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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.

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Bridging the gap to graduate school: Spears gains research experience at REU over the summer

Before this summer, Nia Spears had never conducted research. Now, she says she feels prepared for graduate school, thanks to a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Nolan Park (right) presenting his research to Reginald Rogers

Photo Album: Mizzou Engineers at the Summer Research Forum

Each year, students from Mizzou and other colleges and universities spend the summer working on undergraduate research at Mizzou Engineering. Exploring research questions ranging from materials science to neuroscience, they examine how the world functions and how engineers can make it better.

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Mechanical Engineering seniors conclude semester with capstones

In the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, seniors work together in a semester-long capstone project to design, manufacture and test products. The experience gives students the hands-on preparation to be successful after graduation.

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Civil Engineering students complete capstone projects

Civil engineers’ education at Mizzou concludes with a capstone project during the final semester. These projects allow students to apply what they have learned in classes and work together to offer recommendations to real world challenges.

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Industrial Engineering students present at national conference

Industrial Engineering students and faculty traveled to New Orleans last month to present research projects at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) annual conference.

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Kuehnel receives prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Lucas Kuehnel, who will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, has received a 2023 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

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Mizzou Engineering students take honors at Show Me Research Week

Six engineering students took honors at Show Me Research Week on campus last week. Show Me Research Week, a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Bond Life Sciences Center, included poster presentations, guest lectures and special activities. More than 55 engineering students presented.

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Finding a passion for research

Emma McDougal was one of four Mizzou students to be named a Goldwater Scholar.

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Mizzou Engineering sets AIChE attendance record, students place in competitions

Mizzou Chemical Engineering students this month broke a regional record and earned honors at the 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Regional Student Conference.