The Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders will be in the African nation of Togo building the first two classrooms of a new school in the HEDOME Village. A dedicated team of undergraduate students has completed the full-scale design of the school building and received technical approval from EWB-USA. Now the implementation phase begins.Read the story …
Engineers Without Borders Video
UM Chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA made planning visit to Africa in 2012, returning this month to work
July 31, 2013 by
UM Senior from Oxford Excels in CIS Studies
Will Gates soars in academics, extracurricular activities in pursuit of career in statistical analytics
June 25, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With first and last names very similar to the founder and president of Microsoft, it is not too surprising that Will Gates chose computer and information science as his college major. During his tenure as a University of Mississippi undergraduate, the talented senior from Oxford has soared to success, achieving academic honorsRead the story …
Recent Alumnus Casey Pearce Joins Woods Society
ExxonMobil reservoir engineer demonstrates gratitude, generosity to alma mater
June 14, 2013 by
Just three years after earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, University of Mississippi alumna Casey Pearce is generously giving back to her alma mater. “I had always intended to give back to the UM engineering school and the Woods Society was a great way to do it,” said the Pontotoc native, a reservoir engineerRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Bill Rigby Achieves Naval Notoriety
After successful military career, Kosciusko native manages services on Indian Ocean outpost
June 14, 2013 by
Civil engineering alumnus William “Bill” Rigby (BSCE ’71) has come a long way from his hometown of Kosciusko. Over the four decades since he graduated from the University of Mississippi, the Birmingham resident has risen through the ranks of the U.S. Navy. Presently, Rigby is general manager for the base operating support contract on DiegoRead the story …
Dwight Waddell Joins Electrical Engineering, Heads New Biomedical Emphasis
Researcher will collaborate with chemical engineering department to create new major
June 14, 2013 by
Dwight Waddell is not new to the University of Mississippi faculty, but his title and job description are. An associate professor of health, exercise science and recreation management since 2006, Waddell is the newest associate professor of electrical engineering. Starting July 1, his tasks will include coordinating a new biomedical engineering emphasis within the department,Read the story …
Interim Provost at Clemson University Named 2013 Engineer of Distinction
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Nadim Aziz, interim vice president for academic affairs and provost at Clemson University, has been named the 2013 Engineer of Distinction by the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. The title is bestowed annually on an exceptional engineer associated with the school. Past winners include Exxon Mobil executives and NASARead the story …
Chemical Engineering Major Wins Senior Leadership Award
Joanna David combines academic excellence with community service to earn coveted recognition
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – While many students are nominated for the University of Mississippi School of Engineering’s annual Senior Leadership Awards, few are actually chosen to receive the honor. So when Joanna Leigh David of Natchez was told of her selection for the coveted recognition, she was greatly appreciative. “I have had the immense honor ofRead the story …
CMSE Student Coaches Team to Success at Statewide, World Robotics Competitions
Team Purple Thunder won first and second place statewide; later placed 13th out of 64 teams in their division in St. Louis
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ray Holt dramatically impacted the worlds of computer science and flight in 1970 when he invented the world’s first microprocessor chip, a technological leap that enabled the U.S. military to run integrated flight control systems in the F-14 “Tomcat” fighter plane. Forty-three years later, the retired Silicon Valley computer designer completed hisRead the story …
Chambers Accents Career with Community Service
Associate mechanical engineering professor, NCPA senior scientist frequently volunteers time, expertise
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Most of James Chambers’ days are filled with work responsibilities, yet the University of Mississippi professor and scientist often makes time to volunteer his expertise in various service projects. A senior scientist at UM’s National Center for Physical Acoustics, Chambers takes great pride in providing pro bono consulting work to the communityRead the story …
UM Chemical Engineering Students Receive Corporate Sponsorship from Parker Racor
Funds allowed team to compete in regional, national American Institute of Chemical Engineers conference contests
May 28, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Five University of Mississippi students competed recently in contests at both the regional and national conferences of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, thanks to a generous corporate sponsorship. Funds from Parker Racor Co. in Holly Springs were used by the Ole Miss Chemical Engineering Car Team to purchase materials needed toRead the story …