Dallas Baker (BSME 93, MS 97) has retired from a longtime job, but he isn’t finishing working yet. After serving nearly 24 years with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in a variety of roles, the mechanical engineering alumnus has joined Neel-Schaffer Inc. of Jackson as the firm’s director of environmental services. “I lead aRead the story …
Three Engineering Students Receive Outstanding Senior Leadership Awards
Adam Schildhammer, Dustin Dykes and Holly Pitts represent School of Engineering's best
February 28, 2017 by
Three University of Mississippi seniors have been named recipients of the 2016-17 Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in the School of Engineering. Chosen are Dustin Dykes of Madison, Alabama; Holly Pitts of Indianola; and Adam Schildhammer of Alpharetta, Georgia. Each recipient was selected through a competitive nomination process in his or her respective department. Nominations areRead the story …
Chemical Engineering Alumnus Establishes Endowed Scholarship
Gift helps support chemical engineering students from counties surrounding Greenville
February 28, 2017 by
When it comes to generosity toward the University of Mississippi School of Engineering, Ike Brodofsky (BSChE 03) and his wife, Amanda Trabue, are shining examples. The couple recently established the Ike Brodofsky and Amanda Trabue Engineering Scholarship Endowment for chemical engineering students from Washington, Humphries, Sunflower, Leflore, Bolivar, Sharkey or Issaquena counties. The duo setRead the story …
Alex Lopez Joins Chemical Engineering Faculty
New assistant professor's goals include developing research lab, improving graduate program
February 17, 2017 by
When the opportunity to join the University of Mississippi faculty presented itself, Alexander Lopez, assistant professor of chemical engineering, enthusiastically embraced it. “During my on-site visit, I was pleased by the vibrancy of Oxford, the university and the chemical engineering department in which I was applying,” said Lopez, who began teaching courses last September. “IRead the story …
CIS Professor Named Region 4 Adviser of the Year
Byunghyun Jang won the campus adviser award last year
January 31, 2017 by
Last year, Byunghyun Jang won the University of Mississippi’s Excellence in Advising award. As winner of the campus award, he was nominated for additional recognition through the National Association of Academic Advisors. Now Jang is NACADA Region 4 winner of the Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Advising. “It was a really big surprise asRead the story …
Co-Op Intern Yields Experience for CIS-Studio Art Major
Claire Hubacek spent summer working at Toyota
January 31, 2017 by
Last spring, Claire Hubacek attended the University of Mississippi Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Career Fair on a mission: to find a co-op position. After meeting with representatives from Toyota at the event, the Flowood native received a call from the company a week later. The senior, double majoring in computer science and studio art, wasRead the story …
Richard Chisolm Chosen MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer
1995 civil engineering alumnus served agency 22 years before latest promotion
January 31, 2017 by
Professional advancement is always cause for joy, and Richard Chisolm has much to smile about these days. Since earning his civil engineering degree in 1995, the University of Mississippi alumnus has worked in the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Over more than two decades, the Madison resident has steadily been promoted from entry level engineer-in-training toRead the story …
Spero Peters Picks Perfect Profession, Pastimes
Mechanical engineering alumnus has a passion for nuclear power work
January 5, 2017 by
Spero Peters always seems to make just the right choices for himself. Nearly 10 years ago, the Germantown, Tennessee, native decided to attend the University of Mississippi. “Between family and friends that had gone or were going to Ole Miss, I was very familiar with the university,” he said. “It just seemed like a goodRead the story …
Charting Their Own Course
Three female chemical engineering graduates find success with Cooper Tire Co.
December 2, 2016 by
In a field and industry traditionally dominated by men, three female chemical engineering alumni from the University of Mississippi are making their mark at the Cooper Tire manufacturing plant in Tupelo. Jessica Sinak, Elizabeth Spence Taylor and Nichole Williams, all of whom earned their degrees within the past five years, each have launched promising careersRead the story …