Research, Page 18

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Mizzou Engineer developing an easier way to test produce for pesticide

Farmers in the future could have an easier way to test produce for pesticide residue thanks to the work of Mizzou Engineers.

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Researcher investigating new types of blast-resistant glass

Professor Hani Salim is looking into innovative new ways to keep glass from shattering in the event of a blast.

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Oruche receives prestigious GEM Associate Fellowship

Roland Oruche, a PhD student in computer science, has been named a GEM Associate Fellow by the National GEM Consortium.

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Mizzou Engineer develops way for robots to navigate complex spaces

A Mizzou Engineer has developed a new way to help robots better navigate complicated environments.

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Researchers aim to protect cyber space in virtual reality environments

A Mizzou Engineering team is beginning to study possible cyber threats in virtual reality environments.

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Optimal break times improve work performance, study shows

Workers who perform routine tasks do so faster and with fewer errors if they take breaks at the right times, a Mizzou Engineering team has found.

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Materializing creativity: REU promotes imagination in research

Students participating in an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates learned to incorporate creativity into research.

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Training the next generation transportation workforce

Mizzou Engineering will help Missouri Department of Transportation employees receive realistic work zone inspection training using VR.

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Smart appointment system could decrease patient wait time

A Mizzou Engineer has developed an appointment system that uses machine learning to help clinics more efficiently schedule patients.

Erik Loehr receives the Osterberg Award.

Loehr receives the Osterberg Award from Deep Foundations Institute

Erik Loehr accepted the Osterberg Memorial Award at the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Exposition in May.