Mizzou Engineering welcomes industry partners to engage with students and faculty through meaningful, hands-on experiences that bridge the classroom and the workplace. These opportunities create direct pipelines to future talent, foster innovation and deepen relationships between the college and the engineering community.

Professor for a Day

Step into the classroom and share your knowledge by guest lecturing on a technical topic aligned with course content. As “Professor for a Day,” you’ll collaborate with a faculty member to deliver a tailored presentation that complements the curriculum and enhances student learning.

In addition to technical content, guest speakers are encouraged to share their personal career journey, provide insight into roles within their organization and highlight pathways into the industry. This gives students a clearer understanding of the skills and experiences that lead to success in engineering fields—and how they can prepare to pursue similar opportunities.

This unique engagement builds brand awareness, supports workforce development, and strengthens ties between your organization and the university community.

Industry Site Visits

Host Mizzou Engineering students at your facility and provide a firsthand look at engineering in action. Site visits allow students to explore real-world applications of their classroom knowledge, understand workplace culture, and gain exposure to industry tools, technologies, and processes.

For companies, these visits are a powerful way to build early connections with emerging talent, highlight career paths within your organization, and spark student interest in your industry. Visits can include facility tours, employee panels, technical demonstrations, or networking sessions with engineers and hiring teams.

Site visits not only deepen student understanding of engineering practice—they also position your company as an engaged and forward-thinking employer.