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
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
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
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
Brain patterns can be difficult to predict. This is especially true when neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries are involved. “Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to lasting physical, emotional and cognitive impairments,” Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Missouri State University, said. “For TBI, among other … [Read more...] about Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging