Student Success

Ashlyn Ohlms, Nique Fajors and Diego Ochoa

June 9, 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.

Torq’n Tigers A-Team members

June 5, 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.

Lafferre entrance

May 26, 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.

Mechanical engineering students Andrew Kabrick, Noah McMullen, Jacob Lakenburger, Ben Higgins, Jack Knop and Trevor Blanken.

May 19, 2026

A smarter way to lift heavy loads

Mechanical engineering students designed an elevator to move firewood and other heavy loads from ground level to deck height safely and easily.

Information technology students Sam Herrmann, Andy Cross, Quincy Crawford and Tyler LePlant.

May 19, 2026

Connecting in virtual spaces without tech barriers

Information technology students removed hardware and platform limitations to enable VR and desktop users to socialize together in a virtual environment.

Industrial engineering students Dylan Kracht, Ryan Dodson, Thomas Willerth and Abbosjon Abdullaev.

May 19, 2026

Using AR to save time and money

Industrial engineering students developed an augmented reality module to save Unilever time and money during onboarding.

Industrial engineering students Louis Dell’Orco, Luke Voelker and Noah Voss.

May 19, 2026

Predicting patient no-shows and improving care

Industrial engineering students applied analytics and systems thinking to help MU Health Care optimize providers’ clinic time and deliver better care.

Computer science students Sophie Blick, Rohitha Sresta Ganji, Ming Lin, Nolan Park, Pari Patel and Andrew Klusmeyer

May 19, 2026

User-friendly bot detection

Computer science students developed a system to accurately detect bot behavior without any interruption to the user experience.

Civil engineering students Emily Van Dover, Macie McPheeters, Clare Tyson, Korey Long and Nick La Chance..

May 19, 2026

Planning a cost-effective renovation to support active research

Civil engineering students built an integrated plan to renovate a medical research building that emphasized safety cost efficiency.

Chemical engineering students Sarah Fox, Haylii Sondrol, Chloe Langendorf and TJ Slazyk

May 18, 2026

Converting agricultural waste into renewable energy

Chemical engineering students tackle renewable energy production through anaerobic digestion of cow manure.