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About 600 children and their parents explored University of Missouri science, technology, engineering and math research and creative activity hands-on during the Columbia Young Scientists Expo. Here, children explore a number of insects, including butterflies.

Exploring MU science and technology up close

The Connector’s Columbia Young Scientists Expo connects families with MU research and creative activity.

The UM System Research Data Ecosystem includes powerful servers like the ones pictured here that offer researchers more storage and speed.

Go further, faster with Hellbender

University of Missouri System researchers will have access to next-generation storage and computing technology thanks to Hellbender, a new High-Power Computing environment.

A microscopic image of a pronuclear injection of reagents into zygotes

Gene editing for a cure

The Animal Modeling Core helps researchers edit DNA to test treatments for and understand genetic diseases.

Join us as we celebrate research at Show Me Research Week.

Seven things to know about Show Me Research Week

Dive into the weeklong event celebrating Mizzou student research and creative activity.

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Celebrate student research, creativity

Two students participating in Show Me Research Week share their psychology research. They are among hundreds involved in the campuswide event. 

Situated in a 30-foot-deep pool, the 10-megawatt core of the MU Research Reactor (MURR) is used to expose samples and produce isotopes for medical radiopharmaceuticals and research. MURR began operations in 1966 and is currently the only research reactor in the world that operates six and half days per week, year-round. Using this unique facility, the University of Missouri has long been a leader in developing lifesaving imaging and cancer treatments.

MU announces initiative for NextGen MURR

Request for Qualification/Request for Proposal is the first step for NextGen MURR as MU looks to expand its capabilities in medical radioisotope development.

A woman kneels on the ground in a well lit performance art space. She is placing brightly colored flowers on the ground in a pattern.

How art heals

Katina Bitsicas, assistant professor in the School of Visual Studies, researches how creating art through digital storytelling can help the recently bereaved cope with their grief.

Protein structure model

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A partnership with IT Research Support Solutions helped Jianlin Cheng, William and Nancy Thompson Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and his team rank first in an international competition. 

Developing zebrafish embryo

Magnifying unseen worlds

MU’s Advanced Light Microscopy Core has helped hundreds of investigators visualize and advance their research for more than 30 years.

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Hot topics are online for MU grants community

National Science Foundation grant proposals with off-campus research must include a plan for creating and maintaining safe and inclusive work environments.