![Chanwoo Park is devising a new type of cooling system that promises to dramatically reduce energy demands on data centers.](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072524_ChanwooPark-940x627-1.jpg)
A cool solution
Mizzou researcher Chanwoo Park is designing a next-generation cooling system to help data centers become more energy efficient.
![Student working with technology at one of Mizzou Engineering's NSF REUs](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0417.jpg)
Mizzou Engineering hosts four NSF REU sites in critical research areas
Mizzou Engineering empowers students to explore the world through leading-edge research and provides the necessary tools and guidance. This summer, students from across the U.S. have traveled to campus to take part in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites (NSF REUs) and gain access to those tools while working with our world-class faculty.
![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](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mizzouinnovationartwork-feature.png)
The patent puzzle
Mizzou researchers work with the Office of Technology Advancement to protect and promote their discoveries.
![Jordyn Lodes internship at Essex Industries](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUmmer-2024-Intern-Feature-Feature-Images-2-Lodes.png)
Doing meaningful work: Lodes conducts internship at Essex Industries
This summer, Jordyn Lodes, a senior mechanical engineering student, is conducting an internship at Essex Industries in Maplewood, MO. We asked her a few questions about the experience.
![Torq'N Tigers](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tnt-awards.jpg)
Mizzou tractor pulling team earns honors at international competition
Mizzou’s Torq’N Tigers Quarter-Scale Tractor Pulling Team continued its strong performance at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) International Student Design Competition last month. Both the A-Team and X-Team took home multiple awards at the event.
![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.](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/062024_SMM_ENG-3D-Printing-SEO-0087-940x627-1.jpg)
No assembly required
Innovative 3D printing method developed by Mizzou Engineering doctoral student streamlines multi-materials manufacturing.
![Allison Bivens, Alexandra Gillund, Bhushan Sreekrishnavilas and Anhyun Lee](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hesbergh.png)
Three engineers receive Hesburgh Scholarship
Given to one undergraduate student from each class, the scholarship underscores the vital role of general education courses, which ensure that graduates leave Mizzou not only ready to excel in their respective fields but also with a rich, well-rounded foundation of knowledge.
![SUmmer 2024 Intern Feature Feature Images-2-Deloney](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SUmmer-2024-Intern-Feature-Feature-Images-2-Deloney.png)
Always learning: Deloney conducts internship at J-Squared Engineering
Ryan Deloney, a senior in mechanical engineering, is conducting an internship with J-Squared Engineering this summer. We asked him a few questions about the experience.
![mechanical engineering capstone group](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1344.jpg)
Mizzou mechanical engineering students create new sports safety equipment material for senior capstone project
One group of mechanical engineering students were motivated by a fatal accident in a high school baseball game to develop a new material with the potential to save lives.
![Left to right: Jayden Francois, Alyssa Fritz, Asher Ferguson, Tanner Smith, Laine Cibulskis, Jackson Bailey, Aubrey Pipkins, Josh Donaldson, Ansa Sunil, Corey Valleroy and Randi Noel](https://engineering.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050624AAD-1024x683.jpg)
2024 Award for Academic Distinction recipients announced
The University of Missouri recently announced 12 recipients of the 2024 Award for Academic Distinction. It is one of the highest honors MU offers based on academic distinction alone. Two engineering students were among the honorees.