2026 Mizzou Engineering Research Day
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Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in any part of the 2026 Engineering Research Day. Your participation helped make the event a meaningful and engaging experience for our entire community.
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2026 Research Day Highlights
Students, faculty and guest speakers engaged one another on the topics of high-impact engineering research, mentoring and student innovation during Mizzou Engineering Research Day April 16 in Lafferre Hall. Learn more about the day.
Faculty Lightning Talks
Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9-10 a.m. | Plenary and Breakfast: Building large and impactful research programs Featuring: Dr. Anthony Caruso Curators’ Distinguished Professor and Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, School of Science and Engineering, UMKC Dr. Joshua S. Yuan Chair, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University Open to all faculty and students |
| 10-11:15 a.m. | Faculty Lightning Talks (8-minute demos and faculty discussion) Open to all faculty and students |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mentoring Workshop and Lunch (panel and faculty discussion) Closed session for faculty only |
| 4-6 p.m. | Competitive Student Posters and Exhibits (hallways adjacent to Ketcham Auditorium) Open to all faculty and students |
| 6-6:30 p.m. | Awards and Snacks Open to all faculty and students |