William “Will” Denton has come a long way professionally since earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering four years ago from the University of Mississippi. He is the general manager of Culberson Construction, a pipeline company working primarily in the Eagleford shale in south Texas. Previously, the Myrtle native worked for a design engineering firmRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Makes Good by Solving Problems
Will Denton is general manager of Texas pipeline company
December 9, 2013 by
Up Close and Personal: Assistant Dean Marni Kendricks
Alumna reflects upon her work, experiences at alma mater
December 9, 2013 by
Q: You’ve been with the School of Engineering nine years in an administrative role. What has been your most challenging task during this time? Kendricks: Seems like a wide variety of things – from developing our Intro to Engineering course early on and degree audit to finishing my M.S. in Engineering while working full-time, servingRead the story …
Elsherbeni Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund
Retired associate dean creates support for exceptional electrical engineering doctoral students
December 9, 2013 by
After 26 years of teaching and research at the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Atef Elsherbeni continues to contribute to the educational pursuits of talented students. With the creation of the Atef Z. Elsherbeni Electrical Engineering Doctoral Scholarship Fund, the retired associate dean offers up to $25,000 in endowment funds to assist full-time studentsRead the story …
Seniors Maximize Co-Op Experiences
Maddie Costelli and Adam Vonder Haar sharpened skills while working at Neel-Schaffer, Raytheon
December 9, 2013 by
When considering job applicants, employers consider professional work experiences and the skills developed through them. University of Mississippi engineering seniors Madeline Costelli of Gulfport and Adam Vonder Harr of Brandon recently had experiences that could jump-start their careers. Costelli, a civil engineering major, worked with Neel-Schaffer Inc. last summer in the structural department of theRead the story …
ME Alumnus Making Career Strides at Baker Hughes
Field engineer Nick Turner balances field, laboratory experiences while taking on new responsibilities
November 21, 2013 by
After Nicholas Turner earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Mississippi in 2010, the Austin, Texas, native began working for Baker Hughes, an oilfield service company. As a field engineer III in the company’s Southeast Area Technical Group, he provides technical support to all employees from Louisiana and Arkansas all theRead the story …
International Student Finds UM Experience, Studies Enjoyable
Electrical engineering major Demba Komma adjusting well to new life at Ole Miss
November 21, 2013 by
Students from many locations arrive at the University of Mississippi ready to begin a new educational experience. However, some students are further from home than others. Demba Komma of the West African Republic of The Gambia is one of those students. Komma, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, learned about the universityRead the story …
EE Alumnus Reflects Upon 40-Plus-Year Career
Joel Serafin generously gives back to alma mater that shaped him
November 19, 2013 by
For more than 40 years, Joel Serafin has enjoyed a fulfilling career with a comfortable standard of living for his family. “I am very appreciative of Ole Miss for that,” said Serafin, an electrical engineering alumnus. “I want to help maintain the quality of the program in any way I can.” Serafin gives financial supportRead the story …
Geology Professor’s Expertise Allows UM to Revive Paleontology Instruction
Louis Zachos worked for many years both in the private sector and for governmental agencies
November 19, 2013 by
Louis Zachos’ work history is as rich and diverse as the Earth and its minerals that he teaches about and studies. “I most enjoy the freedom to teach and pursue research in those areas of the science that interest me,” said the assistant professor of geology and geological engineering at the University of Mississippi. “IRead the story …
Ervin Sending Out Good Vibrations
Civil engineering professor’s shock research shakes things up, breaks them down
October 31, 2013 by
When Elizabeth Ervin joined the University of Mississippi faculty, the associate professor of civil engineering introduced herself as “Shake and Break.” “My motto is, ‘If you build it, I can break it,’” said the lively researcher who also works with the university’s National Center for Physical Acoustics. “Everything has a natural frequency, which when hit withRead the story …
Scotts Make Investment in Engineering
Couple commit significant planned gift to scholarships
October 31, 2013 by
While the dividends may not be tangible, an investment in education grows exponentially as increasing numbers of graduates affect the lives of others around them. Steve and Linda Scott, of Flora, are among the most recent University of Mississippi alumni to invest in the future by naming the university as a beneficiary in their wills.Read the story …