Discover news about Mizzou’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
May 10, 2026
Mizzou Engineers embark on the next stage of their journeys
Members of the class of 2026 have put in the hours, done the work and demonstrated they have what it takes to build a more resilient world
May 7, 2026
Mechanical engineering grad grew through research
Katelynn Marquez overcame challenges and doubts during her academic journey to become a confident self-starter, problem solver and proud Mizzou Engineer.
April 21, 2026
PhD student receives competitive SMART scholarship
Daniel Hough will receive full tuition, an annual stipend, internship and mentoring through Pentagon program that aims to grow a STEM workforce.
April 14, 2026
Cross-campus collaboration leads to materials breakthrough
Mizzou researchers have introduced a novel bioadhesive material platform that will enable next-generation devices with shape memory behavior.
April 12, 2026
Hashemi, Kannan inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows
Election is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top 2% of engineers in these fields.
April 9, 2026
Prorok named chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Prorok currently serves as program chair for materials engineering at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. He will join Mizzou Engineering July 1.
April 8, 2026
Practical knowledge to drive real-world solutions
At Mizzou, graduate and professional students find support and community on the path to their degrees
March 12, 2026
Alkemeyer receives MUEAO Citation of Merit
William J. Alkemeyer was honored with the Citation of Merit for his service to Mizzou Engineering and the engineering profession March 12.
March 12, 2026
Rowson honored with Bud Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award
Amber Rowson is an engineering, quality assurance, program management and auditing professional with extensive leadership on safety-critical systems and vehicles.
March 11, 2026
Three researchers receive awards, named professorships
Yue Jin, Matt Maschmann and Matthias Young are recognized for their innovation, leadership and commitment to Mizzou Engineering and the engineering community.