Kummer Day
Annual celebration of June and Fred Kummer’s transformational gift to Missouri S&T.
We invite students, staff, faculty and the community to join us as we celebrate the lives and legacy of June and Fred Kummer at the third annual Kummer Day, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
Kummer I&E Fellow Presentations
Be sure to stop by the morning and afternoon sessions to hear from Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows as they present their research.
Luncheon
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and hear about the accomplishments of the past year. See how the gift has impacted the lives of students, the S&T campus and community. Registration is required.
Panel Presentation
The day will conclude with a panel presentation "What it takes to be an entrepreneur." Speakers will share how they utilized the entrepreneurial mindset to start or advance companies.
Schedule of Events
Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows morning presentations
10–11:30 a.m.
Carver-Turner and Missouri-Ozark Rooms, Havener Center
Hear from Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows as they share their research, made possible in part by June and Fred Kummer's gift.
Kummer Day Lunch
Noon-1:30 p.m.
St. Pat's Ballroom, Havener Center
Join us for a complimentary lunch celebrating the impact of the transformational gift from June and Fred Kummer. Chancellor Mo Dehghani will look back at the accomplishments of the past year, highlight a few of the goals and aspirations that will chart the course of the year ahead, and recognize the dedication of faculty and staff who are making the student experience at S&T as valuable as possible. You'll also hear directly from students about how the Kummer Vanguard Scholars and the Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows programs are helping them achieve academic success. Registration is required.
Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows afternoon presentations
1:45–3:15 p.m.
Carver-Turner and Missouri-Ozark Rooms, Havener Center
Join the afternoon presentations to hear from Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows as they share about the research opportunities they’ve been provided with because of the transformational gift from Fred and June Kummer.
"What it takes to be an entrepreneur" panel presentation
Sponsored by Kummer Student Programs and Career Opportunities and Employer Relations
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Carver-Turner Room, Havener Center
During the presentation, you'll hear from a variety of individuals who have utilized the entrepreneurial mindset to start or advance companies. This hour long panel presentation will include time for Q&A, and is required for students competing in the S&T Startup Challenge.
Moderator
Dr. Tim Faley, interim dean of the Kummer College
Speaker Panel
Dr. Hanqing Fang, associate professor of business and information technology
Dr. Steve Jung, chief technology officer of Mo-Sci and Missouri S&T graduate
Bob Lienhop, owner, president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, Strottman International, Inc.
Lisa Liou, owner, Product Innovation and Engineering, LLC
Dr. Pourya Shamsi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering