Through robotics, drones, industry visits and hands-on projects, middle and high school students discovered the possibilities of engineering while gaining a closer look at opportunities available through UMSL’s new School of Engineering.
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UMSL Engineering Summer Camps plant seeds for future engineers in the St. Louis region
Through robotics, drones, industry visits and hands-on projects, middle and high school students discovered the possibilities of engineering while gaining a closer look at opportunities available through UMSL’s new School of Engineering.
UMSL Engineering Summer Camps plant seeds for future engineers in the St. Louis region
Through robotics, drones, industry visits and hands-on projects, middle and high school students discovered the possibilities of engineering while gaining a closer look at opportunities available through UMSL’s new School of Engineering.
UMSL Engineering Summer Camps plant seeds for future engineers in the St. Louis region
Through robotics, drones, industry visits and hands-on projects, middle and high school students discovered the possibilities of engineering while gaining a closer look at opportunities available through UMSL’s new School of Engineering.
UMSL in motion: Teaching aids
Social media manager Valerie Furlong spoke to Professor Xin Wang about the value of humanoid and quadruped robots and how they’re being incorporated into the electrical engineering curriculum.
UMSL in motion: Teaching aids
Social media manager Valerie Furlong spoke to Professor Xin Wang about the value of humanoid and quadruped robots and how they’re being incorporated into the electrical engineering curriculum.
UMSL in motion: Teaching aids
Social media manager Valerie Furlong spoke to Professor Xin Wang about the value of humanoid and quadruped robots and how they’re being incorporated into the electrical engineering curriculum.
Eye on UMSL: Bend, but don’t break
Engineering students put their designs to the test during their “Elementary Engineering Design” course at the end of the spring semester.
Eye on UMSL: Bend, but don’t break
Engineering students put their designs to the test during their “Elementary Engineering Design” course at the end of the spring semester.
Eye on UMSL: Bend, but don’t break
Engineering students put their designs to the test during their “Elementary Engineering Design” course at the end of the spring semester.
Ameren invests $1 million in UMSL School of Engineering and its students
The funding supports a new electrical engineering lab, scholarships and hands-on learning experiences.
Ameren invests $1 million in UMSL School of Engineering and its students
The funding supports a new electrical engineering lab, scholarships and hands-on learning experiences.
Ameren invests $1 million in UMSL School of Engineering and its students
The funding supports a new electrical engineering lab, scholarships and hands-on learning experiences.
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UMSL students earn awards, recognition for innovative business ideas at regional pitch competition
Freshman Ethan Wallace received a $10,000 prize for his invention at a regional entrepreneurship competition, while fellow student Asmahan Ghaleb gained valuable industry connections.
UMSL recognizes the exceptional work of its researchers during annual Research and Innovation Celebration
The university honored Claire Wolff, Erika Gibb, Jodi Woodruff, Azim Ahmadzadeh, Jalene LaMontagne, Jill Delston, Cynthia Dupureur and Xin Wang with awards.
Vice Chancellor Reggie Hill discusses enrollment and career advancement strategies in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Hill joined host Nate Fleming to chat about leadership, team-building and the student‑focused approach that drives the university’s mission forward.
Bobby Stilwell, Allison Heimsath and Mike Seper receive UMSL Hero Awards
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Engineering students get glimpse at future careers while touring Basler Electric
A behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturer of power systems products shows UMSL students what they could accomplish with a degree from the new School of Engineering.
Engineering students make industry connections at MCAA convention
Seven freshmen from the UMSL School of Engineering traveled to the 2026 MCAA Annual Convention and networked with leaders in the mechanical contracting industry.
Eye on UMSL: Connected Conversations
Members of the Chancellor’s Council, college advisory boards and other supporters had a chance to meet UMSL leaders overseeing key programs and priorities at the university.
UMSL’s School of Engineering ready to ‘Elevate’ its work with robotics, AI
UMSL’s School of Engineering welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Elevate, an Airmen-led hub of the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s Innovation Office at Scott Air Force Base.
UMSL School of Engineering representatives make strong impression at Science Center expo
Professors George Nnanna and Xin Wang had help from freshmen Moses Prakash and Teddy Fallon in touting all that UMSL has to offer at “SciFest: Engineering Expo.”
George Nnanna describes development of UMSL’s School of Engineering in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
Nnanna, the school’s founding director, stressed the importance of building a curriculum that gives students opportunities to gain hands-on experience solving real-world engineering problems.
Kristin Sobolik to step down as UMSL chancellor effective July 1
Sobolik will transition to a position as chancellor emerita after leading a period of significant growth and transformation for the university.
Year in review: UMSL continues building for a stronger future
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year, including the launch of the UMSL School of Engineering and the naming of the Ed G. Smith College of Business, along with continuing campus transformation.
Through hands-on learning, UMSL’s new School of Engineering helps meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri
The new school not only helps the university meet the demand for trained engineers in Missouri but also gives students access to the only public engineering school in eastern Missouri.
First Science and Engineering Day gives aspiring scientists a taste of what UMSL has to offer
Nearly 60 prospective students attended the event on Oct. 17 and had a chance to learn about programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, physics and astronomy, and engineering.
Mechanical Contractors Association announces engineering scholarships, student club
The MCA will award four $2,500 scholarships for the 2025-26 school year while also launching a student club that will provide access to internships, jobs and industry connections.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces first-ever All-Campus Pitch Competition
The EIC will offer pitch workshops to help student participants refine their proposals before the competitions start in the spring semester.
School of Engineering faculty excited as first semester gets underway
Founding Director George Nnanna and his first two faculty hires, Xin Wang and Hamid Sanei, share a commitment to providing an experiential learning environment for UMSL students.
Convocation welcomes new students to UMSL campus, draws record crowd
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
UMSL welcomes 24 new faculty members as fall semester kicks off
The new faculty took part in an orientation organized by the Office of Academic Affairs last Tuesday to help get them ready for the new academic year.
George Nnanna named ABET commissioner and team chair
Nnanna, the founding director of the UMSL School of Engineering, will begin his five-year term with the Engineering Accreditation Commission on Aug. 1.
Inaugural UMSL Engineering Camp helps high school students build excitement about the field
More than 30 high school students from grades 9-12, representing more than 20 area high schools, attended the weeklong camp.
School of Engineering Founding Director George Nnanna meets with UMSL supporters at welcome event
Nnanna, who officially started April 1, has been busy building the School of Engineering curriculum and hiring faculty members in preparation for welcoming the inaugural cohort for the fall semester.
UMSL names George Nnanna founding director of new School of Engineering
Nnanna was the founding dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Permian Basin from 2018 to 2023 and more recently has been the director of its Texas Water and Energy Institute.
Year in review: UMSL sees transformative change during 2024
Look back at some of UMSL Daily’s top stories from the past year.
McDonnell Foundation awards $8 million grant to help grow new UMSL School of Engineering
The new school will begin enrolling students next fall as it works to address the workforce demand for more trained engineers in the St. Louis region and across the state of Missouri.
UMSL launching new School of Engineering to meet the workforce needs of St. Louis and the state of Missouri
The new school will begin enrolling students in the fall of 2025, operating alongside the existing joint engineering program and catering to more traditional, full-time students with classes on the UMSL campus.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
State of Missouri makes significant investments in new academic programs and ongoing campus transformation at UMSL
Capital funding will support a new on-campus engineering program, plus workforce and business innovation centers.
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