Ameren Pledges $1M for Construction of UMSL ‘Ameren Electrical Engineering Lab’
Pictured Above: Electrical engineering students under the direction of Professor and Electrical Engineering Program Coordinator Xin Wang (at right) showed off some of their work using humanoid and quadruped robots during a presentation on May 6.
Date Posted: May 26, 2026
Posted In: Ideas, Organizations, Workforce,
From The UMSL Daily: The University of Missouri–St. Louis continues to receive strong support from the St. Louis business community as it grows its School of Engineering.
Ameren has pledged $1 million to support construction of the Ameren Electrical Engineering Lab, currently being built in the UMSL Science Complex, along with additional funding for scholarships and programming to provide experiential learning opportunities for engineering students. This investment comes at a critical time, as demand for skilled engineers continues to grow across Missouri’s energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.
Leaders from Ameren will also serve on the School of Engineering’s Founding Corporate Council and Engineering Advisory Council, helping shape curriculum and strengthen alignment with industry needs.
Also Funding Middle School Program
Additionally, Ameren will continue to invest in the UMSL Bridge Program’s Saturday and Summer Academies, which provide STEM-focused instruction and college preparation to more than 2,000 middle school and high school students and their families across the St. Louis region each year.
Profound Impact
“Ameren’s extraordinary investment will have a profound impact on the future of our School of Engineering and in the students we serve,” Chancellor Kristin Sobolik said. “We are deeply grateful for this support as we expand opportunities for hands-on learning, strengthen connections with industry and help prepare the next generation of engineers and innovators for the St. Louis region and beyond.”
Committed to Investment
“We are committed to investing in the future of our communities and the workforce that powers them,” said Gwen Mizell, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Ameren. “Our partnership with UMSL will help create hands-on learning opportunities, expand access to engineering education and prepare students for in-demand careers in energy and technology.”