Dear Ole Miss Engineering community, Coronavirus, COVID-19, unprecedented times, uncharted territory, pandemic, social distancing, flatten the curve, course conversion, Zoom meetings … These words and phrases are now forever ingrained in our vocabulary. The recent, widespread disruptions, and those yet to occur, have undoubtedly affected our lives, and perhaps done so permanently. As engineers andRead the story …
Geological Engineering Faculty Member Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Brian Platt will use his award to examine core drilled by Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute
February 17, 2020 by
A University of Mississippi professor has been awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship to advance his innovative research. Brian Platt, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, was awarded funding through a foundation program that provides opportunities for young university investigators to boost their research abilities via extended collaborative visits to research centers across theRead the story …
From Electrical Engineer to NFL Number Cruncher
UM alumnus Adam Vonder Haar finds home outside engineering as sports analyst for Dallas Cowboys
February 17, 2020 by
Like most Dallas Cowboys’ fans, Adam Vonder Haar meticulously follows the team’s stats, players and strategies. Unlike most fans, however, he gets paid to do so. That’s because the University of Mississippi electrical engineering alumnus (BSEE 14) is a football research analyst for the NFL franchise. Vonder Haar’s responsibilities range from scouting and personnel decisionsRead the story …
Engineering Student Body Officers Demonstrate Creativity, Commitment, Confidence
Gutierrez, Wasson, Noll enjoy planning tailgates and other engineering events
February 17, 2020 by
Increasing student engagement and enhancing the student experience have been two of the main goals of the 2019-20 Engineering Student Body Leadership Council officers. The student leaders came in prepared to build upon current programs and work to create new opportunities to increase visibility of the organization and the School of Engineering. Officers of theRead the story …
Sakib Hasan Joins Electrical Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor's goals include developing research lab
February 17, 2020 by
Sakib Hasan, assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Mississippi, has always loved academic challenges. As a high school student, he competed with applicants from schools in a country of more than 170 million people for admission to one of its top universities. “My goal was to get into Bangladesh University of EngineeringRead the story …
UM Establishes New Engineering Scholarship for Veterans
Mechanical engineering alumnus honors memory, legacy of Henry Dennis Babers and Phillips H. Izard
February 14, 2020 by
The lives and service of two University of Mississippi engineering alumni killed during the Vietnam War will not be forgotten, thanks to a new engineering scholarship exclusively for veterans and recently established by one of their classmates. The Henry Dennis Babers and Phillips H. Izard Engineering Scholarship for Veterans was established with a generous donationRead the story …
Drilling Holes and Fulfilling Goals
UM geological engineering students learn about geologic mapping, assist Charleston with economic development project
January 24, 2020 by
Students and faculty from the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute and Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi are working on a research project in Charleston, Mississippi, that involves drilling and geologic mapping, and may yield a source of economic development for the community. The U.S. Geological Survey is funding the educationalRead the story …
Civil Engineering Alumnus Heads ERDC River and Estuarine Branch
David P. May has led more than $6M in civil work and research through position at Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory
January 24, 2020 by
Growing up in Vicksburg, David P. May (BSCvE 14) watched his father work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center. Today, the University of Mississippi alumnus leads a laboratory at the same facility. As acting chief of the River and Estuarine Engineering Branch at ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, MayRead the story …
Top Ole Miss Stories of 2019
Year-end review showcases highlights, achievements across UM
December 27, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – From reaching an all-time high first-year retention rate to unveiling new and renovated facilities across campus, it’s hard to believe all that happened in one year at the University of Mississippi. Here are some of the top Ole Miss achievements and accomplishments from 2019 – truly a year to remember: Record-high Retention and Graduation At our core,Read the story …
Hospitality Doctoral Students Shine at National Competition
Students earn finalist spotlight with hotel industry analytics
December 18, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Consumer trends in the hospitality industry are constantly shifting. Markets are changing, technology is exploding and the workforce is always fluctuating. Investors rely on industry professionals in hotel industry analytics to make recommendations that account for all these moving targets to maximize their return on investment in this roughly $550 billion industry.Read the story …