Mizzou Engineering team using explainable machine learning to combat cybersickness

Nausea, headaches, dizziness. Just as motion sickness can ruin an otherwise pleasant road trip, cybersickness can make virtual reality unbearable for some users. That’s a problem as even the federal government has prioritized spending to incorporate immersive technology in educational, medical and commercial settings. In hopes of mitigating the effects of cybersickness, a Mizzou Engineering…

Building a better bulb: New faculty member brings NSF-funded research to Mizzou

Assistant Professor Peifen Zhu is on a quest to build a better light bulb, and now, she’s looking for Mizzou Engineering students who want to help. Zhu is a new faculty member in electrical engineering and computer science. She brings to Mizzou research around development of safer, more energy efficient lights, work that is supported…

Engineering team evaluates evacuation in event of earthquake near St. Louis

While minor earthquakes along the New Madrid Fault occur regularly without incident, there’s a small chance another large quake could rattle Missouri and surrounding states. That’s why Mizzou Engineering has teamed up with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to begin to understand how residents in St. Louis could best evacuate the area. Praveen Edara,…

Mizzou Engineering welcomes STEM Scholars at meet and greet event

Mizzou Engineering has welcomed 12 aspiring civil engineers whose passion for the field helped earn them Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). At a Meet and Greet event Thursday, Aug. 25, the incoming class of STEM Scholars had the opportunity to hear from…

Getting Involved: Mizzou Engineering Student Council Hosts BBQ for New Students and Student Organizations

This year’s New Student BBQ at Peace Park attracted a large crowd, thanks to the work of the Mizzou Engineering Student Council (MESC).

Civil Engineering research looks at concrete under sustained loads

For the most part, buildings held up with reinforced concrete columns have the capacity to withstand the test of time. In a few cases, however, construction errors, material deterioration and misuse can lead to overloading, and at some point, that overloading can cause buildings to collapse. Sarah Orton, an associate professor of civil engineering, has…

Sanders Internship at Black & Veatch Provides Invaluable Experience

Internships open students' eyes to employment possibilities post-graduation. Luke Sanders, a junior in mechanical and aerospace engineering, conducted a summer internship with Black & Veatch.

Gubera honored with MU Connect Champions Award

Christopher “Chip” Gubera, associate professional practice professor and director of undergraduate studies in the IT Program, has been selected to receive a 2022 MU Connect Champions Award. from the MU Office of Undergraduate Studies. MU Connect brings together students, faculty and staff to best support students. The 2022 MU…

Propelling into an Industry: Jenner Spends Summer at Spirit Aero Systems

Summer internships let students get involved in industry before they finish a degree program. Joe Jenner, a senior in mechanical and aerospace engineering, conducted an internship with Spirit Aero Systems this summer. We asked him a few questions about the experience.

Real-Life Applications: Burns Explores Engineering Techniques at 3M Internship

Grayson Burns is a senior in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering and spent the summer as an intern with 3M. We asked him a few questions about his experience.