Hatching high-growth ventures
Faculty at leading research, land-grant institutions like the University of Missouri juggle many roles. They teach and mentor students, write grants, conduct research, publish their work and engage the public.
Construction Management Leadership Institute helps professionals hone skills
Just a few years after graduating from Mizzou Engineering, Joe Modica is already climbing the leadership ladder, now serving as an assistant project manager at Nabholz Corporation. So when he saw an opportunity to expand upon his engineering and leadership skills at Mizzou, he seized the opportunity. Now, Modica is one of 36 professionals who successfully completed the inaugural Construction Management Leadership Institute, a three-day intensive training for civil engineers and construction professionals.
Mizzou Engineers connect with employers, find careers and internships at spring career fair
Over 870 students spoke with 470 employer representatives at the Mizzou Engineering Spring 2024 Career Fair. Engineers in all stages in their professional journey, whether they were looking to explore career options or to land interviews for summer internships and post-graduation jobs, converged at Mizzou Recreation Complex. Students at the career fair shared why they attended and described their dream career in engineering. Hear from ten of them.
Engineering students collaborate with MU Health Care on 3D printing project
Mizzou Engineering students are 3D printing small models of a new MU Health Care facility that will be the centerpiece of a community event later this month.
IT students develop motion graphics for local non-profits, organizations
An image from a short video clip produced by students in Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Design I. Mizzou Engineering's Information Technology students continue to engage in valuable opportunities that allow them to apply technical expertise to real-world projects. Each year, Chip Gubera connects students in his Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Design I class…
Community service proves life-changing for Mizzou Engineering STEM Scholars
Want to see engineering coursework come to life? Need a way to release stress and anxiety? Want to transform your life? Get involved in community service. That’s what a group of Mizzou Engineering students have learned as part of the STEM Scholars. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a holistic scholarship that includes not only academic support but also one-on-one mentoring and volunteer opportunities. STEM Scholars have packaged food at The Food Bank, picked up trash along the Missouri River and, this fall, painted the interior of a house for Habitat for Humanity.
Mizzou faculty discuss road projects during MSPE Fall PDH Days
Two civil engineering faculty members joined industry professionals and state agencies for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Fall PDH Days in October.
University of Missouri establishes Missouri Work Zone Safety Center of Excellence
As the State of Missouri embarks on the expansion of Interstate 70, the vital east-west transportation corridor connecting St. Louis and Kansas City, researchers at the University of Missouri are preparing to leverage the institution’s 30-plus years of proven expertise in highway work zone safety research to help keep drivers and workers safe during the estimated five-to-seven-year project.
Mizzou Engineers highlight projects during Missouri transportation summit
Mizzou Engineers joined state leaders to discuss ongoing transportation projects, infrastructure needs and related research during the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Transportation Future Summit in Columbia last week.
Explore internships, co-ops, job opportunities at Fall 2023 Mizzou Engineering Career Fair
Whether you’re a senior graduating in May or a freshman just starting college, it’s not too early to start thinking about the Mizzou Engineering Fall 2023 Career Fair.