UMR researchers develop new sensor "memory" system for faster, more precise damage assessment
A new sensor system being developed at the University of Missouri-Rolla may help get rescue personnel to the scene faster the next time a tornado or terrorist damages a bridge or other structure because of its ability to "memorize" the location of the damage.
Read More »UMR receives additional $3.5 million for Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
UMR’s Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies (CAMT) will receive an additional $3.5 million in federal funds for the coming year, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) announced Wednesday during a visit to the UMR campus.
Read More »Back the Miners (and fans) through Chairback Seat Campaign
UMR alumni and friends can "back the Miners" athletic teams this year by participating in the UMR Chairback Seat Campaign.
Read More »UMR helps with nationwide effort to commercialize fuel cells
The next battery-powered bunny may move to the beat of a different sort of battery — a solid oxide fuel cell — with the help of a new glass-ceramic seal being developed by researchers at UMR.
Read More »Publications office receives UCDA award of excellence
The UMR office of publications recently received an award of excellence in the special event category from the University & College Designers Association (UCDA).
Read More »UMR honored for work with Rolla Technical Institute
UMR recently received the 2004 Award of Merit from the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for the campus’ collaboration with Rolla Technical Institute (RTI) on several research and educational projects.
Read More »UMR research may put a ‘damper’ on earthquake destruction
The next time the New Madrid fault zone produces a strong earthquake, buildings in the Midwest may see less damage if they use a new device developed by a researcher at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »Alumnus John Toomey donates $5 million for ME/AE Complex project
Plans to renovate and expand the University of Missouri-Rolla’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Complex moved a big step closer to reality on Friday, July 23, with the university’s announcement of a $5 million gift for the project from John and Mary Toomey of Alexandria, Va., and their family. John Toomey is a 1949 UMR graduate […]
Read More »UMR develops Missouri’s first interdisciplinary engineering program
The University of Missouri-Rolla will soon offer a new bachelor of science degree program in interdisciplinary engineering to provide more flexibility to students interested in working in new and emerging fields. The degree will be the first of its kind in Missouri and UMR will become one of the few colleges and universities in the […]
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