OXFORD, Miss. – More than 20 robots and their student designers are on their way to the University of Mississippi this week as part of the inaugural FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Tournament. Hosted by the UM Center for Mathematics and Science Education, the event will take place Saturday (March 2) at the university’s Jackson AvenueRead the story …
Robots Are Coming To Ole Miss
Center for Mathematics and Science Education Hosts Robotics Challenge
March 1, 2013 by
Professor’s Book Tackles Modern Relevance of CCC, VISTA and AmeriCorps
First book to focus on history and impact of the three national service programs
March 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In 1933, Franklin Roosevelt created America’s first and largest domestic national service program, the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC was popular but short-lived, while other, more controversial, national service programs, such as Volunteers in Service to America and AmeriCorps, survived. Why?
Sharyn Alfonsi Named Commencement Speaker for Journalism School
Alumna lands dream job 60 Minutes
February 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The first few months of 2013 seem to be pretty packed in terms of career highlights for veteran news correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. So far, the 1994 University of Mississippi graduate has landed her dream job as a contributor for Showtime’s “60 Minutes Sports” and was chosen to deliver the keynote address atRead the story …
E-Week helps students ‘See the Engineer’ within themselves
February 27, 2013 by
Engineering students at the University of Mississippi are using the creative side of their brains to increase engineering awareness. National Engineers Week, known on campus as “E-Week,” was held in February. The annual series of daily campus activities is aimed at creating an awareness of engineering throughout the community and introducing the degree and professionRead the story …
General engineering senior admitted early to medical school
February 27, 2013 by
Being accepted into medical school is quite an accomplishment for any student, but Jennie Katherine Ellis finds being admitted before she completes her general engineering degree at the University of Mississippi in May is especially satisfying. “When I learned of my early admission to medical school, tears immediately flowed to my eyes and I wasRead the story …
Alumnus makes tough ‘double E’ degree pay off
February 27, 2013 by
Mark Harrison (BBA 81, BSEE 85) believes that being an electrical engineer is at the “top of the food chain when it comes to engineering.” The UM alumnus’s perspective comes from 24 years of experience with the development of missile systems. In addition, Harrison owns and leads three companies: Harrison Research Corp. (HRC), OTG/OPS Inc.Read the story …
UM nanomaterials research helping to improve national infrastructure
February 27, 2013 by
Imagine seeing metal-penetrating bullets stopped by a substance less than an inch thick but stronger than steel. Visualize a bomb explosion inside a building, but the blast is practically neutralized by flexible outer walls that contain the spread of debris. These are just two examples of the groundbreaking research under way in the University ofRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders work in Togo, Africa, subject of School of Journalism documentary
February 27, 2013 by
When members of the University of Mississippi chapter of Engineers Without Borders visited Togo last August, their work to help improve the infrastructure of the impoverished African nation was filmed by UM journalism faculty and students. Their endeavors are the subject of a documentary being entered in competitions, available for public viewing and possibly aRead the story …
Chemical engineering alum fondly recalls favorite classmate and dean’s influences
February 27, 2013 by
Paul Dongieux (BSChE 73) and Bobby Berry (BSChE 73) shared a remarkable friendship, which began after they met as eighth-graders at Chastain Junior High School in Jackson. The two played football there, at Murrah High School and at the University of Mississippi. “My friendship with Bobby goes much deeper than just friendship; we were literallyRead the story …
Computer science major nominated to receive Senior Leadership Award
February 27, 2013 by
While many students are nominated for the University of Mississippi School of Engineering’s annual Senior Leadership Award, few are actually chosen to receive the honor. So when Cornelius Hughes of Greenville was told of his nomination for the coveted recognition, he was greatly humbled. “This nomination alone is probably the one honor I am mostRead the story …