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UMSL’s membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities will bring new opportunities for faculty, students
The consortium of more than 150 major colleges and universities works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
UMSL’s membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities will bring new opportunities for faculty, students
The consortium of more than 150 major colleges and universities works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
UMSL Business offers new Leadership Launchpad online course for young professionals starting in September
The online course targeted toward helping young professionals grow their leadership skills meets on Thursdays during the lunch hour.
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
10th annual Women’s Hackathon encourages innovation, supports women in tech
Six teams worked during the all-day event to develop safety and security applications reflecting the day’s theme, “Secure the Future.”
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
UMSL students explore employment opportunities at Spring Career Fair
Nearly 400 UMSL students and alumni took part in the event and had the opportunity to visit with 94 employers across a wide variety of career fields.
Lifelong learner: Finance Professor Yiuman Tse earns master’s degree in computer science
Tse wanted to add to his knowledge and enhance his teaching with his new degree, which he completed nearly 30 years after earning his PhD.
Lifelong learner: Finance Professor Yiuman Tse earns master’s degree in computer science
Tse wanted to add to his knowledge and enhance his teaching with his new degree, which he completed nearly 30 years after earning his PhD.
Lifelong learner: Finance Professor Yiuman Tse earns master’s degree in computer science
Tse wanted to add to his knowledge and enhance his teaching with his new degree, which he completed nearly 30 years after earning his PhD.
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Nepalese student Saksham Prajapati makes most of time at UMSL while earning degree in physics
Prajapati was active in the Physics Club and Student Government Association and received his degree with distinction for his research on comets with Professor Erika Gibb.
University of Missouri Board of Curators holds annual meeting at UMSL
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured scenes from the day, including the presentation of the Remington R. Williams award to biology major Alexander Entwistle.
Study Abroad Fall Information Fair draws students interested in experiencing different cultures
Study abroad advisors, student study abroad alumni and faculty program leaders were all on hand at more than a dozen tables to answer questions and offer resources.
Four cybersecurity students receive scholarships from U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank representative Neil Rose presented the scholarships to students Andrew Miller, Bridget Black, Joshua Meppiel and Amir Esmaeli during an event on March 24.
UMSL cybersecurity program earns top 10 rankings from Forbes and Fortune
The rankings were based on factors such as acceptance rates, affordability, graduating class sizes, retention rates, student experience and student outcomes.
Eye on UMSL: Deep learning
Assistant Professor Badri Adhikari explains some of the principles of artificial intelligence and deep learning to the participants at a full-day, hands-on workshop last Friday.
Veteran Joel Fecke launching new career at SAS after earning master’s in economics at UMSL
Fecke also earned graduate certificates in data science and applied econometrics and data analysis and will be working as an associate software developer.
Annual STL CyberCon helps connect students to industry trends in cybersecurity
Jim Garrett, the chief information security officer for the state of Missouri, delivered the keynote address at the conference, held in person for the first time since 2019.
Members of the UMSL community gather for annual Night at the Ballpark
The Office of Alumni Engagement organized the event, which brought together 900 students, alumni, faculty and staff members at Busch Stadium.
UMSL makes another big jump in US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, earning high marks for social mobility, value
The university has improved a combined 69 places in the overall rankings in the past three years and was first in Missouri on the list of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
Eye on UMSL: Side pocket
A.J. Smith, a freshman from St. Louis studying studio art, lines up a shot on the pool table in the lobby of Oak Hall Friday evening.
2022 Trailblazers Awards honor women focused on healing and empowerment
This year’s Trailblazers are Melissa Douglass, Malea Bradley, Sheila Grigsby, Katy Mike Smaistrla Lampe and Sharlee Climer.
UMSL faculty members ranked among the top 2% of scholars worldwide
Twenty-five current and former UMSL faculty members were among the top career researchers in their fields in a Stanford University analysis.
Alumnus Tim Hebel named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 under 40
Hebel, a 2016 graduate of the UMSL computer science program, founded Beanstalk Web Solutions while working toward his degree.
Computer scientist Jianli Pan working to make IoT security smarter and automated with new NSA grant
Pan is one of the primary investigators on a $510,000 grant awarded through the NSA’s Cybersecurity Research Innovation 2021 Program.
Students express gratitude for scholarship support during Founders Celebration
Opportunity Scholar Afina Fayez was one of the UMSL students discussing the impact scholarships have had on their education in a new video.
UMSL remains on the rise in latest US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
The university has moved up 42 places in the overall rankings in the past two years and now ranks No. 118 among public schools.
UMSL launches new bachelor’s degree program in data science and analysis
Students can begin enrolling in the interdisciplinary program with emphasis areas in biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, social science and supply chain analytics.
Opportunity Scholarship empowers academically gifted high school graduates to study at UMSL
Eva Konde, Abigail Wall, Max Evets, Miranda Martin and Candra Mottert are the latest recipients of the all-inclusive scholarship and will join this fall’s freshman class.
SWIC transfer student makes a data-driven decision to study computer science at UMSL
Community College President’s Scholarship recipient Rachel Spearing uses creativity to code computer language as she pursues a degree in computer science.
4 areas where UMSL women lead the charge
UMSL Daily celebrates Women’s History Month with stories of UMSL women who have been making strides, taking charge and changing lives.
US Bank awards scholarships to four UMSL cybersecurity students
Shreya Chand, Timothy Robinson, Bharath Mukka and Jianyu Wang received $2,500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to fund their studies.
Computer scientist Sharlee Climer investigating pathways of COVID-19 with support of new NIH grant
Climer and her colleagues at Washington University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory received a $650,000 grant to try to uncover why the disease produces different symptoms.
Badri Adhikari receives NSF grant for research on protein distance prediction
Adhikari’s research uses artificial intelligence to create algorithms that predict the distance between protein pairs in amino acids – an issue characterized as a top 100 unsolved problem.
Liane Constantine working collaboratively to strengthen UMSL’s international mission
UMSL Global’s new interim executive director has spent her career building global partnerships and knows firsthand the impact being abroad can have on students.
Tahj Gayfield prioritizes connections with students and campus leadership
Through UMSL Ambassadors, Cru and the Office of Student Involvement, Tahj Gayfield used every opportunity to enjoy his time on campus.
Meehan Scholarship recipients honored at annual breakfast
The annual scholarship awards $3,000 to junior and senior undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Ask an Expert: Why your phone won’t become self-aware and other fears about AI
From election manipulation to identity impersonation, AI is a tool easily misused, say Badri Adhikari, Cezary Janikow and Gualtiero Piccinini.
Joshua John pursuing computer science degree with aid from NHBZ-UMSL Undergraduate Scholarship
The scholarship has been awarded the past five years with funding from Susan Feigenbaum, professor emeritus of economics, and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose.
UMSL internships help Jennings students get a head start on college
The third year of the UMSL/Jennings Summer Internship Program gave 13 high school students the chance to work as research assistants under the tutelage of UMSL instructors in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, economics, education and music.
MIMH Professor David Tate honored for his research on traumatic brain injuries
The associate research professor at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health was named the Senior Faculty Investigator of the Year.
Dressed to impress, resumes in hand: UMSL students, alumni get their feet in the door at Spring Career Fair
Around 450 UMSL students and alumni suited up for the fair, which had 134 companies and organizations in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on North Campus.
Summer science experience in high school inspires 2 students now in UMSL’s freshman class
Evan Montgomery (pictured) and Precious Taylor worked in Associate Professor Chung Wong’s lab while taking part in the REAP/STARS programs in 2016.
U.S. Bank awards UMSL students cybersecurity scholarships
David Autry, Alan Alyas and Vii Bishop are the first recipients of the new scholarship.
The biggest competitive advantage: UMSL interns embrace opportunities in first Ameren Accelerator cohort
Ten students are enjoying the benefits of the innovative program while working with the seven participating companies.
Cybersecurity program obtains $493,000 in NSA-funded grants to elevate curriculum, lab infrastructure
The two grants will fund lab infrastructures, enhance equipment and advance curricula.
Meehan Scholarship awarded to 28 students in College of Arts and Sciences
More than 200 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in memory of late political science professor Eugene J. Meehan in 2002.
Ameren IT hopeful, UMSL computer science major sees new possibilities after returning to school
Jacob Li went back for a computer science degree despite not having any coding experience. Now he’s an IT intern at Ameren.
UMSL working to build partnership with Osmania University in India
The budding relationship adds to UMSL’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach around the globe so it can attract more international students.
Students advocate for international education, explore history of democracy in Jefferson City
Jianyu Wang (at left) and Animesh Panda (at right) joined UMSL staff members for an enlightening trip to the Missouri State Capitol earlier this month.
Class assignment begun two years ago lives on as printed book and card game
The project that Nicholas O’Brien and Chris Rolwes helped pull together for course credit in a technical writing class has morphed into a real way to explore St. Louis.
More to mail than stamps: Computer science alumni, now USPS IT pros, earn consecutive promotions
Edwin Schaeffer, David Ellis and James Vaughn each stepped up to the title of computer programmer/analyst at the USPS St. Louis I/T Solutions Center.
ISCC gives students exposure, networking opportunities
UMSL students networked with representatives from area businesses during the Information Systems Career Conference.
UMSL-grown Beanstalk Web Solutions takes root
A group of UMSL computer science students and one alumnus make up Beanstalk Web Solutions, the web development and internet marketing company created by senior Tim Hebel.
Tough-love teaching wins computer scientist Chancellor’s Award
Sanjiv Bhatia will receive the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 16 during the State of the University Address.
Philosopher publishes book on physical computation
UMSL Professor Gualtiero Piccinini’s new book examines the philosophical ideas surrounding physical computation.
Student’s iOS game app lands him programming internship
Computer science graduate student Eryn Cantrell’s summer internship is at the application and mobile development company Asynchrony in St. Louis.
Space to simply be: Student haunts and hideaways are central to campus experience
As useful as a map can be, getting to know a place like UMSL requires exploring it in person. So does discovering a favorite spot.
Pi Day winner talks digits, memorization
Freshman Omar Ismail covers his eyes to concentrate on reciting pi, a number with an infinite decimal representation best known by its first three digits (3.14).
Computer scientist receives NSF funding
Martin Pelikan, associate professor of computer science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has received a...
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