2025 in Photos

A year at S&T, captured by our staff photographers

By Missouri S&T

January 2^nd, 2026

2025 in Photos

From fleeting moments to defining milestones, these pictures capture the spirit of Missouri S&T — curiosity in the classroom, determination in the lab, pride on the field and the beauty found in between. Curated by our staff photographers, this collection reflects a year of discovery, resilience and community.

Robin perched on a branch covered in ice and red berries. — A robin sits in the bushes outside McNutt Hall. Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T

Tree covered in ice. — Ice forms on a tree during the first snow storm of January 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

A man holding an orange snow shovel while snow falls around him. — A facilities employee clears snow during the first storm of January 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Snow covered tree branches outside building. — Snow falls outside of Toomey Hall during the first snow storm of January 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Snow covered St. Patrick statue outdoors. — Snow falls on the statue of St. Patrick outside Toomey Hall during the first snow storm of January 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Researcher in lab coat and gloves working inside a vacuum chamber. — Photographed through a secondary, interior chamber with a polished metal surface, Emmanuel Kofi Asuako Wie-Addo connects thermocouples to measure electrical potential as a function of temperature inside the vacuum chamber. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Person in lab coat and protective eyewear working with equipment illuminated by green light. — Lev Suliandziga, a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering, works in a Missouri S&T hydrogels laboratory. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Researcher at microscope. — In honor of her work and contributions to the field, a dinoflagellate cyst microfossil was named after Dr. Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Student sits on stool in front of electrical engineering equipment on shelves in storage room. — Cody Goins, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering, is photographed in a storage room at the EMC Laboratory. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Graduate student in EMC lab. — A graduate student works with new testing technology in Missouri S&T's EMC laboratory. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Person in military uniform and hard hat with headlamp squats in a dark mine shaft, reflected in a pool of water. — Jacob Ewing is a senior in engineering management with an emphasis and minor in explosives engineering and leads the cadets in S&T’s Army ROTC Stonehenge Battalion. Jacob is from Neosho, Missouri. Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T

Person in lab with green lighting. — Fateme Fayyazbakhsh examines freshly printed hydrogels through tinted safety glasses that block the intense green light. Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T

Person in pink athletic wear stands in a room lined with blue, spiky acoustic foam. — Adriana Bosch, member of the Gold Miners dance team and an electrical engineering student, poses inside an anechoic chamber at S&T's EMC Laboratory. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Swimmer underwater blowing bubble rings. — A swimmer goes underwater and blows bubble rings as teammates cool down after a meet against Rockhurst. Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T

Swimmer in pool. — A swimmer competes in the backstroke. Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T

Swimmer on edge of pool during competition. — Oskar Fridsell looks up to see his relay team's record time. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

A swimmer dives into a pool, creating a splash. Other swimmers and coaches stand by the pool in the background. — S&T's 400-yard freestyle relay team sets a new pool record against Rockhurst. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Basketball game. — Fans raise their hands for a three point attempt during "whiteout night." Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Basketball player. — Lovell Williams reacts with teammates after defeating William Jewell. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Person playing violin with motion blur against a dark background. — Violinist Joshua Bell performs at Leach Theatre on February 4, 2025, in the university's Remmers Special Artist/Lecturer Series. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Auditorium view of a violinist and pianist performing on stage. Rows of empty red seats fill the foreground, stage with geometric backdrop in the distance. — Violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Peter Dugan rehearse at Leach Theatre on February 4, 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

People standing at a career fair in a gymnasium. A Nucor banner is on the left, and a person in a kilt is on the right. — Students talk to recruiters at the spring career fair. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Students walking through glass walkways in Toomey Hall. — Students walk through the hallways of Toomey Hall. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Ballerina. — Students from the ballet and dance club perform "Tangled" at Leach Theatre. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Coach and basketball players in locker room cheering after winning a game. — Coach Bill Walker, surrounded by the men's basketball team, celebrates a big win in the locker room. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Basketball players. — Norah Gum, center, fights for a rebound. Gum played with Division II U.S. National team in Brazil during the summer of 2025. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T

Dr. Aaron Priester, a materials science engineer, researcher and S&T alumnus, is working with others to design treatments to neutralize the harm of secondary traumatic brain injury and reduce neurodegeneration. Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T