University of Missouri - Rolla

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Mission Statement

The University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri?s Research Technological University, offers educational programs in major disciplines that are technology-based, technology-dependent, or complementary to these programs and is responsible for meeting Missouri?s need for engineering education. It is a premier source of leaders for our rapidly changing society -- leaders able to identify and solve complex societal and technical challenges; to create, assimilate, synthesize and communicate knowledge; to work effectively as team members in diverse environments; to adapt to change through life-long learning; and to improve quality of life for the citizens of the state and nation. UMR conducts nationally recognized research and develops and integrates new technologies in areas which improve the well-being of our citizens. The university stimulates economic development by creating and disseminating knowledge, by providing an educated work force, by encouraging and providing continuing education for lifelong learning, and by fostering partnerships among university, industry, and government groups. UMR emphasizes a broad range of educational and research programs with special emphasis on science and technology.