Dec. 13, 2021
Notable stories of 2021
Mizzou moves forward and upward, leading the way during another unprecedented year.
Dec. 10, 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.
Dec. 8, 2021
A faster “code breaker” to analyze human DNA
University of Missouri researchers are working to help scientists speed up their data analysis of human genomes along the way to making new scientific discoveries.
Dec. 8, 2021
NextGen researcher profile: Christian Lorson
The associate vice chancellor for research and strategic initiatives has found a logical extension from his previous research to a disease that affects several million people around the world.
Dec. 7, 2021
National Academy of Inventors names Habib Zaghouani to 2021 Fellows Program
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.