OXFORD. Miss. – Middle and high school students from across the state will compete in Mississippi’s eighth annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition this weekend at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by the UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education, judging begins at 3:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 28) in the Jackson Avenue Center. Public eventsRead the story …
UM Hosts State Robotics Competition this Weekend
Center for Mathematics and Science Education prepares for eighth annual championship
February 27, 2020 by
A Tragedy Turned into Triumph
Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam inspires audience at UM Black History Month keynote
February 26, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alternately calling the historic Central Park Five case “a whisper into the darkest enclaves of American society” and “a love story between God and His people,” Yusef Salaam reflected upon his journey from a wrongfully incarcerated teen felon to fully exonerated free man. A member of the Exonerated Five – formerly knownRead the story …
‘Exonerated Five’ Member to Deliver UM Black History Month Keynote
Yusef Salaam to reflect on journey from false arrest, incarceration to exoneration and new lease on life
February 17, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Yusef Salaam, a member of “The Exonerated Five,” whose exoneration after nearly seven years of incarceration based on false accusations was depicted in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix miniseries “When They See Us,” is the keynote speaker for Black History Month observances at the University of Mississippi. Salaam’s address begins at 6 p.m.Read the story …
Geological Engineering Faculty Member Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Brian Platt will use his award to examine core drilled by Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute
February 17, 2020 by
A University of Mississippi professor has been awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship to advance his innovative research. Brian Platt, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, was awarded funding through a foundation program that provides opportunities for young university investigators to boost their research abilities via extended collaborative visits to research centers across theRead the story …
From Electrical Engineer to NFL Number Cruncher
UM alumnus Adam Vonder Haar finds home outside engineering as sports analyst for Dallas Cowboys
February 17, 2020 by
Like most Dallas Cowboys’ fans, Adam Vonder Haar meticulously follows the team’s stats, players and strategies. Unlike most fans, however, he gets paid to do so. That’s because the University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus (BSEE 14) is a football research analyst for the NFL franchise. Vonder Haar’s responsibilities range from scouting and personnel decisionsRead the story …
Engineering Student Body Officers Demonstrate Creativity, Commitment, Confidence
Gutierrez, Wasson, Noll enjoy planning tailgates and other engineering events
February 17, 2020 by
Increasing student engagement and enhancing the student experience have been two of the main goals of the 2019-20 Engineering Student Body Leadership Council officers. The student leaders came in prepared to build upon current programs and work to create new opportunities to increase visibility of the organization and the School of Engineering. Officers of theRead the story …
Sakib Hasan Joins Electrical Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor's goals include developing research lab
February 17, 2020 by
Sakib Hasan, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has always loved academic challenges. As a high school student, he competed with applicants from schools in a country of more than 170 million people for admission to one of its top universities. “My goal was to get into Bangladesh University of EngineeringRead the story …
Evolution in Real Time Topic of February Oxford Science Cafe
UM biologist Peter Zee to discuss evolutionary biology and microorganisms
February 14, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – How to study evolutionary processes in real time is the topic for a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The spring semester’s first meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 18) at Uptown Coffee, 265 North LamarRead the story …
UM Establishes New Engineering Scholarship for Veterans
Mechanical engineering alumnus honors memory, legacy of Henry Dennis Babers and Phillips H. Izard
February 14, 2020 by
The lives and service of two University of Mississippi engineering alumni killed during the Vietnam War will not be forgotten, thanks to a new engineering scholarship exclusively for veterans and recently established by one of their classmates. The Henry Dennis Babers and Phillips H. Izard Engineering Scholarship for Veterans was established with a generous donationRead the story …
Summit to Focus on Women and Civic Engagement
Feb. 19 event is a lead-in to Sarah Isom Center's 40th anniversary celebration
February 11, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In honor of the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage, the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi is planning a half-day summit Feb. 19 featuring an inaugural memorial luncheon, discussion groups and networking opportunities. The UM Summit on Women and Civic Engagement will feature a wide range of conversations about the manyRead the story …