The second time was a charm for UMR engineering students hoping to claim a share of the national championship in the annual Human-Powered Vehicle Competition (HPVC), held May 7-9 at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Read More »Dr. James O. Stoffer, a UMR professor emeritus of chemistry whose research includes finding a more environmentally friendly replacement for chrome in aircraft coatings, recently received the UMR Coatings Institute Distinguished Scientist Award for his contributions to advance research and education in the coatings field.
Read More »UMR fraternities and sororities raised more than $42,000 for charitable causes and contributed nearly 15,000 hours of community service during the 2003-2004 academic year.
Read More »The recent award of a $7.3 million contract to UMR to develop new manufacturing methods for the aerospace industry is "a prime example of how government, industry and universities can work together to foster economic development," says UMR Chancellor Gary Thomas.
Read More »Derek Schmitz of Jefferson City, Mo., a graduate student in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, received the first place award in the Graduate Technical Paper category and $500 at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Region Five Student Conference, held April 28-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.
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