Missouri S&T Graduate School

09/22/2026

Coming up soon, Sept. 26! 🌎 Will we see you there? 💚

09/22/2026

Need a break from all of your hard work? ⛏💚 We’ve got you covered! Did you know there are three Miner Oasis locations across campus where graduate students can relax, recharge, and de-stress? Take a few minutes for yourself and check out a Miner Oasis location this week.

09/22/2026

‼️ Fall 2026 grads, this is your reminder! ‼️ Today is the final day to apply for graduation. 🎓 If you haven’t submitted your application yet, head over to Joe’SS and take care of it today.

Good morning, Fall 2026 grads! ☀️
A quick reminder that today is the final day to apply for graduation.
Head over to Joe’SS and get it submitted — we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🎓 💛

09/15/2026

Three minutes, one slide, your research! ⏱️

Graduate students... Can you explain your research to a non-specialist audience in three minutes? The 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is your chance to find out, and to win a prize while you're at it.

🏆 $500 First Place
🥈 $300 Runner-Up
🌟 $200 People's Choice

Our winner will also represent Missouri S&T at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) regional 3MT competition, with travel funded by the Graduate School.

Thinking about it? Take five minutes to register by Wednesday, September 30. (See link in the comments.) Then attend one of our open informational sessions on Zoom if you can make it:

📅 Tue., Sept. 22 at 10 am
📅 Thu., Sept. 24 at 11 am
📅 Fri., Sept. 25 at 12 pm

We'll explain how the competition works and what's expected of participants. The sessions are optional, and you will be emailed more information after registering.

The important thing is that you register before Sept. 30!

⚠️ Register at the link below 👇

09/01/2026

Looking for an easy way to meet people outside your lab or department? Pull up a chair at Topic on the Table. 🗣️👥

This weekly, low-pressure hangout is a chance for grad students and postdocs to meet new people, practice speaking up and build confidence through conversation.

This week's meeting details:

📍 Curtis Laws Wilson Library, first floor
🗓️ Tuesday, 6–7 p.m.
💬 This week: Breaking the Ice

No presentations. No pressure. Just an hour to talk, connect and sharpen your communication skills along the way.

Questions? Email [email protected]. See you there!

09/01/2026

Congratulations, Kyle! 👏

Kyle Foster, a doctoral student in Physics, successfully defended his dissertation, titled “Nonlinear Photoionization Dynamics in Laser-Cooled Atoms: Continuous-Wave Methods and Ultrafast Light-Source Development.” His advisor is Dr. Daniel Fischer. Congratulations!

09/01/2026

Graduate students, have you heard of ProjectConnect? It's a peer-led program on campus focused on genuine connection. Each week, you'll meet with a small group of other students for an hour of fun, thought-provoking conversation and activities. The group works to reduce loneliness and build real connections one weekly hangout at a time. Want to join? Sign up by Sept. 3 using the form in the comments. 👇

08/11/2026

New to campus or far from home? You're not alone. The International Student Support Group is a welcoming space to connect with other international students, share experiences, build friendships, manage stress, and thrive through times of change. The group meets from 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, beginning Aug. 28, in the Miner Oasis, Room G2 Parker Hall. Stop by and meet with others for no-pressure conversation and connection.

08/06/2026

Help us congratulate our incoming graduate teaching and instructor assistants, who successfully completed the GTA Workshop for August 2026! 🎉

They spent a full day learning about how to facilitate rigorous learning experiences that comply with policy and utilize appropriate campus resources. We're proud of their commitment and can't wait to see the impact they'll make as they help foster classrooms defined by innovation, excellence, belonging, and integrity.

A special thank-you to the presenters who generously shared their time and expertise to make the day a success:

🎓 Crystal Wilson, Registrar's Office
🎓 Dr. Thu Tran, English and Technical Communication
🎓 Kristin Salas, Academic Advising
🎓 Dr. Michelle Schwartze, Education
🎓 Nick Bodkins, Office of the Dean of Students
🎓 Dr. Merilee Krueger, Psychological Science
🎓 Nicolas Braegger, Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence
🎓 Amber Johnston, Student Well-Being
🎓 Jessica Gargus, Student Life
🎓 William Smith, Engagement and Belonging
🎓 Angelica Nuno, Finance and Operations

Their expertise and understanding of campus resources have given our GTAs a strong foundation for the semester ahead. Thank you for helping prepare these hard workers!

Please join us in congratulating our graduate teaching and instructor assistants on their dedication! 👏

07/27/2026

♟️ Your move! There will be a free chess tournament Tuesday, July 28, at 3 p.m. in Havener Center 218, second floor, Student Involvement Suite. Graduate students are welcome. No club membership needed, no experience required. Just show up!