m issouri u niversity of s cience and t echnology dr. venkat allada vice provost graduate studies
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MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGYDr. Venkat Allada
Vice Provost Graduate Studies
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
University History
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 fromOver 70 Countries
Payscale’s 2011-12 Salary Report
• 2nd among Midwestern public and private universities ($58,600)
• 2nd in nation among public universities
• 15th 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 universityMissouri S&T ranked 74th 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 15th in payscale.com’s highest average starting salaries for undergraduates (www.payscale.com, July, 2011).
Top 5 best values among national public universitiesMissouri 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 campusesMissouri S&T ranked #27 in Reader’s Digest’s “Campus Safety Survey” (www.rd.com, 2008).
Popular ScienceSeptember 2010, 2011, and 2012
Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering FINISHED!!
Bertelsmeyer Hall – Chemical & Biological Engineering CONSTRUCTION BEGINS 2013!!
Classroom & Facility Upgrades
New Fitness CenterFINISHED!!
$100 million in facility upgrades in the last decade
Thomas Jefferson Residence Hall FINISHED!!
New Student Design Complex
Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Building a Better Missouri S&T
New Fitness Center
Innovation Park
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Sciences + Computing Business + Social Sciences
Applied Mathematics Business Administration
Biological Sciences Economics
ChemistryPsychological Sciences
Computer Science
Geology and Geophysics
Information Science & Technology
Physics Arts + Humanities
English
Pre-Professional History
Advising Programs Philosophy
Pre-LawTeacher Certification
Pre-Med Technical Communication
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Veterinary
Engineering B.S. Degree ProgramsABET Accredited
Aerospace EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringCeramic EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEngineering ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringGeological EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining EngineeringPetroleum Engineering
Graduate Degree ProgramsSciences + Computing Engineering
Applied & Environmental Biology Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mathematics Ceramic Engineering
Chemistry Chemical Engineering
Computer Science Civil Engineering
Geology and Geophysics Computer Engineering
Information Science & Technology Electrical Engineering
Mathematics Engineering Management
Physics Environmental Engineering
Explosives Engineering *
Business + Communication Geological Engineering
Business Administration Manufacturing Engineering *
Technical Communication Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
* Master’s degree only Petroleum Engineering
** No BA/BS degree Systems Engineering **
Application Process
Undergraduate Students
1. Application
2. Transcriptshigh school & college
3. ACT/SAT scoressent electronically from testing agency
4. $50 application fee
5. TOEFL/IELTS scores**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.
Graduate Students
1. Application
2. Transcriptscollege/university
3. GRE/GMAT scoressent electronically from ETS
4. $75 application fee
5. TOEFL/IELTS scores*
6. Departmental LetterApplicants must submit a letter to the chair of the department thy are applying to stating the purpose for the application.
7. Resume
8. Letters of RecommendationApplicants must submit three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
apply online - www.apply.mst.edu
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
Transportation 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 Affairs sponsors: Host families, field trips, Social activities, clubs,
and much more!Learn More
international.mst.edu
International Student Activities
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
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 IntramuralSports
Athletics
Learn Moresports.mst.edu
17 Award-Winning Student Design Teams
Experience By Design
Learn Moreexperiencethis.mst.edu