Student Organizations

Graham Bond, Ian McDonald, Trent Kempker and Bryce Taylor working on a plane part

Jan. 9, 2023

Mizzou AeroTigers fly past the competition in breakout season

A group of Mizzou Engineering students is getting ready to take flight this spring at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) “Design, Build, Fly” competition. The Mizzou AeroTigers are halfway through their first year of being an official student organization and are already flying past the competition across the state and country.

Sara Ricardez Hernandez (left) and Amanda Paz Herrera (right) at the 2022 SACNAS National Conference

Nov. 14, 2022

Mizzou SACNAS: creating opportunities for mentorship in STEM

Want to become part of a national community of researchers interested in increasing diversity in STEM? Consider the Mizzou chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).

Nov. 9, 2022

Marching Engineers: Students heading to Macy’s Day Parade with Marching Mizzou

Planning to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Keep an ear open for the Missouri Waltz and an eye out for Mizzou Engineers. All 350 members of Marching Mizzou — many of them Mizzou Engineers — are headed to the Big Apple this month where they will perform in the parade and in front of a national audience.

Mizzou Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers students Lino Cruz Terrones, Jazmin Renteria Gonzalez and Noelia Iribe

Oct. 31, 2022

A ‘family-away-from-home feeling’ at Mizzou Engineering

Looking for a college familia? Look no further than Mizzou’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). The organization strives to provide members with a sense of family. 

Mizzou Underwater Robotics Foundation members

Oct. 27, 2022

Underwater robotics team helps students succeed

At Mizzou Engineering, robots are programmed to navigate spaces, complete missions and even dance at halftime. Now, they can swim, too. Meet Jelly, the underwater submarine built by members of the Mizzou Underwater Robotics Foundation, or Mizzou SURF.

Sep. 29, 2022

Robotic dogs, battle bots, AI: MU Robotics Club offers something for everyone

Students build battle bots at the weekly Robotics Lab. Interested in learning how to operate Spot the robot or how autonomous vacuums navigate their environments? Curious about artificial intelligence? Just want to see some robots fight? No matter your major or skill level, there’s a place for you within MU Robotics. MU Robotics is an umbrella organization that brings together all-things robotics at the University of Missouri. While that’s mainly a subject reserved for Mizzou Engineering students and hosted by the Department of Engineering and Information Technology, the group is open to anyone on campus, said Cameron Ellis, president…

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).

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. 

June 9, 2022

Torq’N Tigers finish second at ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Competition

Mizzou's Torq’N Tigers team  earned second place honors at the ASABE International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition