For many students, the idea of taking on an undergraduate research project might seem daunting. But University of Mississippi seniors Michael Ginn and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez understand that participating in research in the School of Engineering can be an enriching experience, allowing them to apply classroom theories and ideas, as well as leading to new opportunitiesRead the story …
Undergraduate Students Conduct Challenging Research Projects
Seniors Ginn and Sullivan-Gonzalez undertake studies in computing systems, gas purification
October 31, 2013 by
ChE Alumnus Named CFO for State Department of Marine Resources
Bill Feidt assumed duties in early October
October 31, 2013 by
A University of Mississippi chemical engineering alumnus has been named the chief financial officer for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. William “Bill” Feidt assumed the duties following his hire on Oct. 1. The Pascagoula native is responsible for all financial and accounting activities for the agency. “My staff handles everything involving accounting, purchasing, payrolls, budgeting,Read the story …
Passionate Engineer Seely Remembered
Family establishes endowment for chemical engineering scholarships
October 10, 2013 by
Buzzie Seely perfected a great number of skills, from navigating for the Air Force to refinishing furniture for a family business. But when it came to his beloved profession, his wife, Gail, offers her opinion: “God makes engineers.” The Seely family has provided $140,000 to create the Warren B. “Buzzie” Seely Memorial Endowment, funding chemicalRead the story …
Son of CE Graduate Passes; Family Requests Donations to Research Fund
Robert Owen 'Bobby' Shephard Jr. was also a UM graduate
October 3, 2013 by
Robert Owen “Bobby” Shephard Jr., of Atlanta, son of Robert O. Shephard (BSCE 35), passed away Sept. 13 after a 20-year battle with a brain tumor. He was 70. Born in Meridian, Shephard attended schools in Meridian, New Albany, Greenwood and Grenada before graduating from Druid Hills High School in Atlanta in 1962. In 1966,Read the story …
Brian Platt Joins Geology and Geological Engineering
Assistant professor brings fresh perspectives to department's students, colleagues
October 3, 2013 by
Brian Platt is the newest faculty member in the University of Mississippi’s Department of Geology and Geological Engineering. The assistant professor is teaching Engineering 691, a graduate-level technical writing class. He will also be teaching Sedimentology and Stratigraphy in spring 2014. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and master’s and doctoralRead the story …
Mechanical Engineering Senior Jeremy Roy Building Solid Future
Oxonian excelling in academics, community service
September 13, 2013 by
Jeremy Roy, of Oxford, is what one could call a renaissance man. Immersed in community, leadership and professional development activities, the senior mechanical engineering major has managed to integrate both academic and personal experiences beneficial to his future. While enrolled at Lafayette High School, Roy was drawn to the university by the new Center forRead the story …
Seven Freshmen Enter School of Engineering With Impressive Achievements
First-year students emerge as front-runners in an already exceptional class
September 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – As the fall 2013 semester begins, seven incoming freshmen have already impressed University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty and staff with their outstanding high school achievements. The students include Benjamin Branson and Sara Bolen of Madison, Sam Mossing of Oxford, Kenton Wong of Germantown, Tenn., Jordan Houry of Corinth, Acacia SantosRead the story …
Katrina Motivated ‘Game Changer’ Software for UM Alumnus
Brooks Wallace's company uses digital technology to manage debris removal in storm-stricken Moore
August 31, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An Ole Miss alumnus’ frustration after Hurricane Katrina was the motivation for software called a ‘game-changer’ in disaster debris removal. In fact, eight years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts, the software is changing the way other areas stricken by natural disasters handle the immense job of removing debris.Read the story …
Davidson Becomes New Chair of Geology and Geological Engineering
Professor sets expanding faculty, graduate research opportunities as departmental goals
August 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Gregg Davidson joined the UM Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, he was one of many new faculty looking to have immediate impact upon the direction of a program that at the time had experienced a large amount of turnover. Seventeen years later, the department has grown from a modest sizeRead the story …
Engineering Students Maximize Their Co-Op Experiences
Wattigney interned at GE Aviation and BorgWarner Transmission Systems; Furr worked at Toyota and ExxonMobil
August 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In today’s competitive job markets, college students are under great pressure to make themselves stand out among higher numbers of job seekers for lower numbers of positions. Ole Miss engineering students such as Colin Wattigney of New Orleans and Paul Furr of Pontotoc are taking advantage of cooperative education programs to giveRead the story …