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MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

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Page 1: M ISSOURI U NIVERSITY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGYDr. Venkat Allada

Vice Provost Graduate Studies

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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

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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

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Students and Alumni fromOver 70 Countries

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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

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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

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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).

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Popular ScienceSeptember 2010, 2011, and 2012

Page 9: M ISSOURI U NIVERSITY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

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!!

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New Student Design Complex

Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Building a Better Missouri S&T

New Fitness Center

Innovation Park

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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

Page 12: M ISSOURI U NIVERSITY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

Engineering B.S. Degree ProgramsABET Accredited

Aerospace EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringCeramic EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering

Computer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEngineering ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringGeological EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMining EngineeringPetroleum Engineering

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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 **

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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

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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)

Page 17: M ISSOURI U NIVERSITY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

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

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International Affairs sponsors: Host families, field trips, Social activities, clubs,

and much more!Learn More

international.mst.edu

International Student Activities

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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

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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

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17 Award-Winning Student Design Teams

Experience By Design

Learn Moreexperiencethis.mst.edu

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