When we suffer a tragedy, we want something good to come out of it. In the early 1900s, a bridge in Quebec, Canada, collapsed from poor engineering. Many people died when the bridge collapsed. During the rebuild, it became apparent that the new, improved bridge would not hold its own weight, much less the vehicles. Rather than start over, they redesigned a bit … [Read more...] about Keeping people safe with engineering
Every year, kids and adults alike come to Discover Engineering Day. Though it’s geared toward elementary-age students, there is something for everyone through exhibits, demonstrations and activities related to engineering. Attend this free event Feb. 16 from noon-3 p.m. The event is at the Plaster Center for Free Enterprise. There is free parking off Boonville … [Read more...] about Discover engineering at free event
More than 10 students helped with the LLC Day of Service. They removed trash from Jordan Creek Aug. 17 to kick off the new semester. MSU engineering students recently adopted this section of Jordan Creek near their classrooms in Brick City. If you’re interested in helping with future clean-ups contact Matt Pierson. … [Read more...] about #CitizenBear students clean up creek
From July 23-27, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) teamed up with the Discovery Center to bring a week of science to nine students. Students ages 11-14 spent a week touring CNAS and learning from faculty and graduate assistants. About their week On Monday, they explored cooperative engineering with Drs. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, assistant professor, and Matt … [Read more...] about Discovery Center students learn at Missouri State
Ahh, springtime. The birds are chirping, school is getting back into the swing of things and the smell of metal fills the air. That can only mean one thing: It's time for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) mid-conference meeting which means two things: a steel bridge competition and a concrete canoe competition. Steel bridge competition Each year, the ASCE … [Read more...] about Students weld their way to victory