OXFORD, Miss. – As Mississippi lawmakers continue to examine means to fund a $375 million proposal for state highways and bridges, University of Mississippi civil engineers are developing new ways to assist with inspections and maintenance. The Mississippi Economic Council and state Chamber of Commerce released a report in December advising that Mississippi needs toRead the story …
UM Civil Engineers Assist MDOT with Bridges and Highways
Researchers provide expertise, technology for inspections
February 3, 2016 by
Hail to the Chief: Hugh Warren is ESB President
Senior electrical engineering major faces challenges, enjoys successes of leadership
January 28, 2016 by
After representing the University of Mississippi School of Engineering in key leadership roles, Hugh Warren felt compelled to run for the position of Engineering Student Body president and continue to work to better the engineering school. The Madison Central High School graduate was elected last spring and has begun working with the ESB Leadership CouncilRead the story …
Engineers Without Borders Returns to Togo
Following successful crowd-funding campaign, team advances infrastructure project
January 28, 2016 by
Entering its fourth year of helping the people of a few villages in the West African nation of Togo build a sound infrastructure, members of the Ole Miss chapter of Engineers Without Borders recently returned there to assist in the planning stages for a deep-water well installation. The group left for the impoverished country Jan.Read the story …
UM Professor Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board
Nosa O. Egiebor will serve on prestigious committee until 2018
January 28, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi administrator and professor widely respected for his leadership and research has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board. Nosa O. Egiebor, professor of chemical engineering and senior international officer and executive director of UM’s Office of Global Engagement, will serve a three-year term ending in September 2018. HeRead the story …