When proteins ‘behave badly’

  Daniel Forciniti, Missouri S&T professor of chemical and biological engineering, works with students to conduct protein research. Photo by B.A. Rupert Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are trying to get … [Continue reading]

More than an All-American

  Aubrey Moore, Missouri S&T student. Photo by B.A. Rupert Aubrey Moore stepped up to the starting line in the finals of the 400-meter run at the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Championships knowing she was an All-American. She was attempting to … [Continue reading]

The shoe must go on

  Darla Ellis, Missouri S&T 2006 chemical engineering grad. Photo by B.A. Rupert Darla Ellis begins her workday like many of us do - standing in front of an open closet, pondering what to wear. She takes the time to find the pair of … [Continue reading]

Big Apple

  Gerald Cohen, Missouri S&T professor of foreign languages. Photo by B.A. Rupert Did you ever wonder how Chicago got the nickname Windy City? Are you curious why Philadelphia is called the City of Brotherly Love? Did you even know … [Continue reading]

Melanie Mormile: Mars. Salt. Biofuels.

Her Passion Bacteria. Specifically those organisms that can live in extreme environments — places that don't support more complex life forms. Why she's cool She helped prove the theory that life could exist on Mars. Mormile is one of a … [Continue reading]

The village green

Missouri S&T's Dan Oerther, the John and Susan Mathes Chair of Environmental Engineering, is committed to sustainable living, along with his wife Sarah and their son Barney. They live in one of four solar-powered homes designed and built by … [Continue reading]

The future is electric

Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri S&T assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Andrew Meintz, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering. Photo by B.A. Rupert When Mehdi Ferdowsi and Andrew Meintz offered the inaugural class … [Continue reading]

Phytoforensics: Green remediation takes root

Two years ago, sophomore Amanda Holmes couldn't wait to get started as an environmental engineering student at Missouri S&T. She got a chance to conduct environmental research alongside a full professor and graduate students while still a senior … [Continue reading]

The art and science of glass blowing

Missouri S&T students work in the Hot Glass Shop on campus. Photo by B.A. Rupert Many Missourians have long associated glass blowing with artisans who populate Silver Dollar City. But students at Missouri S&T can watch glass blowing — … [Continue reading]

Kids on campus!

High school juniors and seniors learn about science and engineering. Photo by B.A. Rupert Missouri S&T gets a summertime energy boost when hoards of school-age kids hit campus. They come to S&T's summer camps for fun, inspiration and … [Continue reading]

New camera can see the ‘invisible’

Dr. Reza Zoughi, Schlumberger Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at Missouri S&T. Photo by B.A. Rupert View the full demonstration video. The science similar to the type used in airport body scanners could soon be used to … [Continue reading]