University of Mississippi senior Corey Schaal of Paris, Tennessee, is the recipient of a national scholarship from the Underground Construction Association of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. The scholarship was established to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to pursue careers in the fields of tunneling, underground construction and associated disciplines. He was officiallyRead the story …
Geological Engineering Student Wins National Scholarship
Corey Schaal interning at Geotechnology Inc. in Memphis
July 30, 2014 by
Saying Goodbye to Summer at Ole Miss
July 25, 2014 by
With the beginning of Fall semester 2014 less than a month away, the time has come to slowly begin saying goodbye to the joys of summer at Ole Miss. Farewell abundant parking places near buildings where we work at any given time of day. It’s been great knowing that if I occasionally want to sleepRead the story …
University to Host STEM Summit July 18-19
Meeting focuses on impact of forensic science on 21st century workforce
July 16, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Representatives from governmental agencies, including the FBI and DEA, grades K-12 and higher education are scheduled to participate in a national conference this weekend at the University of Mississippi. The second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Summit meets July 18-19. The two-day event is being sponsored by UM’s forensic chemistry program, DepartmentRead the story …
UM, City of Oxford Renew Fire Contract
Arrangement mutually beneficial for campus, local communities
July 3, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Maintaining the longstanding arrangement that yields substantial savings and an improved fire rating, the University of Mississippi has renewed its quadrennial fire protection contract with the city of Oxford. Effective July 1, the university and the municipality continue the mutually beneficial agreement, which began in the 1980s. The city will continue toRead the story …
ChE Alumnus Recalls Good Ole (Miss) Days
C. J. Fayard reflects upon tenure as student, military service and successful career
July 2, 2014 by
George Bailey’s not the only man who can claim “It’s been a wonderful life!” Like the fictional lead character in Frank Capra’s popular Christmas movie, C. J. Fayard (ChE 52) has lived to fulfill the dreams he had as a young man growing up in Bay St. Louis. “I attended and was valedictorian of StRead the story …
CE Doctoral Student’s Paper Voted ‘Best’ at Geophysics Conference
Leti Wodajo invited to present this fall in Greece
June 30, 2014 by
A University of Mississippi civil engineering doctoral student’s research into the early detection of dam and levee problems has launched him onto the national and global stage. Leti Wodajo of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has been conducting research in applications of geophysics and geotechnical engineering since becoming a master’s student at Ole Miss. His academic prowessRead the story …
Cathy Grace is Amazing!
Geology lecturer recognized for excellence in academic advising of students
June 30, 2014 by
Perhaps the only thing more rewarding than knowing you have done a job well is the acknowledgement that others know it, too. That’s why when Cathy Grace received word she had been chosen for the Academic Advising Network’s Excellence in Advising Award, she was both surprised and gratified. “I was very honored and humbled toRead the story …
Jackson Prep Offering Engineering Courses
First dual credit courses scheduled for fall 2014 and spring 2015
June 30, 2014 by
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering is offering its pre-engineering curriculum to students at Jackson Preparatory School. Beginning in August, students will be able to enroll in dual credit courses taught at Jackson Preparatory that can earn them college credit. ENGR 207, a computer graphics course, is available during the fall semester. Introduction toRead the story …
ChE Graduate Staying at UM for Law School
Sneed seeking juris doctor and career with successful firm
June 1, 2014 by
At a time when many University of Mississippi engineering graduates are securing their first position with an engineering company or pursuing graduate work in their fields, Lindsey Sneed of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is taking a different route. Sneed, who graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, is staying in Oxford to begin studiesRead the story …
Wilkins Named Outstanding Engineering Faculty of the Year
Computer science professor is loved by students, respected by colleagues
June 1, 2014 by
Nineteen years ago, Dawn Wilkins joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty as an assistant professor of computer and information science. Six years later she was promoted to associate professor with tenure and a few years later, Wilkins became a full professor. Throughout that period, Wilkins has been active in teaching, research and service. AndRead the story …