Spring 2019
Erickson named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor
Kelvin Erickson, EE’78, MS EE’79, professor and former chair of electrical engineering at S&T, was named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor during commencement ceremonies in December.
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Inspiring the next generation of chemistry pioneers
Carey Bottom, Chem’72, MS Chem’75, PhD Chem’79, chose Missouri S&T because it was close to home, strong in science and relatively small. “I wasn’t keen on big universities,” says Bottom, who grew up in Waynesville, Mo. “At smaller schools, you’re more connected to professors. You can roll up your sleeves and get involved.”
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Mudder tough Miners
Five Miner alumni completed the 10-mile, 20-plus-obstacle Full Tough Mudder course in Wright City, Mo., in August 2018.
Read More »A bigger picture of academic success
The core group of 12 alumni and friends who make up the Dean’s Leadership Council (DLC) for S&T’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Business (CASB) are recognized and respected in fields that span industries in defense, energy, information technology, medicine, manufacturing and academia. They also serve as role models to the university community who are […]
Read More »S&T online programs get top rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranked 15 S&T online graduate programs among the best in the nation. The programs include S&T’s online MBA program, 12 online graduate programs in engineering, and online graduate programs in computer information technology and business in information science and technology.
Read More »S&T among top 20 safe campuses
Missouri S&T was the state’s only university to be recognized by the National Campus Safety Summit for increasing the safety and security of its campus community in 2018. Ranked 20th in the nation, S&T’s University Police has worked the last two years on incorporating emerging technology into policing efforts.
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Student speakers inspire classmates
During December commencement ceremonies, six students addressed the graduates. Dalal Abduljaleel, BSci’18, spoke of her journey as a refugee in Iraq to completion of her degree and recognized those who supported her along the way. “The most valuable principle I learned throughout my entire life is knowing who to ask for help when I needed […]
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‘Never stop learning’
Stephen G. Suellentrop, PetE’74, MS PetE’75, delivered S&T’s commencement address in December. Suellentrop, chairman of Hunt Oil Co. and Hunt Refining Co., encouraged graduates to never stop learning and to immerse themselves in their career passions.
Read More »A distinct honor
S&T presented the Award of Professional Distinction to three alumni during commencement ceremonies in December. The awards recognized the following graduates for professional achievement: Ernest K. Banks, ChE’81 David J. Schepers, EE’75 David Charles Sextro, ChE’82
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Want better concrete? Dilute the cement
It’s long been proven that adding nanoparticles to concrete improves strength and durability, but the cost of such processes has outweighed the benefits. Missouri S&T’s Hongyan Ma is working on a safer, simpler and potentially more affordable method of combining nanoparticles with concrete.
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