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Stephen S. Gao named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor at Missouri S&T

Dr. Stephen S. Gao, professor of geology and geophysics at Missouri S&T, has been named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor of geology and geophysics.
Predicting Earthquakes by Analyzing the Past

Dr. Kelly Liu and her team bury sensor devices in the ground for up to a year to collect seismic data.
Researchers build cannon to test seals in coal mines

S&T researchers began testing concrete seals used to close coal mine tunnels this month by loading a cannon with projectiles, shooting them at the seals and testing their impact.
A renewed industry collaboration to reduce excess water during oil production

Dr. Baojun Bai has spent more than 20 years working to refine a particle gel he hopes could significantly reduce the amount of wasted water generated in oil production.
Planning for the future of Arctic communities affected by climate change

Missouri S&T researchers are working as part of a five-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) project to help those arctic communities plan for the future.
Missouri S&T explosives researcher studies blast-induced brain injuries

For Dr. Catherine Johnson, assistant professor of explosives engineering, the Missouri S&T mine is also an invaluable testing ground to study a life-altering traumatic brain injury.
PhD student received a scholarship from China

Ph.D. student Jun Liu from Dr. Jenny Liu’s research group in Civil, Architectural, and Environmental, received a $5000 scholarship entitled “Wang Bingang postgraduate award” from China.
Carolyn Katzman wins ISEE photo Competition

Carolyn Katzman Master student in Explosives Engineering won the photo competition at the ISEE conference in January 2020. Carolyn is a student in Dr. Phillip Mulligan's research group.

Researchers present TBI work at Missouri 100 meeting

Four Missouri S&T researchers discussed their work related to the early detection of traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the February meeting of the Missouri 100, an advocacy group for the University of Missouri System.

Zhang gives keynote talk at geotechnical conference

Dr. Xiong Zhang, associate professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, delivered a keynote speech at GEO-Omaha 2020, the 37th Annual Geotechnical Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, on Feb. 21.

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EMRGe Researchers Help St. Louis Group in the Recovery of English Cave

S&T Researchers, student and Post Doctoral Fellow involved in the project: Dr. Norbert Maerz- At the time was center director, Dr. Evgeniy Torgashov- Asst. Research professor, Dr. Catherine Johnson- Asst. professor, Dr. Barbara Rutter- works under Dr. Johnson, PhD candidate- Martin Langenderfer, Dr. David Rogers- Professor, Dr. Ken Boyko – Post Doctoral Fellow, Please click on the box for details and the link to the video that Missouri Historical Society posted.

Imqam named best researcher

Dr. Abdulmohsin Imqam, assistant professor of petroleum engineering, received the Best Research Award as part of ScienceFather’s International Research Awards on New Science Inventions in September. (https://sciencefather.com/2nd-international-research-awards-on-science-health-and-engineering/) The award recognizes researchers in any field for their significant contribution for the advancement in their field of expertise.
Mining the moon, filters for face masks

Dr. Leslie Gertsch, associate professor of geological sciences and engineering, was asked by Business Insider what NASA's discovery of water on the moon could mean for space mining and exploration.