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A quadcopter drone hovers over a field of leafy green crops

Sep. 23, 2026

Helping ag drones make better decisions faster

FieldVision allows drone swarms to adapt to changing network and computing conditions to analyze images more reliably and efficiently, enabling precision agriculture.

A tapestry of semiconductor chips

Sep. 21, 2026

Shining a new light on advanced semiconductor manufacturing

Mizzou Engineering researchers are exploring a more flexible and efficient process to create next-generation electronics.

Instructor in front of room of students

Aug. 20, 2026

Advancing AI literacy among high school students

Mizzou Engineering researchers are leading a project to promote AI-literacy with cybersecurity concepts among the next generation of scholars and professionals.

A young woman wears a virtual reality headset, actively reaching out with her hands as she explores a digital environment in a vibrant setting illuminated by colorful light.

Aug. 12, 2026

Nudging students helps them maintain focus

Mizzou researchers demonstrate the potential of combining AI, AR technology and eye tracking to create more responsive and supportive learning environments.]

Graphic depiction of ribosome models

July 12, 2026

Engineering cells like we engineer machines

Roseanna N. Zia studies how ribosomes transform matter into life and how that capability can build the next generation of life-saving medicines, materials and biodefense technology.

Highway flyover under construction

June 10, 2026

Building an on-ramp for Missouri’s construction workforce

A Department of Education funded pilot will offer 300 Missourians no-cost training to help them access high skill, high demand and high wage construction careers.

Anti-missile defense launch

March 8, 2026

Mizzou Engineering will contribute to missile defense SHIELD

Researchers recently received a 10-year federal contract to support development of advanced, multi-domain defenses against hypersonic, ballistic and cruise missiles.

Caixia

March 4, 2026

Sowing the seeds of agricultural and economic security

An interdisciplinary project aims to help farmers extract value from low-cost resources to improve soil health and maximize productivity and profitability.

Brandon Gomes

Feb. 16, 2026

Computer science students take on neuroscience

Engineering students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving and teamwork in NSF-funded research projects that applied advanced technology to the human nervous system.

Prasad Calyam, Ramakrishna Surya, Upasana Roy, Mauro Lemus Alarcon, Kannappan Palaniappan and Filiz Bunyak

Jan. 28, 2026

Innovation gives scientists remote control of high end instruments

A major push by Mizzou Engineering researchers will make advanced instrumentation as accessible as cloud computing.