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Praveen Edara named interim dean of College of Engineering

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Latha Ramchand has announced Praveen Edara, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as interim dean for the College of Engineering, effective Sept. 18.  

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Mizzou Engineering welcomes new faculty

Bio-inspired materials, sustainable energy, autonomic computing and advanced manufacturing are just a few of the areas of expertise new faculty members are bringing to Mizzou Engineering.

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Bridging the gap to graduate school: Spears gains research experience at REU over the summer

Before this summer, Nia Spears had never conducted research. Now, she says she feels prepared for graduate school, thanks to a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Post-doctoral fellowship program provides transition to academia

Roberto Nunez is using the power of mathematics to ignite advancements in mechanical engineering this year as part of a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Mizzou. Roberto Nunez Preparing Future Faculty for Inclusive Excellence (PFFIE) is a selective program designed to help recent Ph.D. graduates transition to full-time faculty positions.

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Engineers find careers, internships at fall 2023 career fair

Nearly 700 representatives from 235 companies brought internship and career opportunities to more than 1,400 students at the Fall Mizzou Engineering Career Fair. We spoke to nine students about what they were looking for at the fair this year and why others should attend in the future.

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Drivers, start your monitors: Inside the virtual world of the ZouSim Lab

Carlos Sun and his team have developed innovative vehicle technology becoming leaders in transportation.

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Mizzou Engineering teams up with CAFNR to secure state’s first autonomous tractor

After more than a year of waiting, researchers at the University of Missouri welcome the arrival of one of the nation’s first-of-its-kind electric, autonomous tractors.

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Mizzou Engineer gains experience working on Mizzou supercomputer

Ethan Koen, an MU senior majoring in information technology, gained real-world experience working on one of the largest supercomputers in the Midwest.

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Mizzou Engineering Student Council creates opportunities for engineering students to grow leadership skills

At Mizzou Engineering, students engage in leadership practice and community building to gain real-world experience and become well-rounded professionals. Mizzou Engineering Student Council (MESC) works year-round to create these opportunities for engineers and to make students’ voices heard.

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Mizzou Engineering’s Jim Keller invited to give talk at John von Neumann conference

Mizzou Engineering’s Jim Keller has been invited to give a distinguished talk at an international conference celebrating the contributions of John von Neumann, considered one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.