Undergraduate Research

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. 

Student working with technology at one of Mizzou Engineering's NSF REUs

Mizzou Engineering hosts four NSF REU sites in critical research areas 

Mizzou Engineering empowers students to explore the world through leading-edge research and provides the necessary tools and guidance. This summer, students from across the U.S. have traveled to campus to take part in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites (NSF REUs) and gain access to those tools while working with our world-class faculty. 

Marissa Moore in Clean Room for REU

A variety of experiences: Moore spends summer conducting research

Marissa Moore, a senior chemical engineering student, is participating in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. We asked her a few questions about the experience.