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 …
Ervin Sending Out Good Vibrations
Civil engineering professor’s shock research shakes things up, breaks them down
October 31, 2013 by
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 …
Undergraduate Students Conduct Challenging Research Projects
Seniors Ginn and Sullivan-Gonzalez undertake studies in computing systems, gas purification
October 31, 2013 by
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 …
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 …
School of Engineering Experiencing Phenomenal Growth, Expansion
Enrollment up 132 percent over 10 years; geology and geological engineering program becomes nation's largest
September 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With yet another surge in enrollment, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering has emerged as one of the fastest-growing engineering schools in the nation. Over the past decade, undergraduate enrollment has increased an astounding 132 percent. Since 2003, the number of undergraduate students in the engineering school grew from 553 to 1,285Read 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 …