NSF grant 1 (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption Matt Maschmann, left, and Tommy Sewell examine a piece of equipment in the MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute at the University of Missouri. Maschmann and Sewell are the co-directors of the institute. Zac Anderson/University of Missouri Credit University of Missouri Usage Restrictions For media use License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.