Missouri University of Science and Technology
Founded in 1870 as one of the nation’s first technological universities west of the Mississippi River, Missouri S&T has earned a national reputation for excellence in engineering, science, and technology.
Today, the university offers more than 100 academic programs spanning engineering, computing, science, business, education, and the humanities. As Missouri’s premier technological research university and a member of the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T combines the advantages of a focused STEM mission with the breadth and resources of a major public research university.
The Kummer Institute
Missouri S&T is experiencing significant growth fueled by historic public and private investment, including a $311 million gift from June and Fred Kummer in 2020. The gift established the Kummer Institute to expand scholarships, improve campus infrastructure and strengthen S&T’s research profile through new centers focused on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Resource Sustainability, and BioInnovation and Medical Engineering.
These research centers offer an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of technology, research and economic development. By bringing together world-class talent and partnerships across academia, industry and government, they will position Missouri S&T as a global leader in emerging fields. Missouri S&T seeks visionary leaders ready to build these centers, inspire innovation and help define what’s next.
About Rolla
Located in Rolla, Missouri, approximately 100 miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri S&T offers an exceptional quality of life, with a safe and welcoming community, outstanding outdoor recreation, and strong connections to one of the nation’s major technology and manufacturing corridors.
