Outreach and Engagement

Jan. 6, 2022

EECS Industrial Advisory Board holds virtual meeting

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Industrial Advisory Board received an update on the department in a virtual meeting, held on Dec. 7.

Bill Butlar in asphalt lab

Dec. 14, 2021

Buttlar furthers work to add plastic wastes to asphalt mixtures

Mizzou Engineering’s Bill Buttlar and partners from Dow are looking at ways to incorporate plastic waste streams into asphalt mixtures.

Portrait of Sarah Orton

Nov. 19, 2021

Orton focuses on STEM outreach efforts to inspire next generation

Sarah Orton, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is helping promote STEM education across Missouri.

AI predictions of trees.

Nov. 18, 2021

Team develops method to automatically detect, identify trees

Mizzou Engineering students are developing innovative methods and software to automatically detect and identify tree species

Metro line in India

Nov. 18, 2021

Fulbright Award paves way for study of construction practices in India

A Mizzou Engineer has received a Fulbright award to study ways to improve construction practices in India — work that could impact the country’s economy.

ZOUPEAC officers

Nov. 17, 2021

ZOUPEAC looks to build construction management professionals

A new organization will bring together students interested in pursuing careers in construction management and in becoming a licensed professional engineer. The Mizzou Professional Engineers And Construction (ZOUPEAC) held its chartering ceremony on Monday, Nov. 15.

Book cover

Nov. 11, 2021

Sustainability starts at the local level, new book shows

Mizzou Assistant Professor Damon Hall co-authored a book looking at sustainability issues from the vantage point of landowners and other stakeholders along the Yellowstone River.

road stripe

Nov. 11, 2021

Mizzou Engineers study markings states use to direct drivers through work zones

Mizzou Engineers have wrapped up a comprehensive review of the materials states use to temporarily direct drivers through highway work zones and the various methods they rely on to remove those markings.

Nov. 10, 2021

CEE alumni mentor students

CEE students interested in construction management met with Mizzou alumni construction professionals to learn more about the industry. The Civil Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni held its first Student Mentoring Session on Monday, Nov. 8 at Mizzou Engineering. “This is the inaugural mentoring event for civil and environmental engineering (CEE) led by our academy of distinguished alumni (CEADA),” Department Chair Praveen Edara said. “We want to make this event a regular occurrence so our students can interact with and learn from highly successful professionals.” Students heard from accomplished Mizzou alumni now working in various civil engineering fields. After a general…

SWE and Girl Scouts

Nov. 9, 2021

Mizzou Engineering’s Society of Women Engineers hosts STEM event for local Girl Scouts

Thanks to Mizzou Engineering’s Society of Women Engineers, local Girl Scout troops got the chance to learn about what it means to be an engineer.