John Bowders retires from Mizzou Engineering after 25 years. He is pictured with Praveen Edara (left) and Dean Noah Manring (right)

Sep. 13, 2022

Bowders retires from Mizzou Engineering after 25 years

John Bowders (center) has retired from Mizzou Engineering after 25 years. He is pictured with Praveen Edara (left) and Dean Noah Manring (right). John Bowders, P.E. and professor of civil and environmental engineering, has retired following a 25-year career at Mizzou Engineering. The College celebrated his career during a retirement reception on Sept. 9, drawing in a large crowd that included faculty, students, alumni community members and industry professionals. Many guests praised Bowders’ positive attitude. “It has been such an honor for me to work with John over the past 15 years,” said Praveen Edara, chair of civil and environmental…
On Aug. 18, Andrew Cherng (center) returned to the Mizzou campus to celebrate the restaurant’s grand opening.

Sep. 9, 2022

Alumni-owned business comes to the MU Student Center

Panda Express, founded by alumni and Panda Restaurant Group co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, joins dining offerings at the heart of campus. To celebrate the grand opening of its first MU location, Panda Express donated $75,731 — 100% of the net proceeds from the location’s first week of sales — to Mizzou.
Mizzou Space Program Team Photo

Sep. 7, 2022

Mizzou Space Program is reaching for the stars, looking to the future

The Mizzou Space Program’s performance has been out of this world, and the team is aiming even higher this academic year. MSP recently attended two competitions, including the Argonia Cup in April, where they placed 6th. MSP placed 14th in their category of 47 teams and 24th overall at the Spaceport America Cup in June.
Mizzou Engineering Student Council hosts BBQ for new students

Aug. 30, 2022

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).
Luke Sanders is conducting an internship at Black & Veatch

Aug. 30, 2022

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.
Joe Jenner is conducting an internship at Spirit Aero Systems

Aug. 26, 2022

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.
Grayson Burns is conducting an internship with 3M

Aug. 26, 2022

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.
Ashley Cates is conducting an internship with Ameren.

Aug. 16, 2022

Cates Takes Initiative During Internship at Ameren

Ashley Cates, a junior in chemical engineering, spent the summer conducting a systems engineering internship at Ameren. We asked her some questions about the experience.
Jim Vespa is conducting an internship at ThermAvant

Aug. 15, 2022

Excited for the Future: Vespa enjoying internship at ThermAvant

Jim Vespa, a junior in industrial engineering, is conducting an internship with ThermAvant. We reached out to ask him a few questions about the experience.
Formula car in front of the columns and Jesse Hall

Aug. 9, 2022

Mizzou Formula SAE team speeds ahead of competition at national events

Mizzou Engineering’s formula car team attended two competitions in Spring 2022 and placed within the top 20 teams in each.