collaboration

Conceptual image of using DNA to store everything from personal memories and important documents to scientific data and corporate archives

March 2, 2026

Mizzou researchers developing a rewritable DNA hard drive

The work moves data storage closer to a practical system for storing information at the molecular level faster, simpler and more efficiently than ever before.

Mahdi Pourmirzaei and Alex Morehead

Feb. 27, 2026

Mizzou researchers crack the code of protein geometry

Tech company NVIDIA powered the development of an AI tool that will enable scientists to efficiently design bespoke proteins for pharmaceuticals and materials.

Upasana Roy

Feb. 2, 2026

Mizzou researchers find chemistry in collaboration

An interdisciplinary team is blazing a trail to the efficient and effective production of compounds essential to common drugs.

Susie Dai

Feb. 2, 2026

Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water

Professor Susie Dai has used genetic engineering to create a new kind of algae that grows in wastewater and can turn microplastics into biomass that is easy to collect and remove.

Gage Smith, Sarah Greenwood, Dane Bishop, Alexander Coker and Mel Nezirovic

Jan. 6, 2026

Improving the online user experience for Tiger fans

Information technology students collaborated with Mizzou Athletics and the Missouri School of Journalism to build a new website that supports the needs of fans and journalists.

Dylan Filby, Piyush Poudel, Carly Torbit

Jan. 5, 2026

Applying knowledge and skills to support vet students’ learning

Biological and biomedical engineering students collaborated with the College of Veterinary Medicine to build an accurate, realistic and practical model of a feline skull.

Baolin Deng and Pan Ni

Dec. 16, 2025

Researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials

A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology.

Alexander Coker with Truman the Tiger

Dec. 8, 2025

Information technology grad finds his perfect fit

Alexander J. Coker graduates with a minor in aerospace studies and certificates in cybersecurity, information systems and technology, and media technology and design.

Hayden Seidel, Jordan Backes and Trent Esser

Dec. 4, 2025

Entrepreneurs turn idea, seed funding from Mizzou into a multimillion-dollar 3D printing company

Three alumni are advancing the possibilities of recycled-plastic 3D printing with their St. Louis–based company, launched with prize money from Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest.

Jordan Malof

Dec. 4, 2025

Empowering community-driven solutions to a global issue

Researchers are using satellite data and AI to produce a granular inventory of greenhouse gas emissions sources around the world.