Annual Programs and Events

Graduate Education offers annual programming to help our students succeed during and beyond their time at Missouri S&T. Below, you'll find a curated list of events offered each fall and spring semester, providing invaluable opportunities for growth, networking, and skill development.

  • Fall Semester
  • Spring Semester

Fall Semester

'Three Minute Thesis' (3MT) Competition 2025

Info sessions start September 23-25. Registration deadline is October 1; register now!

Detailed information and registration can be found here

'Grad Talks: Lunch & Learn' Series

Date: TBD, Location: TBD

Join us for our new informational series designed to provide essential resources and insights into grad school. We’ll cover key topics such as navigating grad forms and academic milestones, prepping for graduation, and understanding university policies—helping you stay on track and succeed throughout your graduate journey.

Bring your lunch; we’ve got dessert covered!

Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop

Date: TBD, Location: TBD

Pre-register at: *Coming Soon*

Join us for an opportunity to learn about formatting your thesis or dissertation using the Word template. Bring your thesis/dissertation for personalized help with formatting! More information about formatting can be found here.

Doctoral Discovery Days 2025

Thursday, October 9 - Saturday, October 11, 2025

Recruiting event is designed to provide prospective graduate students with an inside look into the world of doctoral study at Missouri S&T, connect you with faculty and current students, and give you the chance to explore Rolla and the surrounding area. 

For more information, please visit: https://sites.mst.edu/dddays/

Spooky Fall Festival

Friday, October 24, 2025, 12-2pm, Outside near the Puck
Join Graduate Education and other departments on campus for this fall festival. There will be games, snacks, pumpkin-painting, and music! 

Spring Semester

Intellectual Property Workshop: Taking Charge of Your Intellectual Property

Date: TBD, Location: TBD

The intellectual property workshop is designed for graduate students to learn about their rights and responsibilities regarding intellectual property and copyright.

https://grad.mst.edu/events/intellectualproperty/.

'Grad Talks: Lunch & Learn' Series

Dates: TBD

Join us for our new informational series designed to provide essential resources and insights into grad school. We’ll cover key topics such as navigating grad forms and academic milestones, prepping for graduation, and understanding university policies—helping you stay on track and succeed throughout your graduate journey.

Bring your lunch; we’ve got dessert covered!

https://grad.mst.edu/events/gradtalkslunchlearnseries/

Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshops

Date: TBD, Location: TBD

There are many workshop opportunities to learn about formatting your thesis or dissertation. For more details regarding formatting your thesis or dissertation, please visit here. You will find guidelines and templates.  

https://grad.mst.edu/events/thesisanddissertationformattingworkshop/

Doctoral Discovery Weekend

Friday, March 14 - Sunday, March 16, 2025

Recruiting event is designed to provide prospective graduate students with an inside look into the world of doctoral study at Missouri S&T, connect you with faculty and current students, and give you the chance to explore Rolla and the surrounding area. 

For more information, please visit: https://sites.mst.edu/docdweekend/

Miners Solving for Tomorrow Research Conference (formerly Graduate Research Showcase)

Wednesday, April 2 - Friday, April 4

Miners Solving for Tomorrow Research Conference brings together graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their research through both oral and poster presentations. This event, formerly known as the Graduate Research Showcase, highlights student innovation and academic excellence. In partnership with the library, the conference is now a 3-day event and offers students an opportunity to present their work to a broader community.

Registration is now open! Learn more about the Miners Solving for Tomorrow Reseach Conference by visiting: https://libguides.mst.edu/mstrc/home.      

International Student Support Group

Student Well-Being hosts an International Student Support Group. Enjoy the support of other international students while sharing your experiences of living and studying abroad, build connections, manage stress, cope and thrive in a time of change and uncertainty. To join, email wellbeing@mst.edu or call (573)-341-4211.

Discovery to Commercialization (D2C)

Join us for a seminar series on Discovery to Commercialization "Brown bag" lunch seminar series. Dates and times TBD

Organizer: Timothy L. Faley, PhD, MBA, Assoc. Vice Chancellor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, Missouri University of Science and Technology

900 Innovation Drive, Suite 145, Rolla, MO 65401. Email: TFaley@mst.edu. Phone: 573-341-6725

Past Events

Recorded Workshops and Resources

Title Speaker Length Date Format
How to Write an Abstract Lea Hickerson 9:28 2020 Zoom Video
How to Write an Acknowledgement Lea Hickerson 4:34 2021 Google Slides.webm
Citing with IEEE Lea Hickerson 4:37   Google Slides.webm
Citing with APA Lea Hickerson 4:36   Google Slides.webm
Writing an Effective Syllabus CAFE 19 slides   Google Slides
Grad Student Pandemic Resiliency: Wellbeing/Self-Care   12 slides   Powerpoint
Writing an Acknowledgement and Abstract Workshop Lea Hickerson 38:56 10/2023 Zoom Video
Graduate Support Mini-Conference and Workshop    10:24:17 7/17/24 -7/18/24 YouTube Video