Media - Part 119
Young alumna reciprocates the gift of giving
Danielle Winans, a 2017 graduate of the Mississippi State University Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, knows that giving is just as good as receiving. In appreciation of the scholarship support she received while in school, the Jackson County native recently established an endowed scholarship to assist other aspiring Bulldogs.
MSU’s Bagley takes courses southward
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has one of the most robust job markets in the state for engineering due to major employers like the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Huntington Ingalls Industries and others. A market analysis done several years ago showed a 20 percent growth in the projected engineering jobs in the Gulf Coast area.
Our People – Michelle Price
Michelle Price, a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, is featured in a special video edition of Our People.
Fukushima officials visit Starkville to learn about MSU’s testing of filters to contain radioactive materials
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Officials and engineers tasked with preventing the release of radioactive material during debris removal from the Fukushima nuclear site in Japan are visiting Mississippi State University this week to learn about the university’s expertise in evaluating components of radioactive containment systems.
With new simulator, the digital sky is the limit
With a final check of his instrument panel, Mississippi State aerospace engineering graduate student Zachary Doucet gently pulled back on the control stick to lift his aircraft off the ground. As the airplane sailed through the air, he spent a few minutes getting used to the controls before banking left to see how the plane…
Don’t quit your day job: Bagley’s online degree options offer flexible educational opportunities
Even with three decades of experience in the engineering industry, John Wilson was looking for ways to enhance his professional skill set. He knew he wanted to pursue an advanced degree in one of a few specific programs, but taking time off of work to pursue that degree wasn’t feasible. “As a working engineer and…
Aerospace Engineering receives new flight simulator
Merlin Flight Simulation Group (Merlin) has recently installed an MP500-1 Academic Engineering Flight Simulator at Mississippi State University.
Our People: Dennis Truax
When Dennis Truax came to Mississippi State in 1976 to pursue a master’s degree in civil engineering, he expected to obtain his degree and then leave to become an…
Bagley alumnus earns prestigious NASA award
Bagley College of Engineering alumnus Terry Abel has been awarded NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest recognition the agency bestows to non-government individuals. NASA honored Abel for his “exceptional dedication to the education of young aerospace professionals by sponsoring, organizing, and participating in activities related to space exploration.” He was presented the award by…
Bagley professor named to statewide “Top in Tech” list
Bagley College of Engineering associate professor Lakiesha Williams was recently recognized by a statewide publication for her efforts in the domain of technology. Williams was one of 28 honorees named to the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2017 class of “Top in Tech.” The honorees came from a variety of industries and organizations across the state, with…