MIZZOU INFO 5/13/2026 - 5/19/2026

Researchers in the MU Dept. of Occupational Therapy are seeking autistic youth ages 13-21 who have at least one year left in high school and can participate in a back and forth conversation and a primary caregiver for a research study. Participants will complete online assessments at three timepoints over a 6-month period and complete telehealth appointments once a week for 3 months. Some may be invited for an interview after telehealth appointments. Participation is voluntary. Participants will be compensated for their time. Principal Investigator: Dr. Melanie Tkach at muchsfam-lifelab@missouri.edu or 573-882-0992.

Researchers in the MU Dept. of Occupational Therapy are seeking autistic youth ages 13-21 who have at least one year left in high school and can participate in a back and forth conversation and a primary caregiver for a research study. Participants will complete online assessments at three timepoints over a 6-month period and complete telehealth appointments once a week for 3 months. Some may be invited for an interview after telehealth appointments. Participation is voluntary. Participants will be compensated for their time. Principal Investigator: Dr. Melanie Tkach at muchsfam-lifelab@missouri.edu or 573-882-0992.

Are you married or in a long-term cohabiting relationship for at least one year? Are both partners ages 45–64, overweight or obese and does at least one partner have type 2 diabetes? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Missouri research study examining how couples’ daily routines—such as sleep and activity patterns—and relationship quality relate to cardiovascular health and everyday well-being.

Participation involves one or two in-person research visits at the University of Missouri, followed by a 20-day at-home period. During this time, both partners will wear a wrist device that measures sleep and activity and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm, complete brief smartphone-based surveys four times per day and return devices at the end of the study.

Each partner can earn up to $215 for full participation, for a total of up to $430 per couple.

For more information, contact Eunjin Tracy in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Missouri — eunjintracy@missouri.edu.

Location: CTSU West, University Hospital, 5th Floor, 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201

Are you married or in a long-term cohabiting relationship for at least one year? Are both partners ages 45–64, overweight or obese and does at least one partner have type 2 diabetes? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Missouri research study examining how couples’ daily routines—such as sleep and activity patterns—and relationship quality relate to cardiovascular health and everyday well-being.

Participation involves one or two in-person research visits at the University of Missouri, followed by a 20-day at-home period. During this time, both partners will wear a wrist device that measures sleep and activity and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm, complete brief smartphone-based surveys four times per day and return devices at the end of the study.

Each partner can earn up to $215 for full participation, for a total of up to $430 per couple.

For more information, contact Eunjin Tracy in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Missouri — eunjintracy@missouri.edu.

Location: CTSU West, University Hospital, 5th Floor, 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201

Are you interested in participating in a speech experiment at the University of Missouri? Are you within the age range of 18-89 years with normal or corrected to normal vision, normal hearing and no history of stroke, brain injury or neurological disease?

About the study:

The Neural Substrates of Speech and Timing (NeSST) Lab is seeking participants for research studies consisting of 1-2 visits lasting 1-3 hours each, to be scheduled at your convenience. The study consists of a task where you will produce words or sentences. We will make audio recordings of your speech during these speech tasks. We will also ask you to wear headphones during the speaking task, so we can play back your voice or other sounds.

You may also complete some neuropsychological assessments of cognition, attention, speech and movement.

You will be paid $15/hour for your participation in the project. These studies take place at Lewis and Clark Halls at the University of Missouri.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out our speech study eligibility form. Email us at speechtiming@health.missouri.edu or visit the NeSST lab website if you have any questions.

Are you interested in participating in a speech experiment at the University of Missouri? Are you within the age range of 18-89 years with normal or corrected to normal vision, normal hearing and no history of stroke, brain injury or neurological disease?

About the study:

The Neural Substrates of Speech and Timing (NeSST) Lab is seeking participants for research studies consisting of 1-2 visits lasting 1-3 hours each, to be scheduled at your convenience. The study consists of a task where you will produce words or sentences. We will make audio recordings of your speech during these speech tasks. We will also ask you to wear headphones during the speaking task, so we can play back your voice or other sounds.

You may also complete some neuropsychological assessments of cognition, attention, speech and movement.

You will be paid $15/hour for your participation in the project. These studies take place at Lewis and Clark Halls at the University of Missouri.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out our speech study eligibility form. Email us at speechtiming@health.missouri.edu or visit the NeSST lab website if you have any questions.

Recruiting women who have given birth in the last 5 years and are not currently pregnant/lactating who were OR were NOT diagnosed with gestational diabetes during their pregnancy for a metabolism study. This study has a screening visit (~2 hr), two metabolic testing visits (~20 and 24 hr) and daily self-administered growth hormone injections for 6-8 days. Compensation up to $715 provided. Complete our survey to see if you may qualify or contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at ahmc4@health.missouri.edu for more information!

Recruiting women who have given birth in the last 5 years and are not currently pregnant/lactating who were OR were NOT diagnosed with gestational diabetes during their pregnancy for a metabolism study. This study has a screening visit (~2 hr), two metabolic testing visits (~20 and 24 hr) and daily self-administered growth hormone injections for 6-8 days. Compensation up to $715 provided. Complete our survey to see if you may qualify or contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at ahmc4@health.missouri.edu for more information!

Are you generally healthy, between the ages of 45-75, without major dietary restrictions/allergies, not taking cholesterol/statin medication and exercise less than 2.5 hours per week? If so, you may be eligible for a meal-based metabolism study looking at the impact of certain types and amounts of protein on build-up (plaque) in blood vessels. This study involves a screening visit (~4 hours) and 4 overnight meal test visits with blood sampling and endothelial cell collection (~20 hours each; one with body imaging DEXA scan). Eligible participants will be compensated up to $1,000. Complete our brief survey to see if you are eligible. For more information contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at MittendorferLab@umsystem.edu.

Are you generally healthy, between the ages of 45-75, without major dietary restrictions/allergies, not taking cholesterol/statin medication and exercise less than 2.5 hours per week? If so, you may be eligible for a meal-based metabolism study looking at the impact of certain types and amounts of protein on build-up (plaque) in blood vessels. This study involves a screening visit (~4 hours) and 4 overnight meal test visits with blood sampling and endothelial cell collection (~20 hours each; one with body imaging DEXA scan). Eligible participants will be compensated up to $1,000. Complete our brief survey to see if you are eligible. For more information contact Dr. Mittendorfer’s lab at MittendorferLab@umsystem.edu.

Do you have a future Tiger in your life who loves to build, create and explore? Mizzou Engineering offers exciting, hands-on camps to turn their curiosity into action. Children can build an underwater robot, use coding to detect cyber attacks, find solutions to prevent pollution, discover the field of geospatial science, design a video game and delve into artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Mizzou Engineering’s summer camps run in May, June, July and August. Visit our website to explore all camps and sign up today!

Do you have a future Tiger in your life who loves to build, create and explore? Mizzou Engineering offers exciting, hands-on camps to turn their curiosity into action. Children can build an underwater robot, use coding to detect cyber attacks, find solutions to prevent pollution, discover the field of geospatial science, design a video game and delve into artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Mizzou Engineering’s summer camps run in May, June, July and August. Visit our website to explore all camps and sign up today!

The Department of Medicine is seeking individuals between 60-80 years of age who do not have diabetes or heart disease to participate in a research study. This study includes use of the medication empagliflozin and studies its effect on vascular health. Total compensation for the study will be $600. Study will last about 5 months. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Atkins by email at MUENDOManriqueLab@health.missouri.edu.

The Department of Medicine is seeking individuals between 60-80 years of age who do not have diabetes or heart disease to participate in a research study. This study includes use of the medication empagliflozin and studies its effect on vascular health. Total compensation for the study will be $600. Study will last about 5 months. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Atkins by email at MUENDOManriqueLab@health.missouri.edu.

The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition (BCECC) can help you find out with free screening to assess the general development and social-emotional health of your children ages 2 months to 5 years who live in Boone County. The screening takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. BCECC staff will discuss results with you and share resources to support your family. Register and complete an appropriate age survey for your child today.

The Boone County Early Childhood Coalition (BCECC) can help you find out with free screening to assess the general development and social-emotional health of your children ages 2 months to 5 years who live in Boone County. The screening takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. BCECC staff will discuss results with you and share resources to support your family. Register and complete an appropriate age survey for your child today.

We are inviting high school students to participate with a close friend in a study about texting and friendship. To be eligible, teens must own a smartphone and use it regularly to communicate with the participating friend. Participation involves two visits to our research lab at MU. Friends will complete surveys and do a short activity together and then text each other as they normally would for two weeks. At the second visit, we will securely download the text messages exchanged between the two friends during the study period. Both friends will receive $50 for completing both lab visits and can enter to win a $100 gift card by completing an online survey six months later. If interested, contact Allie Spiekerman (aspiekerman@missouri.edu).

We are inviting high school students to participate with a close friend in a study about texting and friendship. To be eligible, teens must own a smartphone and use it regularly to communicate with the participating friend. Participation involves two visits to our research lab at MU. Friends will complete surveys and do a short activity together and then text each other as they normally would for two weeks. At the second visit, we will securely download the text messages exchanged between the two friends during the study period. Both friends will receive $50 for completing both lab visits and can enter to win a $100 gift card by completing an online survey six months later. If interested, contact Allie Spiekerman (aspiekerman@missouri.edu).

The Alcohol Cognitions lab is recruiting participants for a 12-month research study investigating alcohol use. Individuals that turn 21 years old within the next 4 months and regularly drink alcohol (at least once a week) may be eligible. Participation includes at least one 3-hour session and two 4-8 hour alcohol administration sessions in the lab, and two online follow-up questionnaires. You will be compensated up to $815 for your participation. Please contact Dr. McCarthy and project staff at tldrstudy@missouri.edu for more information.

The Alcohol Cognitions lab is recruiting participants for a 12-month research study investigating alcohol use. Individuals that turn 21 years old within the next 4 months and regularly drink alcohol (at least once a week) may be eligible. Participation includes at least one 3-hour session and two 4-8 hour alcohol administration sessions in the lab, and two online follow-up questionnaires. You will be compensated up to $815 for your participation. Please contact Dr. McCarthy and project staff at tldrstudy@missouri.edu for more information.

Looking for a career with more impact?

Now is the time to explore graduate programs from the BBME Department in Health Care Project Management and Health Informatics.

Gain the skills employers are seeking in leadership, technology, data systems and healthcare innovation. Coursework in Project Management also prepares students for CAPM or PMP certification.

Whether you want to advance in your current role or transition into a growing field, these programs can help you move forward faster. Career opportunities include:
• Healthcare Leadership
• Informatics
• Consulting
• Systems Development
• Executive Roles

Online Information session Wed, June 10, Noon-1 p.m.

Email bbmeadmissions@missouri.edu to register.

Looking for a career with more impact?

Now is the time to explore graduate programs from the BBME Department in Health Care Project Management and Health Informatics.

Gain the skills employers are seeking in leadership, technology, data systems and healthcare innovation. Coursework in Project Management also prepares students for CAPM or PMP certification.

Whether you want to advance in your current role or transition into a growing field, these programs can help you move forward faster. Career opportunities include:
• Healthcare Leadership
• Informatics
• Consulting
• Systems Development
• Executive Roles

Online Information session Wed, June 10, Noon-1 p.m.

Email bbmeadmissions@missouri.edu to register.

Are you a cyclist interested in helping shape the future of bicycle fitting? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to validate the use of an automated fitting jig. This study involves 5 in-person sessions: one fitting session (approximately a $275 value), two functional threshold power tests and two steady state tests. Dynamic riding and muscular performance data will be collected to gain insights into rider comfort and fatigue. Learn more about your cycling efficiency and fitness while contributing to new knowledge in cycling comfort, biomechanics and bicycle design.

For more information contact Garrett Robison in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at gdr998@umsystem.edu.

Are you a cyclist interested in helping shape the future of bicycle fitting? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to validate the use of an automated fitting jig. This study involves 5 in-person sessions: one fitting session (approximately a $275 value), two functional threshold power tests and two steady state tests. Dynamic riding and muscular performance data will be collected to gain insights into rider comfort and fatigue. Learn more about your cycling efficiency and fitness while contributing to new knowledge in cycling comfort, biomechanics and bicycle design.

For more information contact Garrett Robison in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at gdr998@umsystem.edu.

Mizzou Parking & Transportation values your input about the services we provide.

Would you please let us know what you think about our parking program and the Tiger Line Shuttle in a brief parking satisfaction survey? Your input will help us plan for future improvements.

You can find the survey here. 

It should take no more than five minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous.

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us and helping us improve. 

Mizzou Parking & Transportation values your input about the services we provide.

Would you please let us know what you think about our parking program and the Tiger Line Shuttle in a brief parking satisfaction survey? Your input will help us plan for future improvements.

You can find the survey here. 

It should take no more than five minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous.

Thanks for sharing your feedback with us and helping us improve. 

Join us over Zoom to learn strategies and tips to strengthen your communication skills, discover qualities of a good partner and enrich your own personal well-being in this six- week class. Participants must be single, 18 or older and living in Missouri. For more information or to set up your enrollment meeting, contact us at 573-882-4325 or email kara.duke@missouri.edu. Start dates: May 20, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.; May 26, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.; June 3, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join us over Zoom to learn strategies and tips to strengthen your communication skills, discover qualities of a good partner and enrich your own personal well-being in this six- week class. Participants must be single, 18 or older and living in Missouri. For more information or to set up your enrollment meeting, contact us at 573-882-4325 or email kara.duke@missouri.edu. Start dates: May 20, Wednesdays 1-3 p.m.; May 26, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.; June 3, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.

We're seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Join us for one 60-minute, in-person screen visit and three five-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time. To learn more and check if you qualify, contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit our website to complete a questionnaire. 

We're seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Join us for one 60-minute, in-person screen visit and three five-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time. To learn more and check if you qualify, contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit our website to complete a questionnaire. 

Calling all Mizzou and MU Health Care employees! From May 1-July 1, when you purchase two months of membership, get your third month FREE. 

Whether you want to beat the heat in the Tiger Grotto, hit the cardio gallery or join a yoga class, summer is the perfect time to enjoy our facilities with a lower-commitment, high-value plan. 

• Offer Valid May 1 – July 1.
• Visit our online portal to sign up! 
• Use RECSUMMER at checkout. 

See you at the Rec!

Calling all Mizzou and MU Health Care employees! From May 1-July 1, when you purchase two months of membership, get your third month FREE. 

Whether you want to beat the heat in the Tiger Grotto, hit the cardio gallery or join a yoga class, summer is the perfect time to enjoy our facilities with a lower-commitment, high-value plan. 

• Offer Valid May 1 – July 1.
• Visit our online portal to sign up! 
• Use RECSUMMER at checkout. 

See you at the Rec!

The Department of Radiology is seeking adults aged 18 years or older with no known heart disease and no implants for a research study. The purpose of this study is to improve cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods for measuring heart muscle motion and strain using non-contrast MRI. Participation involves one visit of approximately 1.5 hours. During the visit, participants will undergo cardiac MRI to evaluate heart motion. Information obtained from this study will help develop AI-based methods for assessing cardiac function. Monetary compensation is available. If interested in participating, please contact us at umhsradstudycoordinators@health.missouri.edu, or complete our brief survey.

The Department of Radiology is seeking adults aged 18 years or older with no known heart disease and no implants for a research study. The purpose of this study is to improve cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods for measuring heart muscle motion and strain using non-contrast MRI. Participation involves one visit of approximately 1.5 hours. During the visit, participants will undergo cardiac MRI to evaluate heart motion. Information obtained from this study will help develop AI-based methods for assessing cardiac function. Monetary compensation is available. If interested in participating, please contact us at umhsradstudycoordinators@health.missouri.edu, or complete our brief survey.

Interested in STEM outreach? STEM Cubs is an K-8 outreach program that emphasizes early exposure and exploratory learning of STEM topics for all students in grades K-8. With partnerships in the College of Engineers and College of Education and Human Development, we work to develop interested instructors from the Mizzou community into classroom leaders to provide a meaningful experience for you, and our participants. No STEM or teaching experience required.

Apply now for our Summer session! Find details about instructing and our application on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please email umstemcubs@missouri.edu.

Interested in STEM outreach? STEM Cubs is an K-8 outreach program that emphasizes early exposure and exploratory learning of STEM topics for all students in grades K-8. With partnerships in the College of Engineers and College of Education and Human Development, we work to develop interested instructors from the Mizzou community into classroom leaders to provide a meaningful experience for you, and our participants. No STEM or teaching experience required.

Apply now for our Summer session! Find details about instructing and our application on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please email umstemcubs@missouri.edu.