As a city grows, so can negative environmental impacts to that city. This relationship between building and the environment is one reason Dr. Matthew Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University, encourages community involvement with the City of Springfield’s Adopt-a-Stream program. During the cleanup at Jordan Creek Oct. 1, participants … [Read more...] about What urbanization does to the environment
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
Nixa native Evan Bergmann is one of the 2,880 students who will graduate this month at Missouri State University. But he has set himself apart: He was recently awarded the Neil Stueck Outstanding Senior Award from the Academy of Civil Engineers. Bergmann, whose civil engineering degree is in partnership with Missouri University of Science and Technology, was one of three … [Read more...] about Springfield civil engineering student wins top award
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