Kevin Gillis

Aug. 17, 2026

Future engineers practice Missouri Method at summer camps

Students from across Missouri explored artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, environmental engineering and more while discovering what it means to be an engineering leader.

Aug. 19, 2025

Future engineers get hands-on experience at Mizzou summer camps

Students from across the state explored coding games, detecting cyber threats, building underwater robots and more.

July 14, 2025

Robotics team prepares students for future careers

Mizzou Engineering is helping local high school students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in a demanding profession.

Aug. 13, 2024

K-12 students explore STEM opportunities at Mizzou Engineering Camps

Elementary, middle and high school students spent their summer engaging in activities like programming robots, detecting cyber attacks, developing video games and exploring topics such as artificial intelligence and sustainability at Mizzou Engineering camps.

Oct. 29, 2023

Five inducted into Chemical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Five new members were inducted into the Chemical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni in October. Now in its 10th year, the Academy recognizes the program’s most prominent alumni and friends. “Members of this esteemed alumni academy exemplify the best in engineering, philanthropy and service,” said Kevin Gillis, chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. “They motivate and inspire students, partnering with the department and college to help future generations of chemical engineers.” The 2023 inductees are: About the Inductees Teresa Crockett is Senior Vice President, Separation Management…

Aug. 13, 2023

Mizzou Engineering camps allow students to explore STEM opportunities

Mizzou Engineering hosted six summer camps designed to showcase opportunities in STEM.

Aug. 7, 2023

New tool provides greater accuracy for medical biosensors

A team of researchers developed a new method using nanopores — a nanometer-sized hole — to help scientists advance their discoveries in neuroscience and other medical applications.

April 13, 2023

College celebrates renovations to chemical engineering laboratory

Mizzou Engineering this week dedicated a chemical engineering lab that gives students and faculty access to leading-edge equipment.

Jan. 4, 2023

Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering name change reflects research focus

Mizzou Engineering will put more focus on research and innovations around chemical and biomedical innovations in the coming years.

Dec. 6, 2022

‘Dare to Dream:’ Somaya Faruqi, captain of the Afghan Dreamers FIRST robotics team, speaks at Mizzou Engineering

Girls with ideas and passion can change the world. That’s what the Afghan Dreamers FIRST robotics team proved when they became the first robotics team in Afghanistan. “We were the girls who dared to dream, to believe in ourselves,” said Somaya Faruqi, caption of the team. “Once we have belief, we can achieve everything that we want. Once we have belief, we will be unstoppable.”