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 …
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
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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 …
Microprocessor Inventor Ray Holt Finds New Passion in Teaching
Computer pioneer received master's degree in education from UM on Saturday
May 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi graduate student Raymond Holt dramatically influenced 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 SiliconRead the story …