High Impact Research, Scholarship and Creative Works

Patenting an invention can be puzzling and complex. It requires both legal and technical expertise, in-depth research to ensure novelty and strategic decisions about where and when to file. Art by Grace Radke

July 16, 2024

The patent puzzle

Mizzou researchers work with the Office of Technology Advancement to protect and promote their discoveries.

Top: Kevin Brown, Prasad Calyam, Jianlin (Jack) Cheng, J. Scott Christianson and Dennis Crouch Bottom: Noah Glaser, Jared Schroeder, Sharan Srinivas, Dong Xu and Jianfeng Zhou

July 16, 2024

Reporting on AI? Mizzou has the experts you need.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as the frontier of technological revolution — poised to reshape every facet of our lives. As leaders in AI research, The University of Missouri is happy to connect you with the right expert.

Marissa Moore in Clean Room for REU

July 9, 2024

A variety of experiences: Moore spends summer conducting research

Marissa Moore, a senior chemical engineering student, is participating in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. We asked her a few questions about the experience.

Cybersecurity; Source: Adobe Stock

July 9, 2024

Hackers beware: Research shows AI can assist with cybersecurity

A Mizzou researcher and collaborators found that leading chatbots can pass certified ethical hacking exams.

Natural seep bubbles

July 9, 2024

Bubbling with curiosity: Mizzou engineer investigates oceanic phenomenon

Binbin Wang has spent years researching hydrocarbons in the Gulf of Mexico and discovering how natural seeps in the ocean floor affect the environment. He is now working on a long-term research project using a National Science Foundation research vessel. 

Doctoral student Bujingda Zheng uses a 3D printing and laser process to manufacture multi-material, multi-layered sensors, circuit boards and textiles with electronic components.

June 21, 2024

No assembly required

Innovative 3D printing method developed by Mizzou Engineering doctoral student streamlines multi-materials manufacturing.

June 7, 2024

Missouri Water Center receives more than $700,000 in EPA seed grant funding

Cross-disciplinary researchers to look at water quality, quantity issues through eight research and education projects at the Missouri Water Center.

Baolin Deng in lab

June 6, 2024

Helping safeguard a new reservoir in north central Missouri

Researchers at the Missouri Water Center have been awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for sustainable water management. They’ll use the funds to ensure that the water remains safe as the basin fills.

May 30, 2024

Ask a Mizzou expert: Why do potholes form on roads?

As the nation’s drivers zig and zag to try to avoid potholes, University of Missouri expert Punya Rath explains the science behind these street craters. A member of the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab (MAPIL), Rath specializes in researching asphalt materials.

Left to right, alumnus Jesse Kremenak, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '17, discusses business plans with Kremenak NanoTech product manager Matthew Burkhardt and research and development manager Chris Babayco at the MU Life Science Business Incubator. Photo by Abbie Lankitus

May 15, 2024

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.