Dec. 5, 2023

Mizzou Racing and Mizzou Electric Racing drive at fall competitions

Faster than fast and classic Mizzou—Mizzou Racing secured third place with their combustion car in Kansas at the first Formula Wheat event, hosted by the Kansas State Formula SAE team Powercat Motorsports, earlier this fall.

Dec. 4, 2023

Community service proves life-changing for Mizzou Engineering STEM Scholars

Want to see engineering coursework come to life? Need a way to release stress and anxiety? Want to transform your life? Get involved in community service. That’s what a group of Mizzou Engineering students have learned as part of the STEM Scholars. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a holistic scholarship that includes not only academic support but also one-on-one mentoring and volunteer opportunities. STEM Scholars have packaged food at The Food Bank, picked up trash along the Missouri River and, this fall, painted the interior of a house for Habitat for Humanity.

Nov. 17, 2023

Industrial engineering team takes third place at machining competition

A team of industrial engineering students took third place at a Southeastern Conference competition that challenged them to make an engine that runs off compressed air. This was the first time Mizzou has participated in the Project MFG SEC Machining Competition, held Nov. 9 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Nov. 17, 2023

Students learn what it means to ‘live without limits’ at national Society of Women Engineers conference

Members of the Mizzou Society of Women Engineers Nine Mizzou Engineers traveled to Los Angeles in October to explore career paths, network with professionals and learn what it means to live without limits. Members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) attended WE23, the organization’s national conference, which attracted more than 20,000 attendees. “The theme of the year was ‘Live Without Limits,’ so we were inspired by stories of amazing women in engineering who have persevered through challenges to reach amazing heights,” said Rosalie Garzia, SWE president and a biological engineering student. “One of the main lessons of the…

Nov. 15, 2023

Team places second in National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency competition

A team from the University of Missouri Institute for Data Science and Informatics (IDSI) and Data Science and Analytics (DSA) program recently placed second in the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency’s Geo-Hack for Humanity.

Nov. 14, 2023

Once doubtful of his engineering abilities, Toler now soaring to the stars

As a freshman, Toler avoided engineering out of fear that it would be too difficult, but quickly discovered that what he was afraid was also what he enjoyed most.

Nov. 14, 2023

Passion for AI brings international student to Mizzou Engineering

For international student Ashwin Dhakal, the opportunities of AI symbolize the transformative experiences and personal growth he’s had at MU.

Nov. 10, 2023

Mizzou AIChE earns outstanding student chapter award at national conference

Mizzou AIChE, a local chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, was recently selected as an Outstanding Student Chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year. The award was conferred at the national Annual Student Conference earlier this month.

Nov. 8, 2023

Photo Album: TigerHacks 2023

Each November, engineering students host TigerHacks, Mizzou’s largest hackathon. This year's theme was Media. More than 255 students attended, creating 59 projects over the course of the weekend.

Nov. 8, 2023

Once skeptical about college, first-generation freshman carving own path

Lane Duncan Throughout high school, Lane Duncan was on the fence about whether to go to college. It wasn’t for lack of focus, rather Duncan is interested in a lot of areas. Music. Photography. Entrepreneurship. Gaming. “I actually wanted to try to become a musician,” said Duncan, who’s from Springfield, Missouri. “My dad was always pushing for college, but I didn’t think it was for me. But my dad had also tried to be a musician and warned me not to put all my eggs in one basket.” It’s First Generation Student Week, and Duncan is one of about 25%…