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Enhance heatmap aerial image of a community

Nov. 9, 2026

Using AI to understand community health from above

Mizzou Engineering researchers have developed an AI model that combines satellite imagery with geospatial information to predict community-level health outcomes.

Aerial view of flooding in Missouri

Nov. 9, 2026

Helping communities better prepare for flooding

A $2.1 million grant will enable Mizzou researchers to give communities better information for making emergency response and flood adaptation decisions.

Group photo of John Cruise, Allyson Prewett, William “Bill” Vickroy, Emmett Lodree, Nichole Alfonsi, Kristin Murray, Jim Noble, Dan Abney, Daniel Krupp, Wade Foster, Danielle Goold and John Tierney

Nov. 1, 2026

Eleven alumni inducted into ISE Hall of Fame

Inductees’ exceptional careers demonstrate the versatility, leadership and problem-solving that define industrial and systems engineering

ProxiPatch team accepts an oversized check from Hawthorn Bank banker Mike Moran.

Oct. 28, 2026

Engineers advance to 2026 Entrepreneur Quest finals

The Mizzou Engineering teams are competing against eight other groups from across campus for part of a $30,000 prize pool.

Henry Wan

Oct. 26, 2026

Why do some people spread the flu while others avoid infection? Mizzou researchers investigate

Backed by a $19 million NIH P01 grant, Mizzou scientists are studying how influenza spreads, with the goal of developing better ways to prevent infections.

Jack Cheng

Oct. 26, 2026

Improving scientists’ view of complex biological molecules

A Mizzou Engineering researcher’s NIH-funded project aspires to improve understanding of disease-causing mutations and accelerate drug discovery.

Prasad Calyam

Oct. 25, 2026

Mizzou expert shares tips to spot AI-powered scams

As artificial intelligence makes online scams more convincing, a University of Missouri cybersecurity expert explains how people can protect their personal information.

Jianlin Cheng speaks into a microphone at a podium with an audience seated in front.

Oct. 21, 2026

Breaking down silos to solve complex problems

For five years, NextGen Precision Health has been home to a growing interdisciplinary community of researchers collaborating on big challenges.

Exterior of NextGen building

Oct. 18, 2026

NextGen, designed to transform the future of health

See how Mizzou scientists are turning discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.

Chuck Beitel and Kara Chmielewski pose with Truman the Tiger

Oct. 15, 2026

Mizzou Engineering alumni invest in the next generation

Chuck Beitel and Kara Chmielewski’s generous gift will support the Shared Instrumentation Suite and hands-on learning in the Energy Innovation Center