Undergraduate Research

Obed Nday

Advancing in engineering: Nday earns degree in electrical engineering

Obed Nday, a soon-to-be electrical engineering graduate, has used his time at Mizzou to conduct research and work with other students as a peer mentor and a tutor. Read a Q&A with Nday about his Mizzou Engineering experience.

Benton Vahle

Vahle wins industrial engineering undergraduate research competition 

Benton Vahle, a sophomore industrial engineering student, took first place in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering’s annual Undergraduate Research Competition. The award comes with a cash prize and funding to attend a research conference. 

At Mizzou, student research means presenting to legislators at the state's Capitol building. Abbie Lankitus / University of Missouri.

Four ways to get started researching at Mizzou

Research is at the heart of Mizzou. From your very first day on campus, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into hands-on experiences, collaborate with top-tier faculty and make discoveries that change the world. Learn more about how to get involved.

researcher in the Cave

Mizzou’s techiest tools

From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out some of the locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience at Mizzou.

Kiraly Vega

‘A Game Changer’

Incoming Stamps Scholar Kiraly Vega will pursue a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Missouri.

Chinyere Omeife

Pursuing Her Passions

Incoming Stamps Scholar Chinyere Omeife will pursue a chemical engineering degree at the University of Missouri.

Selby holding a model brain

Engineering upon a legacy

Selby Chipman explores her passions for community outreach and biomedical engineering through a National Institutes of Health internship.

Luke Richey

Finding the Perfect Fit

Incoming Stamps Scholar Luke Richey will pursue a degree in civil engineering at the University of Missouri.

Rhea at her international experience with study abroad in Sweden

Taking advantage of every opportunity: one Mizzou Engineer’s international experience in Sweden

Studying engineering abroad allows students to develop a new, global perspective on their field and gain hands-on experience in new engineering environments. Rhea Pookulangara, a sophomore biomedical engineering and computer science student, is participating in a study abroad program in Sweden this summer.

Karissa Cisneros presenting

Engineering Undergrads Shine at Summer Research Forum 

At the University of Missouri, researchers are blazing new trails for more than just themselves—and that innovative spirit extends to student researchers. Undergraduate engineering students presented their summer research findings at the Office of Undergraduate Research’s Summer Undergraduate Research Forum.