Attention students and parents: Now’s the time to embrace science and engineering

The average starting salary for Missouri S&T graduates was $59,500 last year. Not bad. In fact, S&T graduates earned the second-highest starting salaries among grads of all public universities in the U.S. It's no secret that this success can … [Continue reading]

Catie Mohrmann: Prepared for the working world

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 … [Continue reading]

Something’s fishy

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 … [Continue reading]

Smartphone savvy pays off

Now that he's graduating from Missouri S&T, Brian Phagan is heading off to a new campus in the Seattle metropolitan area. This new campus has soccer fields, outdoor basketball courts and biking trails. Oh, yeah, it's also the sprawling … [Continue reading]

The eyes have it

Eyes may be the "windows to the soul," as the adage states. But Missouri S&T researchers are finding that how the eye moves around a website — and how long it lingers on a particular section — can also reveal a lot about the importance of web … [Continue reading]

Low-impact day

For 24 hours last fall, Melissa Morrison gave up some of her favorite things — chewing gum, toasted Pop-Tarts, the Internet and text-messaging. … [Continue reading]

Schrader takes the helm

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 … [Continue reading]

Setting the stage for Wonka

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 … [Continue reading]

Rockets, robots, radiators — and more

Last year, 10 teams participated as official members of the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center at Missouri S&T. More teams are being selectively added. Here are some fast facts: … [Continue reading]

Marcus-Tor Strickland

Marcus-Tor Strickland, senior in electrical engineering … [Continue reading]

Michael Sumpter

Michael Sumpter, senior in electrical engineering … [Continue reading]