University of Mississippi School of Engineering alumni and industry leaders representing several organizations and agencies shared insights and experiences with students enrolled in the ENGR 400: Leadership and Professionalism class last semester. Eighty-four final essays submitted by the engineering students in the class captured the influence of the guest speakers. The students frequently quoted severalRead the story …
Alexander Roy Headed to Amazon
Computer and information science senior interned for global company last summer
December 18, 2018 by
Tinkering with electronic devices and computers since elementary school, Alexander Roy found computer and information science was the best major for him. While the University of Mississippi senior has taken many classes within the computer and information science department, he said his favorite is CSCI 547: Digital Image Processing. Taught by Yixin Chen, UM professorRead the story …
Shaquinta Morgan Named Outstanding Young Alumna
Bachelor of Engineering alumna is director of solution architecture at Signify
December 18, 2018 by
Shaquinta Morgan (BE 03) has received the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Outstanding Young Alumni Award for her career achievements and civic contributions. Morgan, who is director of solution architecture for the United States at Signify (formerly known as Philips Lighting) End User Services, was presented the honor during annual UM homecoming weekend activities on Oct.Read the story …
Glenn Walker Brings Expertise to UM’s New Biomedical Engineering Program
Associate professor of electrical engineering helped create similar program at North Carolina State University
December 18, 2018 by
When the decision was made to launch a biomedical engineering program at the University of Mississippi, Glenn Walker knew he wanted to be a part of it. “I helped establish the biomedical engineering program at North Carolina State University when I started my academic career there in 2004,” said Walker, associate professor of electrical engineeringRead the story …