Food and scholarships are probably two of college students' favorite things. At the least, they're pretty helpful for survival. The Ozarks Chapter Insitute of Transportation Engineers (OCITE) is a professional society for engineers who work in the transportation industry that value students. OCITE has monthly meetings with up to 40 people in attendance. The benefits of … [Read more...] about Engineering alumni and others help current students
Giving high school students a greater understanding about high demand careers is what GO CAPS is all about. How can someone know they want to be an engineer if they are never exposed to that career? At the end of September, 22 students descended onto Missouri State's campus to learn more about civil and electrical engineering. Civil engineering The day started with a tour … [Read more...] about GO CAPS engineering days raise awareness of careers
There are two major engineering events coming up in April. A Model Bridge Competition will be held April 5 at 4:30 p.m. in Hammons Student Center. Approximately 400 high school students have built balsa wood bridges that are about two feet long. Missouri State students and faculty will help to test the bridges for efficiency, or the weight the bridge will support divided by … [Read more...] about Major engineering events coming up
Have elementary-aged children or just elementary-aged at heart? Plan to attend Discover Engineering Day hosted by the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) February 18 from noon to 3 p.m. “Students will learn about aspects of many different kinds of engineering and how it impacts their lives,” said Matthew Pierson, event organizer and associate professor of … [Read more...] about Annual MSEP Discover Engineering Day approaching
The Cooperative Engineering Program offered between Missouri State University and Missouri University of Science and Technology was developed to fulfill a regional need for engineers, but recently the program was challenged to fulfill a different need. When Polymer Testing of St. Louis, Inc.’s equipment malfunctioned, the small company contacted Missouri State to request help … [Read more...] about Engineering program lends help to business