a small town after a natural disaster or trek the Continental Divide. We asked about your favorite spring break experiences. Here is what you told us.
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