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M ISSOURI U NIVERSITY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies
University History
1870:
Founded as
University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy 1964: University of Missouri-Rolla
(UMR) expanded curriculum and research mission
2008: Missouri University of Science and Technology
(Missouri S&T) emphasizes STEM focused mission
16 Technical Research Universities
(TRUs)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Georgia Institute of Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology Colorado School of Mines Worcester Polytechnic Institute Illinois Institute of Technology Clarkson University New Mexico Institution of Mining & Technology University of Alabama in Huntsville Michigan Technological University New Jersey Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology South Dakota School of Mines
Students and Alumni from Over 70 Countries
Payscale’s 2011-12 Salary Report
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2
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among Midwestern public and private universities ($58,600)
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2
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in nation among public universities
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15
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in nation among all universities
Rankings
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Newsweek
• #1 in the nation among all public universities for the value to out-of-state students • #3 in the nation among all public universities for the value to students in the state •
U.S. News & World Report
• #7 among all public universities for providing the best return on investment •
ABC News
• #10 on the list of universities where the starting pay beats Harvard
One of America’s Great Universities
No. 31 public university
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#2 in Missouri behind Washington University #6 technological research university
Missouri S&T ranked 74 th in “Best Colleges 2011” as ranked by the guidance counselors at America’s “top 800” high schools .
(U.S. News & World Report, 2011 America’s Best Colleges, September 2010).
No. 2 starting salaries among public universities
Missouri S&T ranked 15 th in payscale.com’s highest average starting salaries for undergraduates (www.payscale.com, July, 2011).
Top 5 best values among national public universities
Missouri S&T ranked 5th among the nation’s national public universities and 37th overall (U.S. News & World Report, 2010 America’s Best Colleges Guidebook, September 2009).
Top 30 safest college campuses
Missouri S&T ranked #27 in Reader’s Digest’s “Campus Safety Survey” (www.rd.com, 2008).
Popular Science
September 2010, 2011, and 2012
Classroom & Facility Upgrades
$100 million in facility upgrades in the last decade Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
FINISHED!!
New Fitness Center
FINISHED!!
Bertelsmeyer Hall – Chemical & Biological Engineering
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2013!!
Thomas Jefferson Residence Hall
FINISHED!!
Building a Better Missouri S&T
New Fitness Center New Student Design Complex Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Innovation Park
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Sciences + Computing Applied Mathematics Biological Sciences Pre-Professional Advising Programs Business + Social Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Geology and Geophysics Information Science & Technology Physics Business Administration Economics Psychological Sciences Arts + Humanities English History Philosophy Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Nursing Pre-Veterinary Teacher Certification Technical Communication
Engineering B.S. Degree Programs ABET Accredited
Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Geological Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Petroleum Engineering
Graduate Degree Programs
Sciences + Computing Applied & Environmental Biology Applied Mathematics Chemistry Computer Science Geology and Geophysics Information Science & Technology Mathematics Physics Business + Communication Business Administration Technical Communication * Master’s degree only ** No BA/BS degree Engineering Aerospace Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Explosives Engineering * Geological Engineering Manufacturing Engineering * Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Nuclear Engineering Petroleum Engineering Systems Engineering **
Application Process
apply online www.apply.mst.edu
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Undergraduate Students
Application 1.
Transcripts
high school & college
ACT/SAT scores
sent electronically from testing agency
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$50 application fee 4.
* TOEFL/IELTS scores*
or pass Missouri S&T's IEP English Language Proficiency Exam. Students may also submit proof of completion of a US university IEP for consideration of fulfillment of English language proficiency requirement.
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Students must complete Missouri S&T's Applied Language Institute (IEP)
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Graduate Students
Application Transcripts
college/university
GRE/GMAT scores
sent electronically from ETS
$75 application fee TOEFL/IELTS scores* Departmental Letter
Applicants must submit a letter to the chair of the department thy are applying to stating the purpose for the application.
Resume Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
Funding and Job Placement
Graduate Student Funding
Over 630 students supported on assistantships/department fellowships Annual Graduate Student Funding : Approx 10 Million USD 50% FTE includes $1,961/month stipend and $10,574 in additional fee support.
Job Placement
Average starting salary for graduate students: approx. $67,500 Key School for: Garmin International (1 of 8) Nucor Corporation (1 of 4) US Steel (1 of 12) Toyota (1 of 6)
Companies Hiring Our Students
Missouri S&T Core Research Strengths
Electrical & Cyber Systems Adaptive & Intelligent Systems Cyber Security Electro magnetic Compatibility Sensors & Sensor Networks Energy Advanced Nuclear Reactors Hydrokinetics Smart/Micro Grid Technologies Transportatio n Fuels Environment Atmospheric Particles & Pollutants Nanoparticle Toxicity Phyto technologies Safe Drinking Water Civil Infrastructure Blast Resistant Structures Geotechnical Engineering Innovative Construction Technologies Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures Manufacturing Composites Manufacturing Laser Materials Processing Machining Direct Digital Manufacturing Materials Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine Composites & Steel Materials for Energy Applications Materials for Extreme Environments
International Student Activities
International Affairs sponsors: Host families, field trips, Social activities, clubs, and much more!
Learn More
international.mst.edu
Student Organizations
200 student organizations including: Council of Graduate Students Chinese Students and Scholars Association International Students Club 29 Professional Societies 23 Recreation Organizations Fencing Club Racquetball Club Skydiving Club Spelunkers Club
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Athletics
Men’s Teams:
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Swimming Track
Women’s Teams:
Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Track Volleyball
Student Recreation Center:
19 Intramural Sports
Learn More
sports.mst.edu
Experience By Design
17 Award-Winning Student Design Teams Learn More
experiencethis.mst.edu