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Destined to be an engineer

June 6, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Tia Clemens.

Have you ever fallen into an internet rabbit hole? Tia Clemens did, and the journey changed her life. It started when Clemens was watching TED Talks videos with her daughter. “We found one episode about this machine they had built to capture clean water in the Namib Desert in southern Africa,” Clemens said. “It used biomimicry, based on the Namib Desert beetle. “I … [Read more...] about Destined to be an engineer

Filed Under: Engineering, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Alumni, Civil engineering, Cooperative Engineering Program, Engineering, Spotlights, STEM, Tia Clemens

Powering the next generation of vehicles

May 11, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Ana Torres posing among the crowd at the 2022 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium.

As technology grows, you might consider a hybrid or electric for your next car purchase. People like Ana Torres will ensure your new ride is safe, reliable and efficient. Torres is a mechanical engineering major who wants to improve green technology for cars and aircraft. Torres says her major offers the perfect mix of science knowledge and technical skill. “Many … [Read more...] about Powering the next generation of vehicles

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Ana Torres, Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM

Opening new lanes

April 25, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Luther Harris, a civil engineering major at Missouri State.

Nothing captivated Luther Harris like a well-made highway sign. Growing up, those signs were his best literacy tool. “My parents took me to therapy and the one thing that helped me read were highway signs. I was very into the design of signs and how highways and interchanges worked. I loved the complexity,” Harris said. “The more I got into it, I discovered this was … [Read more...] about Opening new lanes

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Civil engineering, Engineering, Luther Harris, Spotlights, STEM

Adding a fresh face to engineering

April 12, 2022 by Kai Raymer

Cassidy Johnson posing in an engineering lab with students in the background.

Cassidy Johnson doesn't mind working with the boys. Or teaching them. Whether she’s collaborating on a big project or helping as a teacher’s assistant (TA), Johnson feels right at home. “I love that I've been able to advance high enough that I can be a TA for some of the labs and classes,” said Johnson, an electrical engineering major at Missouri State. “I can help … [Read more...] about Adding a fresh face to engineering

Filed Under: CNAS students, Engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM Tagged With: Cassidy Johnson, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Research, Spotlights, STEM

Education is Jackie’s prescription

October 18, 2018 by Kai Raymer

Only 40 college students each year can say they’re a Paul Ambrose Scholar. Jackie Bradley, a Doctor of Pharmacy student, is one of them. “I was surprised to be chosen,” said Bradley, who was one of six pharmacy students selected overall. “I was really honored.” The Paul Ambrose Scholars program highlights students from various health profession schools. Each person … [Read more...] about Education is Jackie’s prescription

Filed Under: CNAS students Tagged With: jackie bradley, school of pharmacy, umkc

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