Recent graduate Peter Shilliday assembled a theater organ in his dorm room. Photos by B.A. Rupert
When you think of a stereotypical dorm room in a residence hall, theater organs don’t typically come to mind.
Miners in the jungle
May 30, 2012 by
Rachel Kautz and Shane Myers ride an elephant in Malaysia. Photos submitted
During the spring semester, three Missouri S&T students lived with monkeys, rode elephants and caught barracuda.
Being a mentor
May 21, 2012 by
Leslie Simmons (right) helps a local elementary school student with her homework. Photo by B.A. Rupert
With her strong aptitude in math and science, Leslie Simmons was drawn to the actuarial field while in high school. Essential to the insurance industry, actuaries assess the risk of events occurring and help create policies for businesses and clients that minimize the cost of that risk.
Catie Mohrmann: Prepared for the working world
May 9, 2012 by
Recent S&T grad Catie Mohrmann (center) is pictured with career opportunities and employer relations staff (left to right) Julie Pittser, associate director; Colleen Kapeller, recruiting assistant; Edna Grover-Bisker, director; Sara Earl, recruiting assistant; Adrienne Neckermann, assistant director; and Hilary Beam, administrative assistant. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Who says engineers aren’t multidisciplinary?
Meet Catie Mohrmann, who graduated this May with a bachelor of science degree in ceramic engineering. She now works with engineers of other disciplines — mainly mechanical — and for a company that makes interconnect devices for the electronics industry.
Something’s fishy
May 1, 2012 by
Missouri S&T Anglers club founder William Kleine, left, joins Grady Porter and Scott Kuhl at Maramec Spring Park near St. James, Mo. Kleine and his 30-member club are preparing to represent S&T while competing in collegiate fishing tournaments. Photo by Terry Barner
William Kleine likes mechanical engineering and bass fishing. When he graduates from Missouri S&T, the senior plans to pursue a career in an industry associated with outdoor activities. He says there are lots of opportunities out there for people who know about equipment used for fishing: rods, reels, fish locators, trolling motors, boats, outboard motors, and so on.
Low-impact day
April 9, 2012 by
Melissa Morrison, shown here at the Rolla Recycling Center, is trying to minimize her environmental impact. Photo by B.A. Rupert
For 24 hours last fall, Melissa Morrison gave up some of her favorite things — chewing gum, toasted Pop-Tarts, the Internet and text-messaging.
Schrader takes the helm
March 29, 2012 by
Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader joins Missouri S&T on April 2, 2012. Photos by B.A. Rupert
Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader joined Missouri S&T on April 2, 2012, becoming the 21st leader in the institution’s history. She comes to S&T from Boise State University, where she was associate vice president for strategic research initiatives and previously served as dean of engineering. Recently, Schrader talked to us about her decision to accept the chancellor’s position, her priorities and the famous blue turf of the Boise State football field.
Setting the stage for Wonka
March 21, 2012 by
Chelsea Sanders and Tom Price work on the set of Willy Wonka the Musical. Photos by B.A. Rupert
This spring’s student production of Willy Wonka the Musical will include a chocolate waterfall, flying characters and a constantly moving set with 20 different scenes, along with plenty of Oompa Loompas, of course. Chelsea Sanders, Tom Price and others are busy figuring out how to make it all work before the show’s April 12 debut.
Marcus-Tor Strickland
March 8, 2012 by
Marcus-Tor Strickland is pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Missouri S&T. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Marcus-Tor Strickland, senior in electrical engineering
Michael Sumpter
March 8, 2012 by
Michael Sumpter (right) listens as Dr. William Stoecker, assistant adjunct professor of computer science and local dermatologist, discusses the research. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Michael Sumpter, senior in electrical engineering
Getting the green light
March 7, 2012 by
Garrick Johnson II has a position lined up with John Deere after graduation. Photo by B.A. Rupert
Garrick Johnson II has always been fascinated by how things work. It’s an interest that led him to major in mechanical engineering at Missouri S&T and helped him land his first job months before he’ll walk in his commencement ceremony.
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