MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dr Venkat

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 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 • 2 nd among Midwestern public and private universities ($58, 600) • 2 nd in nation among public universities • 15 th in nation among all universities

Rankings • 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 • #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 5 th among the nation’s national public universities and 37 th 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 Business + Social Sciences Applied Mathematics Business Administration Biological Sciences Economics Chemistry Psychological Sciences Computer Science Geology and Geophysics Information Science & Technology Physics Arts + Humanities English Pre-Professional History Advising Programs Philosophy Pre-Law Teacher Certification Pre-Med Technical Communication Pre-Nursing Pre-Veterinary

Engineering B. S. Degree Programs ABET Accredited Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical 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 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 Graduate Students Undergraduate Students 1. Application 2. Transcripts 3. ACT/SAT scores 3. GRE/GMAT scores 4. $50 application fee 4. $75 application fee 5. TOEFL/IELTS scores* high school & college sent electronically from testing agency *Students must complete Missouri S&T's Applied Language Institute (IEP) 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. college/university sent electronically from ETS 6. Departmental Letter 7. Resume 8. Letters of Recommendation Applicants must submit a letter to the chair of the department thy are applying to stating the purpose for the application. 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: Ø Ø 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 Energy Environment Civil Infrastructure Manufacturing Materials Adaptive & Intelligent Systems Advanced Nuclear Reactors Atmospheric Particles & Pollutants Blast Resistant Structures Composites Manufacturing Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine Cyber Security Hydrokinetics Nanoparticle Toxicity Geotechnical Engineering Laser Materials Processing Composites & Steel Electromagnetic Compatibility Smart/Micro Grid Technologies Phytotechnologies Innovative Construction Technologies Machining Materials for Energy Applications Sensors & Sensor Networks Transportatio n Fuels Safe Drinking Water Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures Direct Digital Manufacturing 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 Ø Fencing Club Ø Racquetball Club Ø Skydiving Club Ø 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