Research

Habib Zaghouani

Dec. 7, 2021

National Academy of Inventors names Habib Zaghouani to 2021 Fellows Program

A photo of a person testing water quality. Source: Shutterstock.

Dec. 7, 2021

MU researchers say it’s time to clean up the Clean Water Act

For the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a study from MU researchers suggests new ways to protect the nation’s drinking water.

Trevontae Haughton stands by Spot the robotic dog

Dec. 6, 2021

Leader of the pack

Undergraduate researcher Trevontae’ Haughton is a handler for Spot, a doglike robot created by Boston Dynamics. In addition to “training” each of the four Spots on campus, he’s also making it easier for new students with an interest in robotics to get involved.

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Dec. 6, 2021

Civil engineer helps MoDOT study New Madrid evacuation routes

Dec. 16 marks the 210th anniversary of the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes. Engineers at the University of Missouri are helping make plans to evacuate residents in the area should a similar event happen in the future.

This is a picture of a child and his parent meeting with a school principal.

Dec. 3, 2021

Support for ‘Zero Tolerance’ policies in schools linked to higher suspension rates, lower feelings of safety

MU professor says schools should consider alternative disciplinary procedures and restorative practices.

a graphic rendering of uses of 5G technology

Dec. 3, 2021

Building ‘smart’ for a sustainable future

Researchers at the University of Missouri are designing ‘smart buildings’ that cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

This is a photo of an elderberry plant

Dec. 3, 2021

A big plan for a small berry

Andrew Thomas has studied elderberries for 24 years. His latest project is focused on identifying and releasing superior cultivars to help Missouri elderberry farmers.

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Dec. 2, 2021

Virtual chat rooms can increase negative political biases of debate viewers

University of Missouri researchers explored the political implications of digital watch parties as a means of virtually watching the 2020 U.S. presidential debates.

photo of a bridge in a remote area

Dec. 2, 2021

Engineering for change

University of Missouri engineer studies trail bridges as part of E4C Fellowship.

Girl holds in hands clusters fruit black elderberry in garden (Sambucus nigra). Elder, black elder. European black elderberry background. Source: Shutterstock

Dec. 2, 2021

A big plan for a small berry

Andrew Thomas has studied elderberries for 24 years. His latest project is focused on identifying and releasing superior cultivars to help Missouri elderberry farmers.

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