Nov. 28, 2023
Mizzou faculty discuss road projects during MSPE Fall PDH Days
Two civil engineering faculty members joined industry professionals and state agencies for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Fall PDH Days in October.
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
Mizzou Engineer developing system to combat cybersickness experienced by soldiers using XR goggles
In theory, augmented and virtual reality are ideal tools to train soldiers for battle in safe, controlled settings. In reality, these extended reality (XR) goggles are causing all sorts of problems — headaches, nausea, eye strain and other forms of so-called cybersickness.
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. 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. 10, 2023
Algae-based manufacturing system uses CO2 to create eco-friendly plastic
Biodegradable plastics made from sustainable sources and CO2 are one step closer to reality thanks, in part, to a Mizzou Engineer’s expertise in bioprocesses and bioproducts.
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%…