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Forty-three Tigers receive MizzouForward Undergraduate Research Training Grants

May 9, 2023

Forty-three University of Missouri students have been awarded MizzouForward Undergraduate Research Training Grants to support their investigations in STEM and National Science Foundation-supported fields and enhance their graduate school applications.

The one-year grants include up to $5,000 per year in salary support for the students. The grants are funded as part of the MizzouForward investment , which includes increased support for undergraduate research.

The candidates were reviewed by 56 MU faculty, and the recipients are rising juniors, juniors or seniors with at least six months of undergraduate research experience in the same lab as their application research project, which must be related to science, technology, engineering and math or an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program field.

“Many of us have had the experience of falling in love with science and a project and want undergraduates at MU to have the opportunity to have this experience and follow up on the ideas that they develop,” said D Cornelison, a biological sciences professor who worked with Rocío Melissa Rivera, an animal sciences professor, to launch the program. “By working side-by-side, day-by-day with faculty and other lab members, undergraduates get a sense of belonging and contributing to the greater research effort and becoming key players on a research team.

“Our goal is that this support will allow the grantees to spend more of their time on research, enhancing their education and experience while also contributing to their faculty mentors’ success with results that will go into grants and manuscripts, ultimately enhancing the research mission of the University of Missouri.”

Students must submit an external fellowship application within one year of the start of funding and also present their work at appropriate venues at least once during the funding period, among other deliverables.

The students receiving MizzouForward Undergraduate Research Training Grants, along with their home department and mentor, are:

• Luke Annin , Biochemistry,  Aaron Stoker
• Cooper Barnes , Biological Sciences, Pamela Brown
• Kristen Barwick , Biochemistry, Antje Heese
• Margaret Beecher , Biochemistry/CAFNR, Donald Burke-Agüero
• Lorenzo Ceccon , Biological Sciences, D Cornelison
• Kai Chen , Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Dong Xu
• Jordan Chiantelli-Mosebach , Linguistics, Rebecca Grollemund
• Elizabeth Conley , Physics, Gavin King
• Mia Connor , Chemistry, Kent Gates
• Erin East , Anthropology, Brandi MacDonald
• Maya Elste , Psychology, Lisa Flores
• Dylan Fowler , Chemistry, Kurt Brorsen
• George Frees , Biochemistry/CAFNR and Plant Sciences, Bill Folk
• Leah Groene , Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Jaapna Dhillon
• Felicity Guttmann , Plant Sciences, Soyon Park
• Camryn Habben , Biological Sciences, Rocío Melissa Rivera
• Mia Hackworth , Biological Sciences, Shiying Jin
• Gillian Hark , Biological Sciences, Aaron Stoker
• Abigail Hernandez , Biological Sciences, Johannes Schul
• Preston Kellenberger , Biochemistry, Peter Cornish
• Henry Koenig , Chemistry, Matthias Young
• Marissa LaMartina , Biological Sciences, Manuel Leal
• Jocelyn Lamore , Psychology, Ashley Groh
• Ashley Lienemann , English, Michael Marlo
• Samantha Mackley , Economics, Brittany Street
• Emma McDougal , Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Bret Ulery
• Mallory Moats , Chemistry, Brandi MacDonald
• Randi Noel , Plant Sciences, Richard Ferrieri
• Jada Paden , Biological Sciences, Caroline Kopot
• Advaya Patro , Biological Sciences, Scott Zawieja
• Aubrey Pipkins , Biological Sciences, Jacqueline Limberg
• Kellen Sharpe , Chemistry, Victor Outlaw
• Ben Shostak , Chemistry, Tim Glass
• Paige Snider , Civil and Environmental Engineering, Baolin Deng
• Pierce Taylor , Plant Sciences, Peng Tian
• Zach Tretter , Biochemistry, Lloyd Sumner
• Corey Valleroy , Physics, Carlos Wexler
• Ethan Vanderwert , Biochemistry, Guangfu Li
• Jayna Wallinger , Chemistry, Gary Baker
• Bayliee Wegman-Roark , Psychology, Jordan Booker
• Demi White , Plant Sciences, Soyon Park
• Colin Wilburn , Plant Sciences, Paula McSteen
• Veronica Worthen , Chemistry, Michael Harmata

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100 Best universities for Engineering in Russia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Russia ranked based on their research performance in Engineering. A graph of 4.78M citations received by 680K academic papers made by 182 universities in Russia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Moscow State University

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2. St. Petersburg State University

3. Tomsk State University

4. Novosibirsk State University

5. ITMO University

6. Tomsk Polytechnic University

7. Ural Federal University

8. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

9. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

10. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

11. Kazan Federal University

12. Southern Federal University

13. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

14. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

15. National Research University Higher School of Economics

16. Saratov State University

17. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

18. Moscow Aviation Institute

19. Samara National Research University

20. South Ural State University

21. Ufa State Aviation Technical University

22. RUDN University

23. Novosibirsk State Technical University

24. Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

25. Siberian Federal University

26. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod

27. Voronezh State University

28. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

29. Novgorod State University

30. samara state technical university.

31. Far Eastern Federal University

32. Belgorod State University

33. Moscow Medical Academy

34. Kazan State Technological University

35. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology

36. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

37. Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

38. kazan national research technical university named after a.n. tupolev - kai.

39. Moscow State Pedagogical University

40. Moscow Technical University - MIREA

41. Saratov State Technical University

42. Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

43. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

44. nizhny novgorod state technical university.

45. Saint-Petersburg Mining University

46. Perm State Technical University

47. Kuban State University

48. Belgorod State Technological University

49. Irkutsk State University

50. Omsk State Technical University

51. Samara State University

52. Perm State University

53. Leningrad State University

54. Irkutsk National Research Technical University

55. St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

56. Moscow Polytech

57. Bashkir State University

58. Chelyabinsk State University

59. National Research University of Electronic Technology

60. Tula State University

61. Kemerovo State University

62. Siberian State Aerospace University

63. Russian National Research Medical University

64. Tambov State Technical University

65. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

66. Yaroslavl State University

67. Ogarev Mordovia State University

68. Ivanovo State University

69. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

70. Ulyanovsk State University

71. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

72. University of Tyumen

73. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

74. Magnitogorsk State Technical University

75. Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology

76. Petrozavodsk State University

77. Penza State University

78. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

79. Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications

80. Tyumen Industrial University

81. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University

82. Tver State University

83. Siberian State Industrial University

84. Northern Arctic Federal University

85. Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

86. North-Eastern Federal University

87. Polzunov Altai State Technical University

88. South-Western State University

89. North Caucasus Federal University

90. Altai State University

91. Volgograd State University

92. Tomsk State Pedagogical University

93. Udmurt State University

94. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

95. South-Russian State University of Economics and Service

96. Chuvash State University

97. kuzbass state technical university.

98. Orenburg State University

99. Tambov State University

100. Murmansk State Technical University

The best cities to study Engineering in Russia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moscow , Saint Petersburg , Tomsk , and Novosibirsk .

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Industry Leaders Seek More Vandal Engineers Because of our strong industry partnerships and the excellent reputation of our students, our department is currently receiving more requests from employers looking to hire than we have students. According to our partners, the job market for civil engineers is HOT right now and should only improve in the coming years with the passage of the new federal infrastructure bill. Contact us for more information, and come join us in beautiful Idaho!

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This research showcase happens each fall and spring semester on the last day of classes (day before Reading Day.) We invite poster presentations from students who engaged in a course-based undergraduate research experience, as well as students receiving individual mentorship as part of a program, capstone experience, or honors-by-contract. We encourage students across disciplines and at various points in their projects to present their work in this public venue.

• Course-based Undergraduate Research : Instructors should email Sarah Humfeld ([email protected]) by October 25 to request participation for students in your course.
• Individual student researchers : Click here to register for the event. Registration must be received by noon on November 8.
• Course-based Undergraduate Research : Instructors should email Sarah Humfeld ([email protected]) by April 4 to request participation for students in your course.
• Individual student researchers : Click here to register for the event. Registration must be received by noon on April 18.

For guidance on poster printing, visit our ‘ How to Design a Research Poster ‘ page. Check our Events page in MU Engage for workshops relating to research communication.

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The Summer Forum, held at the end of July, is for undergraduate students (visiting and those who call Mizzou home) to present their work. Register here by noon on Monday, July 15.

The Forum is geared towards student research and creative scholarly activities that may be multi-semester projects, senior honors/capstone projects, or other faculty-mentored scholarly activities. Every semester, hundreds of students from a variety of disciplines across campus participate. Projects are typically shared in a ‘display’ format such as a poster. The Forum is not only for STEM students: students in art, humanities and the social sciences are invited and encouraged to present their projects and scholarly activities.

To learn more about what it takes to present at the Forum, visit our “ Applying to the Forum ” page.

Undergraduate visual art & design showcase.

All Mizzou undergraduate students are invited to submit expressive art, applied design, or other creative projects to the Visual Art & Design Showcase . The art/design projects need NOT be class projects, but may be something the student has created on their own. Mentorship from a faculty instructor with expertise in the creative discipline is required, but the mentor does not need to be involved every step of the way. All projects must have a visual element central to the work. The Visual Art & Design Committee will select projects for display as part of the Showcase, and have final approval of projects and display requests.

The 2024 Visual Art & Design Showcase will be both an online exhibition hosted by the MU Libraries and an in-person viewing with projects exhibited in the Columbia Art League April 9th – 20th. The submission deadline for projects will be February 28th, 2024.

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Formerly known as the Spring Forum, this centerpiece of Show Me Research Week is a campus-wide venue for undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows to share their scholarly work with the Mizzou community. Scholars may present during a poster or oral session. Learn more about Show Me Research Week here .

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Coordinated by the MU School of Visual Studies , this exhibit features artwork in a variety of mediums including painting, fibers, photo, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, and more by MU undergraduate students. Organizers are grateful for the support provided by the award sponsors: Resident Arts, the Moreland Family, the Offices of Undergraduate Studies & Undergraduate Research, and the School of Visual Studies.

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Hosted by the University of Missouri System, undergraduate researchers demonstrate to lawmakers in Jefferson City the unique opportunities undergraduate students have to participate with faculty in research at the University of Missouri. To learn more click here .

These are only a couple of the national conferences available to which students present. Each discipline holds regional, national and international conferences about which we recommend you speak with your mentor. Some offer scholarships, or some form of grant for student presenters.

If you do present at a conference, be sure to inquire about what the poster size should be and any other expectations/parameters that are set. Your mentor should be able to assist you with these.

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The mission of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is to promote undergraduate research scholarship and creative activity done in partnership with faculty or other mentors as a vital component of higher education.

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)

The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) , is one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students attend this conference to present their research, explore graduate schools, and network. Research faculty and program directors play an essential role in mentoring students and strategies for facilitating student success.

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The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS) is the largest broadly multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country. Through their Keynote Speakers, multidisciplinary sessions, exhibit hall, 1,000+ student research presentations, and cultural events, the SACNAS conference consistently provides a unique intersection of cutting-edge science, community, and opportunity. Find the Mizzou chapter of SACNAS in MU Engage .

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Designing a better water filter.

September 16, 2024

Mizzou researcher Maryam Salehi is developing a fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water.

Sept. 16, 2024 Contact: Janese Heavin,  [email protected] Photo by Zac Anderson

Water filters on the market today can remove some contaminants, but they’re not designed to capture microplastocs. In fact, some of them may actually add small plastics into drinking water during the filtration process. What’s worse is these microplastics can cause inflammation, increase the risk of cancer and act as carriers for harmful chemicals that trigger other health problems.

University of Missouri researcher Maryam Salehi and collaborators are coming up with a new way to trap those tiny invaders — and protect the public — through a fabric-like filter.

“The idea is to design a filter that can be attached to a faucet so it can remove microplastic and lead at the same time from tap water,” said Salehi, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering . “We’re envisioning an inexpensive point-of-use filter that could connect to any faucet.”

The filter membrane is made from polyvinyl alcohol fibers, which are polymers currently used in biomedical applications. The team chose the material because it’s low-cost and biocompatible, meaning it’s not toxic to humans, animals or plants.

It’s also proving to be effective. In lab tests, the membrane was able to remove nearly 100% of larger microplastics and nearly 80% of the smallest microplastics, while at the same time removing about 70% of lead contamination.

“We still need to test the filter to see how it tolerates other conditions — such as disinfectant use in water — but the idea is to hopefully have something that can be commercialized and used to easily purify tap water,” Salehi said.

The team outlined their findings in a cover article published in Applied Polymer Science. Co-authors were Anandu Gopakumar Nair, a doctoral student at Mizzou, Alexander Ccanccapa, a post-doctoral researcher, and Kati Bell, an industry partner. The work is supported by Brown and Caldwell, as well as the National Science Foundation. 

Salehi is a core researcher at the  Missouri Water Center , which brings together stakeholders from academia, industry and government to advance water research.

This story was originally published by Show Me Mizzou .

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