Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing

Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing students in our Leadership for Futures in Engineering (LIFE) program had an awesome visit with Lisa (Peplinski) Jaster, PMP.?Lisa is one of our proud alums, the first female reserve soldier to graduate from the Army’s Ranger School, and book author (https://lnkd.in/g6hQjfB4). Lots of great leadership ideas and examples!

I had the incredible honor of participating in the fourth anniversary of the transformative gift by Fred and June Kummer to Missouri S&T. This momentous occasion wasn’t just about celebrating the donation to the university but about reflecting on the profound impact this generous gift has had on our research, innovation, and the future of education at Missouri S&T. Representing the Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows, I was privileged to deliver an appreciation speech on behalf of the entire fellowship. It was a truly humbling experience to share how this philanthropic act has opened doors for groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial ventures across campus. One of the most exciting highlights for me was the opportunity to showcase my research, titled: “Beyond the Reduction in CO2 Emissions: The Domino Effects of Concrete Recipe Alterations.” This research dives deep into how small changes in concrete composition with SCMs can lead to significant improvements in sustainability and performance—effects that go far beyond just reducing CO2 emissions. What made this day even more special was sharing my experience at a round table with our esteemed Chancellor, Professor Mohammad Dehghani, and Kummer’s daughter and her husband. Their dedication to driving change and inspiring future innovators was truly inspiring. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this day so memorable. In particular, I want to express my deepest appreciation to the Kummer family for their visionary philanthropy and unwavering support, Rachel Kohman Ed.D., and Jaqueline Meinecke for their dedication to achieving the purpose of this gift. Their commitment ensures that Missouri S&T remains a beacon of innovation, creativity, and impact. To my advisor, Monday Okoronkwo, Ph.D., and the SusMatLab team, let’s continue pushing boundaries, making discoveries, and ensuring our work leaves a lasting imprint. #ConcreteInnovation #Sustainability #MissouriSandT #KummerFoundation #SusMatLab #Engineering #CO2Reduction #Gratitude

?? Exciting News! ?? I'm thrilled to share a timelapse video showcasing the redesign of our supersonic wind tunnel at Missouri S&T! This project has been a major undertaking for me and my students, and it represents a significant advancement in our aerodynamics research capabilities. Special thanks to Terry Barner, whose hard work made this video a reality! #aerodynamics #research #engineering #supersonics #missourisandt #innovation

?? ?? “We’ve got molten iron!” Check out Missouri University of Science and Technology’s iron making demonstration today for Old Iron Works Day at Maramec Spring Park. Kudos to Dr. Laura Bartlett and the Materials Science and Engineering students for an awesome job!

This year, we will sport #98 at Michigan International Speedway. Our goals are ambitious this year but we know we will represent Missouri University of Science and Technology and go for victory!

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Please join me in welcoming our newest faculty member Alex Luyima, PhD to Materials Science and Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Want to learn more about the advanced research and grand challenges of wind hazards? ?? ? Join the American Association of Wind Engineering, for the 15th?Americas Conference on Wind Engineering (ACWE) May 19-22, 2025, in St. Louis, Mo. ? For important dates and to learn more about submitting your abstracts and papers, visit the conference website at https://15acwe.mst.edu/ . ? Abstracts are due Oct. 1, 2024. ? For questions, reach out to Dr. Grace Yan at [email protected].

Had a great visit with a friends and alums at Burns & McDonnell in St. Louis, providing updates on Missouri University of Science and Technology and our new student leadership program in the Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing