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The UMKC School of Science and Engineering features nationally recognized faculty and first-rate facilities.

With 13 academic areas in the sciences, engineering and math, there are numerous opportunities to build your career.

10/19/2026

Our earth and environmental sciences students and faculty recently attended the Geological Society of America Connects 2026 conference, where several students had the opportunity to present their research posters and share their work with the geoscience community! 🌎

10/14/2026

At the STEM Career Fair, more than 80 employers from Kansas City and beyond connected with students in the School of Science and Engineering to explore opportunities in engineering, construction, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, research and more.

With so many fields represented, students had the chance to explore the wide range of possibilities available in STEM.

Thank you to all the employers and campus partners who helped our students explore what’s next!

10/09/2026

Fuel innovation and hands-on learning by supporting SSE student teams and organizations through Launch, our crowdfunding campaign. These dedicated student groups spend the year building robots, engineering human-powered vehicles, solving advanced programming challenges, attending conferences and pursuing professional development. By backing these dynamic student teams and organizations, you’re helping students turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact.

Learn more about the UMKC SSE student teams and organizations you'll be supporting with Launch: https://giving.umkc.edu/launch-student-teams-crowdfunding

10/07/2026

It wasn't a real volcano, but it was just as exciting! Students gathered at the Quad as Trashcano brought volcanic processes to life through an interactive demonstration. Led by associate professor Alison Graettinger, the experiment used rubber duckies and colorful plush toys to simulate volcanic eruption dynamics. 🌋

10/06/2026

How are today's interns using AI in the workplace? At the "Using AI in the Workplace: An Intern's Perspective" panel, current SSE students shared how they used AI during internships with leading organizations and what those experiences taught them about the future of work.

The panel featured:

- Nicolas Aponte, who interned at Netsmart
- Colton Hanson, who interned at Cboe Global Markets
- Joe Troester, who interned at Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group
- Eric Xiao, who interned at Euronet Worldwide

A special thank you to Assistant Teaching Professor Zachary Theiss for moderating the event!

09/25/2026

Interested in architecture, design or city planning? Join us at the UMKC Architecture and Urban Planning Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Future students and their families can explore our studios, meet professors, connect with current students and learn about our programs.

Located in the heart of Kansas City, UMKC connects students to a thriving design scene and world-class architecture firms, creating hands-on learning and internship opportunities from day one.

Register now: https://futureroo.umkc.edu/register/aupdopenhouse26

09/24/2026

At State of the University, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal highlighted the people powering UMKC's momentum. He welcomed new School of Science and Engineering Dean Miguel Mostafá, Ph.D., a researcher of remarkable caliber. He also celebrated faculty members Zahra Niroobakhsh, Ph.D. and Shuhao Cao, Ph.D., who recently received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards, the first awarded to UMKC SSE faculty in at least 17 years.

More State of the University highlights: https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/september/big-leaps-from-umkc-state-of-the-university-2026.html

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall! We can't wait for campus walks to look like this. 🍂

09/18/2026

At the UMKC Innovation Studio, students are creating technology that makes a difference. In partnership with Ability KC, they have developed software to improve digital accessibility for individuals undergoing rehabilitation.

Their solutions support adaptive gaming, streamline QuadStick profile creation and expand scanning access for computer use, helping patients engage more fully in therapy, access technology more independently and experience more personalized care.

09/17/2026

We were excited to have Jeff Martin, Assistant City Manager of the City of Kansas City and Ann Holliday (MBA '00), Vice President of the Downtown Council of Kansas City on campus to speak about the Roy Blunt Luminary Park! They shared an inside look on the vision it takes to plan this transformational downtown project and what it means for Kansas City's future.

Thanks to the SSE Alumni Board, especially Kingsley Kantanka (BS '12, MS '19) and Jason Cornett (BS '15), for hosting this event.

Address

5110 Rockhill Road, Rm 534
Kansas City, MO
64110

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18162352399

Website

https://sse.umkc.edu/

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