A collection of the student, alumni, faculty and staff experiences
Teammates cheer Kaylea Smith. Photo by John Kean
Kaylea Smith wasn’t used to sitting on the bench when she joined the Lady Miners softball team as a freshman. The Blue Springs, Mo., native had been a starter growing up, but at S&T she was behind a senior on the depth chart at the catcher’s position. Early in that 2010 season, she struggled with that role, both mentally and physically.
Tim Arrington hopes to have his first novel published before he graduates next year. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Tim Arrington enjoys reading — and writing — a good story. It’s no surprise then that the junior from O’Fallon, Mo., decided to major in English.
Rachel Birchmeier helped build affordable housing during a 3,600-mile cross-country journey. Photo by B.A. Rupert
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With her Missouri S&T college degree in hand and a nice job awaiting her, Rachel Birchmeier left campus to embrace a summer of flat tires, aching muscles and sleeping in horse manure.
Cornell “Nick” Nichols III produces short films about college life. Photo by B.A. Rupert
If there’s one piece of advice Cornell “Nick” Nichols III heeded from his mother growing up, it’s this: “Work with what you have to get where you want to go.” And that’s just what Nichols did. [Read more…]
Suzanna Long (far right) with student researchers (l-r) Andrew Clum, Sean Schmidt and Snehal Digraskar. Photos by B.A. Rupert
As Neil Young once said, it’s better to burn out than to fade away. But as many of the nation’s transportation departments have discovered, the light-emitting diodes or LEDs found in most traffic lights don’t burn out — they just lose brightness over time.
Donald Hey believes wetlands are the answer to water quality management and flood control. Photo by Rebekah Raleigh
Crusade: Donald Hey, a 1963 civil engineering gradute, is executive director of Wetlands Research Inc. in Wadsworth, Ill. He is passionate about proving the effectiveness, sustainability and economic efficiency of using restored wetlands for water quality management and flood control. He believes wetlands are the answer because they’re good for conservation and the economy alike.
Dan Rewerts’ oldest son Harley holds a picture of his dad from his Army days. Also pictured, left to right: Son Jack, wife Emily, daughter Charlotte and Dan Rewerts. Photo by B.A. Rupert
After high school graduation, Dan Rewerts never thought he’d go to college.
Ona Egbue, a doctoral student in engineering management, developed a supply chain model for lithium. Photo by B.A. Rupert
With nearly a dozen different kinds of electric vehicles on U.S. roads this year, more drivers are getting behind the wheel of vehicles powered by advanced lithium power packs.
The Miner starting defensive line, left to right: Jimmy Barnhart, Josip Juric, Freddy Dugard and Eddie Rascon. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Missouri S&T’s defensive line doesn’t have a catchy nickname, like the “Steel Curtain” or the “Fearsome Foursome.” At least not yet.
Last year’s Haunted Mine was briefly illuminated for this photo by B.A. Rupert
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“The best part is seeing these big guys who don’t think they’ll get scared come running full-speed out of the mine,” says Barbara Robertson with a smile.
Historian Diana Ahmad with mules Bonnie and Clyde. Photo by B.A. Rupert, mules courtsey of Kip Hyatt and family
The story of how the West was won is often told from the perspective of the settlers who crossed the Great Plains in search of a better life. But Missouri S&T historian Diana L. Ahmad is bringing to light the role animals played in the westward migration of the mid-1800s.
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