Research
Professor’s "unified theory" for calculus on a fast track
A University of Missouri-Rolla mathematician’s research into a "unified theory" of continuous and discrete calculus is gaining the attention of mathematicians worldwide for numerous applications, including the study of insect populations.
Read More »Student’s space shuttle research wins national competition
A University of Missouri-Rolla graduate student’s research on a guidance system for the next generation of space shuttles won first place nationally in the graduate student competition of the 2003 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) National Student Conference. The conference was held Jan. 7 in Reno, Nev.
Read More »Equipping the army of the future
UMR researchers will be instrumental in helping the Army develop new tools for future warfare, including sensors for detecting biological and chemical agents, thanks to a $2.15 million grant to help fund a new research effort at the University of Missouri Technology Park at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Read More »The eXtremophiles
Move over, Scully and Mulder. UMR scientists are hot on the trail of a new life form: the extremophiles.
Read More »Living in a medical material world
Biomaterials are going to revolutionize modern medicine — at least that’s what everyone says. The truth is that biomaterials have already done that.
Read More »Water washes away Cold War-era missile stockpiles
UMR researchers recently helped engineers in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine harness the power of water to disarm and dispose of their nation’s Cold War-era missiles.
Read More »Making paper-making cleaner, cheaper
That clean, white piece of paper in your laser printer is the result of a not-so-clean manufacturing process. But a UMR researcher is hoping to change that by improving the way paper-makers make black and white liquor.
Read More »Professor’s landmine destroyer one of Time magazine’s top inventions
A UMR professor’s invention that uses the power of water to disarm land mines has been chosen as one of Time magazine’s top inventions of 2002.
Read More »Research may improve anti-gravity suits
ROLLA, Mo. – A University of Missouri-Rolla professor’s research in mathematical modeling may lead to better anti-gravity suits for fighter pilots.
Read More »UMR students receive research awards
ROLLA, Mo. – Two students from the University of Missouri-Rolla each received research awards from the Glass and Optical Materials Division of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) during a conference held Oct. 13-16 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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