Each year, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering and Ole Miss Alumni Association select and recognize one outstanding engineering faculty member, based on the overall performance of teaching, research and service. The highest honor the engineering school presents to its faculty is the Outstanding Engineering Faculty Award. The award this year went to AdamRead the story …
Wen Wu Tackles Turbulence
Mechanical engineering assistant professor establishes research group to study aerodynamics, airflow issues
May 27, 2020 by
Anyone who has ever experienced turbulence while a passenger on an airline flight knows it can be disturbing. But the work of a University of Mississippi professor studying the effects of surface roughness and instability behind the unsteady aerodynamic loads may one day yield calmer and safer flights. Wen Wu, who joined UM’s Department ofRead the story …
UM Biomedical Engineering Students Design ‘DataBrace’
Tereza Janatova, Matthew Currie create 'smart' knee brace that improves mobility, tracks movement
May 27, 2020 by
University of Mississippi 2020 graduates Tereza Janatova and Matthew Currie are hoping to change the game when it comes to biomedical equipment. Under the mentorship of faculty in UM’s biomedical engineering department, they worked on “DataBrace,” a “smart” knee brace that improves mobility and tracks movement. In the fall of their junior year, Janatova andRead the story …
And the Engineering Faculty Awards Go to …
Six honorees recognized for outstanding teaching, research and service
May 27, 2020 by
Six faculty members in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering were recognized for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research and service this academic year. The Outstanding Teaching Award is a long-standing tradition that involves a schoolwide student nomination process. All teachers – from full-time professors to part-time adjunct instructors – are eligible for thisRead the story …
Wesley and Christy Walls Establish Engineering Scholarship
Couple gives to assist student-athletes pursuing engineering degrees
April 23, 2020 by
The Wesley and Christy Walls Endowed Scholarship is now available to engineering students at the University of Mississippi. The scholarship is geared toward high-achieving students who played sports during their high school years. Wesley Walls, who graduated from Ole Miss in 1991 with a degree in general engineering, is a legendary Rebel football player whoRead the story …
Courtney Cadiz Turns Internship into Career Opportunity
2019 mechanical engineering alumna works for International Paper
April 23, 2020 by
Courtney Cadiz (BSME 19), information technology specialist at International Paper in Memphis, has already garnered recognition early in her career. Cadiz was part of a mills project that ended up saving the company $250,000 annually, so she and her project partner at the company were nominated and received the CEO award in February 2020. TheRead the story …
Juliana Davis among UM’s First Biomedical Engineering Graduates
Senior reflects upon experiences in inaugural class, goals for employment
April 22, 2020 by
As an entering freshman at the University of Mississippi, Juliana Davis planned to major in general engineering on the pre-med track. Four years later, the graduating senior from Olive Branch is among the inaugural class of biomedical engineering students receiving degrees in May. “After a year or so of (general engineering) classes, my personal goalsRead the story …
UM Student Named Outstanding Senior by Mississippi Engineering Society
Shelby L. Bottin has worked as trainee at Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center
March 31, 2020 by
While doing outstanding work and winning awards may be familiar experiences for Shelby L. Bottin, the University of Mississippi civil engineering student was still thrilled to be honored as the Mississippi Engineering Society’s “Outstanding Senior Engineering Student of the Year” during the organization’s annual state winter meeting in February. “After listening to all the otherRead the story …
Influential Life of Henry Brevard Celebrated
Engineering school colleagues fondly recall alumnus's continuing impact
March 30, 2020 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The recent passing of Henry C. Brevard at the age of 98 marked the end of the distinguished and productive life of one of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering’s most celebrated and generous alumni. Thus far, more than 600 students since the 1991-92 school year have been able to pursueRead the story …