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Aug. 5, 2026
Mechanical and aerospace engineer accelerates his education
Jakob White is studying what happens when the rubber meets the road in his summer co-op with Bridgestone.
July 22, 2026
Mizzou-led team selected for U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission
A University of Missouri-led research team has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery.
July 22, 2026
Mechanical engineering major follows curiosity into medical device space
Ashlyn Ohlms credits her Mizzou Engineering experience in and outside the classroom — as well her parents — for preparing her for her summer internship.
July 13, 2026
Mechanical engineering major eagerly accepts the challenge
Christian Boyles is leveraging the knowledge and skills he has acquired at Mizzou Engineering for his summer internship with Tesla.
July 12, 2026
Engineering cells like we engineer machines
Roseanna N. Zia studies how ribosomes transform matter into life and how that capability can build the next generation of life-saving medicines, materials and biodefense technology.
June 24, 2026
Engineering the realities of the future
Five new engineering degree programs will prepare students for the next generation of innovation in aerospace, artificial intelligence, construction management and materials science.
June 15, 2026
Mechanical engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award
Yue Jin will study the physics that underpin the safety and efficiency of next-generation power plants, data centers and high-power electronics.
June 8, 2026
‘Instead of waiting for opportunities, take the initiative’
Mechanical engineering undergrads Diego Ochoa and Ashlyn Ohlms won the Entrepreneurship Alliance competition with a medical device born of insight, ambition and collaboration.
June 4, 2026
Torq’N Tigers dominate international tractor competition
Mizzou took first in performance, durability and 1,100-pound low-hook pull and fifth overall in the ASABE International Quarter Scale Tractor Student Design Competition.
May 25, 2026
Mizzou Engineering Spring 2026 capstone projects
Mizzou Engineers helped predict no-shows to medical appointments, detected bot behavior, used augmented reality to aid during onboarding and more through senior capstone projects.