The University of Mississippi School of Engineering is offering its pre-engineering curriculum to students at Jackson Preparatory School. Beginning in August, students will be able to enroll in dual credit courses taught at Jackson Preparatory that can earn them college credit. ENGR 207, a computer graphics course, is available during the fall semester. Introduction toRead the story …
Jackson Prep Offering Engineering Courses
First dual credit courses scheduled for fall 2014 and spring 2015
June 30, 2014 by
Jones Earns Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Annual recognition honors visionary graduate building unique business to aid security personnel
June 11, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Henry Jones, co-founder of Kopis Mobile, is the recipient of the 2014 Farrington Distinguished Entrepreneurship award. The award, named for University of Mississippi alumni Jan and Lawrence Farrington, is given annually to a graduate who exemplifies the best of entrepreneurship. Jones, a Richton native who earned his mechanical engineering degree from UMRead the story …
Maker’s Mark
Students see ideas shape up with 3-D printing
June 1, 2014 by
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the spring 2013 Ole Miss Alumni Review magazine which is published by the Ole Miss Alumni Association. OXFORD, Miss. – Not so long ago, engineers’ use of three-dimensional modeling software to render an object viewable on a computer screen was considered novel and exciting. Today, the computerRead the story …
ChE Graduate Staying at UM for Law School
Sneed seeking juris doctor and career with successful firm
June 1, 2014 by
At a time when many University of Mississippi engineering graduates are securing their first position with an engineering company or pursuing graduate work in their fields, Lindsey Sneed of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is taking a different route. Sneed, who graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, is staying in Oxford to begin studiesRead the story …
Wilkins Named Outstanding Engineering Faculty of the Year
Computer science professor is loved by students, respected by colleagues
June 1, 2014 by
Nineteen years ago, Dawn Wilkins joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty as an assistant professor of computer and information science. Six years later she was promoted to associate professor with tenure and a few years later, Wilkins became a full professor. Throughout that period, Wilkins has been active in teaching, research and service. AndRead the story …
Engineering: Three Seniors Accepted into Top Graduate Schools
Johns Hopkins, MIT, Texas welcome UM graduates
April 29, 2014 by
Many graduating seniors across the country are eagerly awaiting word from graduate schools regarding admission to their competitive programs, but for three outstanding University of Mississippi School of Engineering students, the wait is over. Charles “CJ” Jenkins and Frances Sullivan-Gonzalez, both of Oxford; and John Stefancik of Pace, Florida, have each been accepted into some of theRead the story …
An Extraordinary Joe (Durrett)
Alumnus became an accomplished chemical engineering alumnus, founding member of Woods Order
April 29, 2014 by
Joe B. Durrett (BSChE 57) may have a fairly common first name, but his life has been nothing less than extraordinary. The University of Mississippi alumnus had a highly successful career in the oil and gas industry, and started a fuel export company after retirement. His business travels have permitted him to see much ofRead the story …
Bridging the Gap
Civil engineering alumnus Mark Wesley Philips finds successful career with Neel-Schaffer Inc.
April 29, 2014 by
Both figuratively and literally, Wesley Philips is building bridges. Actually, the registered Engineer Intern at Neel-Schaffer Inc. in Jackson designs them. His role connects him to river and highway overpasses all across Mississippi. “I was fortunate to receive a job offer from Neel-Schaffer Inc. during my final semester while at Ole Miss,” said the Madison native,Read the story …
Paul Scovazzo Enjoys Teaching as Much as Research
Chemical engineering professor desired to train future engineers
April 29, 2014 by
When Paul Scovazzo joined the University of Mississippi School of Engineering faculty in January 2003, he wanted an opportunity to focus on teaching. “I wanted my teaching to be as important as the research,” said the associate professor of chemical engineering. “Knowing that I am helping train engineers and, hopefully, good citizens is most rewarding.”Read the story …
Four Outstanding Seniors Honored
Students recognized for academic achievement, leadership, professional development and community service
March 28, 2014 by
Four seniors have been awarded the 2013-2014 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. This year’s recipients are Samuel Di of Oxford, Madeline Costelli of Gulfport, Zachary Morgan of Horn Lake and Trey Powell of Pascagoula. Each was selected through a nomination process in their respective departments, based on their recordsRead the story …