305 McNutt 1400 N. Bishop Rolla, MO 65409 573-341-4193 573-341-4192 (fax)
Mission
The mission of the Energy Research & Development Center is to educate students in energy topics to solve problems of society and to deliver solutions for energy-related issues, by forming collaborative relationships with industry and government, for the benefit of the university, the state of Missouri and the nation.
Energy Facts
The U.S. spends over $500 billion dollars annually on energy.
Oil imports account for 55% of the total U.S. consumption, up from 42% in 1990.
Energy demand is projected to rise by over 30% by 2020, much faster than the projected increase in domestic energy production.
The shortfall between energy demand and domestic production is projected to increase nearly 50% by 2020.
Idaho Energy Expert Named Laufer Chair
Dr. Joseph D. Smith, manager of advanced process and decision systems for Idaho National Laboratory, has been named the first Laufer Chair of Energy at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will be joining the S&T faculty on July 1.
Missouri University of Science and Technology, a national leader in energy research and education, will soon strengthen that emphasis thanks to a $3.4 million gift from a retired oil and natural gas executive and graduate of the university.