Dec. 11, 2023
Prasanna receives UPE Academic Achievement Award
Shivika Prasanna, a Ph.D. student in computer science, has received a prestigious Academic Achievement Award from Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE).
Dec. 8, 2023
Expanding expertise, Michelle Atkinson earns degree in electrical engineering
Michelle Atkinson decided to become an engineer after beginning her career as a registered nurse. She saw how electricity and technology were affecting the nursing field, and decided to go back to school to continue learning and asking questions about how technology is impacting the world.
Dec. 8, 2023
Building connections, Trent Foster earns electrical and computer engineering degree
Trent Foster has always had a passion for tinkering with technology. After graduation, the electrical and computer engineering major will move to Kansas City to start work as a software developer for Garmin.
Nov. 15, 2023
Mizzou Engineer developing system to combat cybersickness experienced by soldiers using XR goggles
In theory, augmented and virtual reality are ideal tools to train soldiers for battle in safe, controlled settings. In reality, these extended reality (XR) goggles are causing all sorts of problems — headaches, nausea, eye strain and other forms of so-called cybersickness.
Nov. 15, 2023
Team places second in National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency competition
A team from the University of Missouri Institute for Data Science and Informatics (IDSI) and Data Science and Analytics (DSA) program recently placed second in the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency’s Geo-Hack for Humanity.
Nov. 14, 2023
Passion for AI brings international student to Mizzou Engineering
For international student Ashwin Dhakal, the opportunities of AI symbolize the transformative experiences and personal growth he’s had at MU.
Nov. 8, 2023
Photo Album: TigerHacks 2023
Each November, engineering students host TigerHacks, Mizzou’s largest hackathon. This year's theme was Media. More than 255 students attended, creating 59 projects over the course of the weekend.
Nov. 8, 2023
Once skeptical about college, first-generation freshman carving own path
Lane Duncan Throughout high school, Lane Duncan was on the fence about whether to go to college. It wasn’t for lack of focus, rather Duncan is interested in a lot of areas. Music. Photography. Entrepreneurship. Gaming. “I actually wanted to try to become a musician,” said Duncan, who’s from Springfield, Missouri. “My dad was always pushing for college, but I didn’t think it was for me. But my dad had also tried to be a musician and warned me not to put all my eggs in one basket.” It’s First Generation Student Week, and Duncan is one of about 25%…
Nov. 7, 2023
Three engineering students finalists in Mizzou entrepreneurship competition
This fall, three of the top 10 finalists of the Mizzou EntrepreneurQuest (EQ) Competition are engineering students. Their different areas of study and vastly different ideas showcase the infinite possibilities an engineering degree can open for students looking to change the world.
Nov. 6, 2023
Expanding understanding: computer science student shares benefits of undergraduate research
Miles Farmer came to Mizzou Engineering to take advantage of opportunities and tailor his degree to his long-term goals. Now, a sophomore computer science and math major, he’s already conducting undergraduate research and thinking about graduate school.