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Directors appointed to lead new IT program labs
Mizzou Engineering has created two new labs within the Information Technology Program designed to give students additional hands-on research opportunities.
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Team develops new method to detect cardiovascular dysfunctions
A Mizzou research team has developed a way to better identify cardiovascular dysfunctions through non-invasive sensors that translate signals from the body into information physicians can use to inform treatment decisions.
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Sustainability starts at the local level, new book shows
Mizzou Assistant Professor Damon Hall co-authored a book looking at sustainability issues from the vantage point of landowners and other stakeholders along the Yellowstone River.
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Mizzou Engineers study markings states use to direct drivers through work zones
Mizzou Engineers have wrapped up a comprehensive review of the materials states use to temporarily direct drivers through highway work zones and the various methods they rely on to remove those markings.
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When to replace cutting tools: Mizzou Engineer’s model will help manufacturers optimize process
A Mizzou Engineer has devised a model to help inform those decisions and optimize manufacturing processes.
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Creating an artificial material that can sense, adapt to its environment
Researchers have developed a metamaterial that can respond to its environment, independently make a decision, and perform an action not directed by a human being.
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Mizzou Engineer studies trail bridges as part of E4C Fellowship
Abdul Rashid Mussah investigated the effectiveness of trail bridges as part of a fellowship with Engineering 4 Change.
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Chemical Engineer using metamaterials to harvest terahertz energy
A Mizzou Engineer is working on a way to harvest this terahertz energy using three-dimensional metamaterials
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Mizzou Engineers to present at IEEE Blockchain Conference
A Mizzou Engineering team has developed a secure Blockchain platform that insurance companies could use to streamline claims processing.
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Engineering team develops system to segment, track cells from images
A Mizzou Engineering team won a Best Paper Award at an international workshop for work around detecting and tracking cells in microscopy videos.