Through this experience, I realized that real-world research is significantly more complex, involving uncertainty, incomplete data, and the need for creative problem-solving approaches.
- Arpith Mysore, Physics
Research Without Boundaries: Discover, Innovate, and Excel at Missouri S&T
Research is an integral part of the Missouri S&T experience, offering undergraduate students a rich and distinctive academic environment. Across all departments, students have the opportunity to engage in meaningful scholarly work alongside renowned faculty — developing critical thinking and analytical skills while gaining valuable real-world experience.
From our internationally recognized science and engineering programs to our strong contributions in business, psychology, and communication, S&T provides a wide range of hands-on research opportunities. Undergraduate students work in state-of-the-art laboratories, onsite foundry, experimental mine, and even our campus nuclear reactor. Beyond campus, students can participate in off-site research at field stations or join faculty-led excursions — exploring natural environments and applying knowledge in dynamic, real-world settings that inspire curiosity and discovery. S&T encourages interdisciplinary research opportunities. Giving students the opportunity to see how their program integrates into a completely different field/area. Wherever your interests may lie, a wide range of research opportunities awaits — ready to fuel your curiosity and expand your potential.