Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Venkat Allada Vice Provost Graduate Studies

1. Missouri University of Science and TechnologyDr. Venkat AlladaVice Provost Graduate Studies

2. 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

3. 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

4. Students and Alumni fromOver 70 Countries

5. 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

6. 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

7. No. 31 public university #2 in Missouri behind Washington University #6 technological research university Missouri 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 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). One of America’s Great Universities

8. Popular ScienceSeptember 2010, 2011, and 2012

9. 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!!

10. Building a Better Missouri S&T New Student Design Complex New Fitness Center Innovation Park Toomey Hall – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

11. 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

12. Engineering B.S. Degree ProgramsABET 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

13. Graduate Degree Programs Sciences + 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 **

14. Application Process apply online - www.apply.mst.edu Undergraduate Students • Application • Transcriptshigh school & college • ACT/SAT scoressent electronically from testing agency • $50 application fee • 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 • Application • Transcriptscollege/university • GRE/GMAT scoressent electronically from ETS • $75 application fee • TOEFL/IELTS scores* • Departmental LetterApplicants must submit a letter to the chair of the department thy are applying to stating the purpose for the application. • Resume • Letters of RecommendationApplicants must submit three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes

15. Funding and Job Placement Graduate StudentFunding • 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)

16. Companies Hiring Our Students

17. Missouri S&T Core Research Strengths

18. International Student Activities International Affairs sponsors: Host families, field trips, Social activities, clubs, and much more! Learn Moreinternational.mst.edu

19. 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

20. 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 IntramuralSports Learn Moresports.mst.edu

21. Experience By Design 17 Award-Winning Student Design Teams Human Powered Vehicle Learn Moreexperiencethis.mst.edu Robotics Solar House Formula SAE Mini Baja Solar Car Aero Vehicle