College of Engineering and Computing

Dear friends, 

At Missouri University of Science and Technology, conducting research that directly benefits society has long been in our DNA. Bioengineering has always been an important part of S&T’s research mission and focus, and many of our faculty members have made important advancements in this area.

I am excited to share that, beginning fall 2024, we plan to formally combine our bioengineering research focus with our educational mission by offering a new bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. We expect to offer a new Ph.D. in bioengineering next year as well. These new academic programs will fit perfectly with S&T’s already-established research portfolio and allow our students to be even more prepared to shape the future of health and medicine through engineering.

The articles featured in this newsletter highlight some of the great bioengineering-focused work at S&T and should make it clear why our university continues to be a national destination of choice for people who are passionate about making a difference.

Enjoy! 

“This degree will allow us to train the engineering workforce of the future at the intersection of engineering and medicine,” says Dr. David Borrok, vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing.

A Missouri S&T professor who is pioneering new glaucoma treatments was awarded the National Institutes for Health’s R01 grant, which will provide his research team with $2.5 million in funding over the next five years.

When an ill person schedules a doctor visit, blood work or other diagnostic testing is often required before a diagnosis is determined. Missouri S&T researcher Dr. Jie Huang is developing technology that would allow patients to “just breathe” and avoid that testing.

S&T researchers are developing new 3D-printed hydrogel dressings to speed up and improve the healing process for patients with second-degree burns. What separates S&T’s research from standard hydrogels is that the team is focusing on precisely 3D-printing dressings that also include bioactive borate glass.

More students and recent graduates of Missouri S&T took the Fundamentals of Engineering exam offered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) last year than any other school in the nation.

College of Engineering and Computing

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