School of Computing and Engineering

John Kevern’s Pervious Concrete Research Impacts Many Areas

Posted by on January 3, 2011 at 10:01 am

John Kevern, assistant professor of civil engineering in the School of Computing and Engineering, is conducting several nationally-funded pervious concrete related research projects which are providing SCE civil engineering students with research opportunities.   Pervious concrete is a specialty concrete with properties that reduces storm water run-off due to its ability to absorb rain water, the […]

UMKC professor’s U.S. Air Force research could produce vehicles with minds of their own

Posted by on June 25, 2010 at 3:46 pm

If Professor Vijay Kumar’s project goes as planned, maybe texting while driving will not be the issue it is today. An automatic system would guide cars on their way, leaving the “driver” free to text, shave or even nap! Such a system could be used for national defense purposes, as well. This summer, University of […]

QM Power/UMKC collaboration brings world’s most efficient motor, generator and actuator technology to KC

Posted by on April 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm

New magnetic circuit technology is about to revolutionize the way manufacturers and customers design and use electric motors, generators and actuators – providing more efficiency, power density and reliability while helping consumers save money and minimize their carbon footprints. And this month, Kansas City’s Green Impact Zone will become home to ongoing research and development […]