As an entering freshman at the University of Mississippi, George Byers (BA 69, MS 75) was undecided about what field of study he wanted to pursue. Then he met John G. Douglas, then chair and professor of geology and geological engineering. “Dr. Douglas’ global experience as a petroleum geologist, his personal attention to students andRead the story …
Graduate student developing software used in calculating flood arrival, damage
January 28, 2013 by
Several dams fail or nearly fail each year, including two in Mississippi during late August-early September 2012 in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. Such catastrophic conditions are why Marcus McGrath’s research at the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering is so valuable. The Atlanta native, who is pursuing both a master’sRead the story …
MMRI overhauls remotely operated vehicle to plumb gulf’s deepest depths
January 28, 2013 by
Who says you can’t make something already good even better? Certainly not marine-systems specialists who are at the University of Mississippi, working with their upgraded and improved robotic Station Service Device, or SSD, which is a Remotely Operated Vehicle, or ROV, designed to perform basic functions necessary to marine research. Designed and built in 2006Read the story …
Alumna manages energy projects in Alabama, Florida Panhandle
January 28, 2013 by
A decade ago, Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) was only beginning her professional career as an engineer. Several promotions later, she is engineering manager for Johnson Controls Energy Solutions’ Alabama market. “I am responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering development of all [JCES] projects in the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle,” Morgan said.Read the story …
Alumna manages energy projects in Alabama, Florida Panhandle
January 28, 2013 by
A decade ago, Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) was only beginning her professional career as an engineer. Several promotions later, she is engineering manager for Johnson Controls Energy Solutions’ Alabama market. “I am responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering development of all [JCES] projects in the state of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle,” Morgan said.Read the story …
Celebrated HIV Doctor to Speak at Honors College Convocation
Dr. Hannah Gay renowned as medical pioneer for functionally curing infected infant
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the world’s most influential people will deliver the keynote address at the annual spring convocation for the University of Mississippi’s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Dr. Hannah Gay, who was recognized by Time magazine for “orchestrating an incredible breakthrough” in the long-running search for an HIV cure, will speak about herRead the story …
Rebels Punch Ticket To National Team Indoor Finals
January 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. — The No. 13 ranked Ole Miss men’s tennis team punched its ticket to the ITA National Team Indoor Final 16 with a dominating 4-0 win over NC State in the final round of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend here Saturday afternoon at the Gillom Sports Center. With the win, the Rebels (2-0) earnedRead the story …
Rebels Survive In Auburn
January 26, 2013 by
LaDarius White With A Team-High 17 Points AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Marshall Henderson made the go-ahead free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining, and No. 23 Ole Miss survived Auburn, 63-61. The Rebels (17-2, 6-0 SEC) are off to the best start in program history after sweating out their ninth straight win in the closing secondsRead the story …
35 Rebels Named to SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
January 26, 2013 by
Five Four-Time Honorees On List OXFORD, Miss. – Thirty-five Ole Miss student-athletes were among the 629 total named to the 2012 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll, announced Thursday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. There were 20 Ole Miss student-athletes from football, 10 student-athletes from soccer and five from volleyball who were named to theRead the story …