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.

  • Spring Semester
  • Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Intellectual Property Workshop: Taking Charge of Your Intellectual Property

Thursday, February 20, 12:30-2pm - Toomey Hall 140 NOW VIRTUAL!

Join with link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/94184057356?pwd=sGaEwUZ7WXjStFnsPGqsznOtwvR3rW.1

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

February 25/27, March 13, April 28, and May 7

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

Friday, March 21, 2-4pm - Butler-Carlton Hall 313

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

Fall Semester

Three Minute Thesis competition

Competition Finale: Thursday, November 7th, 2024; in-person AND on Zoom. Registration now open. Visit our 3MT site for detailed information and registration.  

Graduate Policy Grounding: Refresher

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 2-4pm, Toomey Hall 140

Pre-register at https://forms.gle/NVDx18zuqeNmVMPv9

Whether you're a new student or need a refresher, join us for this informative session designed to pave the way for your success as a graduate student! This is designed to provide you with essential information about our university's policies, academic advising, procedures, and resources that directly impact your graduate experience. Snacks will be provided; stick around for our graduate trivia and win a prize!

Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop

Friday, October 11, 2024, 2-4pm, McNutt 234

Pre-register at https://forms.gle/ye5SWBgdZcyTE4Kh9

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.

Spooky Fall Festival

Friday, October 25, 2024, 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! 

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