April 9, 2025

Mizzou Engineers set to present at Show Me Research Week

Next week, more than 60 engineering undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs will present their leading-edge research projects at the campus-wide event.

Feb. 26, 2025

Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil

A study by Mizzou Engineering researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives.

Nov. 20, 2024

Turning corn colorful

Mizzou researchers are demonstrating that purple corn has surprising health benefits. Would you try it?

March 5, 2024

Engineer leveraging AI to help collaborators develop fungicides, prevent crop loss

Plant diseases destroy 125 million tons, or $220 billion worth of soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops in North America every year. Now, a Mizzou Engineer is leveraging artificial intelligence to help collaborators prevent that loss.

March 1, 2023

Missouri Water Center works to monitor water quality, quantities; train students

When it comes to water, there are a lot of stakeholders. Not only do we all need access to clean water—including fish and wildlife—but local economies rely on lakes and rivers for agriculture and tourism. When there’s not enough, droughts can destroy a year’s worth of crops. Too much can cause flooding that devastates communities. With those factors in mind, Mizzou established the Missouri Water Center a year ago, merging two former centers.

Feb. 10, 2022

Tellatin named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 roster

Sami Tellatin '15 was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list. She is co-founder of FarmRaise.

Oct. 6, 2021

Mizzou Engineer develops software tool to investigate root growth

A Mizzou Engineer has developed a software tool that could enable farmers to develop crop cultivars that are drought resistant, ensuring roots can reach falling water tables, adapt to warmer temperatures and be more resilient to environmental changes.

Aug. 26, 2021

Developing tastier, healthier soy-based products

More nutritious, shelf-stable soy-based products could be coming to a grocery store near you within the next five years, thanks to a Mizzou researcher.

Jan. 28, 2021

Beef Producers Could Have More Precise Way to Manage Herds in the Future, Thanks to Collaboration Between Engineering, CAFNR

Beef producers in the future could have a more precise way to determine the productivity of their cattle, thanks to a collaboration between Mizzou Engineering and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR).