A collection of the student, alumni, faculty and staff experiences
Chartered in 1965 at the height of the civil rights movement, Missouri S&T’s oldest African-American fraternity encountered obstacles on the way to its 50th anniversary, especially in the early years. “There were some difficulties in getting … [Continue reading]
On the surface, it looks like nothing more than a turf-covered soccer field. But the ground beneath Missouri University of Science and Technology’s intramural field houses a complex system of 144 wells, each one 400 feet deep, that supply the … [Continue reading]
Disinfectants used in water treatment operations could generate harmful byproducts that are unregulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But Danielle West, a Ph.D. student in chemistry, is screening Missouri drinking water for … [Continue reading]
When Milton L. Simmons, 1949 ceramic engineering graduate, died in 2005, his daughter knew she wanted to do something special to honor his memory. “My father loved this university,” says Sandy Simmons-Gamble, fiscal assistant in the international … [Continue reading]
Dylan Prévost, a senior in nuclear engineering from Wickenburg, Arizona, learned who he really is by overcoming adversity. His decision to attend Missouri S&T was a huge leap of faith in himself and his family. Prévost’s father was diagnosed … [Continue reading]
Although they come from different places and backgrounds, the first students to minor in humanitarian engineering and science at S&T have at least one thing in common – a desire to change the world for the better. Founded in fall 2014, the HES … [Continue reading]
As a freshman, Keenan Johnson conducted experiments in near-zero gravity aboard NASA's "weightless wonder" aircraft as part of Missouri S&T's Miners In Space Team. Soon, he will be writing computer software that will send other vessels into … [Continue reading]
Food Network aficionado Darian Johnson always wanted to be a chef. In high school she also discovered an affinity for chemistry. “I thought, ‘I like chemistry and I like food. What can I do with this?’” she says. “So I applied to all the food … [Continue reading]
This month saw the launch of our 2014 Thankful Miners Project, an experiment that gave the Miner community an opportunity to reflect, appreciate and express their gratitude. Standing 4 feet tall, the 3-D S&T logo provided a canvas for … [Continue reading]
Each week when Laurie Myers steps into her Castleman Hall classroom to teach Art 3001, she is more than a lecturer. She is a guide for students exploring digital art, problem-solving and professional development. … [Continue reading]
Once a wing defender in the early days of Miner soccer, Bob Zdvorak is back in the Missouri S&T soccer complex – this time in the stands cheering on his sons, who are the first second-generation players in the history of the program. … [Continue reading]
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