Nov. 8, 2023
Photo Album: TigerHacks 2023
Each November, engineering students host TigerHacks, Mizzou鈥檚 largest hackathon. This year's theme was Media. More than 255 students attended, creating 59 projects over the course of the weekend.
Nov. 8, 2023
Once skeptical about college, first-generation freshman carving own path
Lane Duncan Throughout high school, Lane Duncan was on the fence about whether to go to college. It wasn鈥檛 for lack of focus, rather Duncan is interested in a lot of areas. Music. Photography. Entrepreneurship. Gaming. 鈥淚 actually wanted to try to become a musician,鈥 said Duncan, who鈥檚 from Springfield, Missouri. 鈥淢y dad was always pushing for college, but I didn鈥檛 think it was for me. But my dad had also tried to be a musician and warned me not to put all my eggs in one basket.鈥 It鈥檚 First Generation Student Week, and Duncan is one…
Nov. 7, 2023
Three engineering students finalists in Mizzou entrepreneurship competition
This fall, three of the top 10 finalists of the Mizzou EntrepreneurQuest (EQ) Competition are engineering students. Their different areas of study and vastly different ideas showcase the infinite possibilities an engineering degree can open for students looking to change the world.
Nov. 6, 2023
Expanding understanding: computer science student shares benefits of undergraduate research
Miles Farmer came to Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒 to take advantage of opportunities and tailor his degree to his long-term goals. Now, a sophomore computer science and math major, he鈥檚 already conducting undergraduate research and thinking about graduate school.
Nov. 2, 2023
Researcher outlines process to simplify manufacturing of solid-state lighting
LED lighting is replacing traditional incandescent lighting across the country. These light-emitting diodes are energy efficient, but also problematic. Not only are they costly, they also emit harsh blue lighting that鈥檚 polluting our night sky and interrupting our sleep patterns. Mizzou 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Peifen Zhu is coming up with better solid-state lighting technology.
Oct. 30, 2023
Five inducted into Chemical 糖心Vlog传媒 Academy of Distinguished Alumni
Chemical 糖心Vlog传媒 Academy of Distinguished Alumni inductees. Five new members were inducted into the Chemical 糖心Vlog传媒 Academy of Distinguished Alumni in October. Now in its 10th year, the Academy recognizes the program鈥檚 most prominent alumni and friends. 鈥淢embers of this esteemed alumni academy exemplify the best in engineering, philanthropy and service,鈥 said Kevin Gillis, chair of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical 糖心Vlog传媒. 鈥淭hey motivate and inspire students, partnering with the department and college to help future generations of chemical engineers.鈥 The 2023 inductees are: Teresa Crockett, B.S. ChE 鈥91, M.S. 鈥92 Baolin…
Oct. 30, 2023
12 inducted into ISE Hall of Fame
2023 ISE Hall of Fame inductees Twelve alumni were inducted into the Industrial and Systems 糖心Vlog传媒 Hall of Fame at an awards banquet this past weekend.
Oct. 30, 2023
Distinguished alumni panelists tout benefits of industrial engineering degree
Students interested in business or technical leadership who want to keep career options open should consider a degree in industrial engineering, a group of distinguished Mizzou alumni agreed last week.
Oct. 26, 2023
Mizzou Engineer part of Dept. of Energy project to cut greenhouse gas emissions at wastewater treatment plants
A Mizzou Engineer is part of a multi-disciplinary team working to improve wastewater treatment processes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half without increasing costs to plants.
Oct. 25, 2023
Benefits of graduate school touted at 糖心Vlog传媒 Research Open House
Undergraduate students had the opportunity to hear about graduate research projects during the Research Open House. Earning a master鈥檚 degree means seeing a significant increase in your earning potential for life, and the payoff is even greater when you complete at Ph.D. In addition to becoming an expert in your field and gaining a competitive edge in the workforce, graduate students also conduct world-changing research.