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New classroom, lab space at the Experimental Mine

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Bill Kennedy, president and CEO of Jack Kennedy Metal Products and Building Inc., gave the lead gift to support construction of the new Kennedy Experimental Mine Building at Missouri S&T. The 15,000-square-foot, two-story learning center will house classrooms, laboratories, mine rescue and mucking stations, offices, and equipment space.

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A first for new I/O psych program

Posted by on November 21, 2016

This past May, Cheyenne Kovach, MS IOPsyc’16, became the first to complete Missouri S&T’s master’s degree program in industrial-organizational psychology.

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S&T enters the world of MOOCs

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Educators and instructional designers had the chance to learn about incorporating group work into their classes this past summer when S&T launched its first massive open online course (MOOC) in July.

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Not your average Fitbit

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Imagine a device you can wear around your wrist, much like a Fitbit activity tracker. Unlike a Fitbit, however, this device not only tracks the steps you take in a day, but it also records movement and other bio-signals as well as information about the ambient environment.

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Save the date: Best Ever 109

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Make plans now to travel to Rolla for the 109th St. Pat’s pre-parade party at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Hasselmann Alumni House, located at 1100 N. Pine St.  Complimentary breakfast and a cash bar will be available before the parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m.

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In the swim of things: Engineering student competes in Olympics

Posted by on November 21, 2016

For as long as he can remember, Shawn Wallace has loved the water, and swimming is his favorite pastime. This past summer, that pastime took him to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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A day in the sun

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Solar Miner, Missouri S&T’s entry in the 2016 American Solar Challenge, ended the second stage of racing with a stop at Republic High School. Solar Miner placed fourth in the 1,975-mile race from Ohio to South Dakota this past summer.

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Mun Y. Choi named next UM System president

Posted by on November 21, 2016

Mun Y. Choi, provost and executive vice president at the University of Connecticut, will become the 24th president of the University of Missouri System on March 1.

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Prevention with a capital ‘P’

Posted by on August 2, 2016

Technology detects cancer risks through urinalysis The early detection of cancer through screening techniques such as mammograms saves thousands of lives annually. Yinfa Ma is out to save thousands more through an easier and less costly approach.

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Leach Theatre turns 25

Posted by on August 2, 2016

For 25 years, Leach Theatre has hosted Broadway shows, orchestra concerts, comedy acts, universitywide addresses and film festivals — even events like freshman chemistry safety classes. The theater has touched many lives throughout its history but its No. 1 priority has always been to serve the students of Missouri S&T.

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