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Researcher continues work to decode genome sequences

In the future, hospitals and clinics may be able to better manage diseases by pinpointing exactly how an individual’s body will respond to treatment. But first, they need a fast, efficient and secure way to analyze DNA, or human genome sequences. Enter Praveen Rao, an associate professor with joint appointments in Health Management & Informatics…

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Heart of the matter: Oliver part of team devising new way to detect heart disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., many times claiming its victims without warning. Maggie Oliver, a PhD student in mechanical engineering, hopes to help to change that. She’s…

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Mizzou Engineering team devises novel way to non-invasively monitor heart problems

In the future, people with heart problems may be able to monitor their condition from home, ensuring they are taking the appropriate type and amount of medicine. That’s because a Mizzou Engineering research team has devised a way to non-invasively assess whether a person’s heart is in balance with the circulatory system. The work earned…

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Lee selected for prestigious Tau Beta Pi graduate fellowship

Brandon Lee, BS ChE ’22, has been selected for a Tau Beta Pi graduate fellowship, which comes with a $10,000 stipend for advanced study. Lee was one of just 31 engineering students selected for the prestigious fellowship, which is based on…

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Engineer develops underwater imaging system to investigate natural seeps

It’s estimated that roughly 160,000 tons of oil and gas naturally enter North American waters each year. These so-called “natural seeps” are hydrocarbons that come out of plant or animal fossils under the seafloor. Depending on where they are, the bubbles…

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How to build an ‘explainable AI’ framework to speed up the innovation process

A nearly $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is supporting the project by University of Missouri engineers.

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Rogers: MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute will be catalyst for innovation

The new MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute will be a catalyst for innovative research and discoveries that could lead to technologies to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, Dr.…

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Faculty members discuss importance of women in engineering

During a panel discussion around inclusivity last week, faculty members from electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) shared their personal experiences and brainstormed ways to get more females excited about engineering.

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Mizzou Engineering confers more than 350 degrees at 2022 Commencement

Mizzou Engineers graduated this weekend equipped with the foundational understanding and technical know-how needed to tackle some of the world’s most significant challenges.

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Three Mizzou Engineers Earn S.T.A.R. Recognition

Three Mizzou Engineering undergraduate students received S.T.A.R. awards after completing a series of Undergraduate Research Workshops during the spring semester.