Media - Part 197
ExxonMobil funds MSU engineering, business, diversity programs
ExxonMobil is providing more than $38,000 to Mississippi State for support of engineering, business and cultural diversity programs. The $38,600 grant was designated to four departments of the Bagley College of Engineering, one program of the College of Business and Industry and to the university’s Holmes Cultural Diversity Center. It is part of $1.6 million…
Study Abroad
With today’s integrated global economy, engineers must understand other cultures, other ways of doing business, and be a part of collaborations that span the globe. In order to help engineering students be better prepared for the global workplace, the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University has developed a portfolio of opportunities…
‘Father’ of computer virus defenses among MSU fall speakers
The inventor of computer virus defense techniques is among scheduled speakers at an annual fall lecture series sponsored by Mississippi State’s Center for Computer Security Research. Fred Cohen–best known for developing computer defenses in the 1980s–will be the second of three guest lecturers Nov. 3. Cohen is widely considered one of the world’s leading authorities…
Computer Science student takes 2005 MSU Toastmasters honor
A Jackson graduate student at Mississippi State is the recent winner of an annual challenge sponsored by the university chapter of Toastmasters International. Byron J. Williams, who is seeking a master’s degree in computer science, was judged to be the best among five members in preparing and delivering a 15-minute presentation during the Bulldog Toastmasters’…
Challenge X team learns about vehicle design
A group of Mississippi State students traveled to the heart of American car manufacturing last week to learn about modern vehicle design processes. The students are participating in the Challenge X competition, sponsored by General Motors and the Department of Energy. The three-year competition requires the students to take a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox and redesign…
MSU engineers conducting ‘virtual soldier’ research tests
October 5, 2005 Mississippi State engineers are helping test computer-generated animation techniques the U.S. Army hopes will simulate real soldiers performing tasks in real time. The university’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems recently was awarded a $500,000 contract to develop methods for testing and validating digital human models created at the University of Iowa as…
Engineering Homecoming Festivities Announced
October 4, 2005 On October 22nd, the Bagley College of Engineering will host its annual Homecoming Brunch for alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m. The brunch will take place in the foyer of McCain Hall, the academic building housing engineering administrative offices as well as…
Bagley College diversity coordinator promoted to assistant dean
The former diversity coordinator for Mississippi State’s Bagley College of Engineering now is the academic unit’s assistant dean for diversity and student development. Tommy Stevenson’s promotion is designed to strengthen the college’s diversity programs and increase minority student participation, said Dean Kirk Schulz. “Dr. Stevenson has done an excellent job in his role as coordinator…
Four MSU engineering faculty named Hearin Eminent Scholars
September 20, 2005 Four members of the Mississippi State engineering faculty are 2005 Hearin Eminent Scholars, recognizing their superior performance in research, teaching and external service. Honored by the university’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering and announced by Dean Kirk Schulz, they include: –Ioana Banicescu, an associate professor of computer science and engineering; –Susan…
National Academy of Engineering Member to Address Engineering Faculty and Students
Dr. Paul E. Torgersen, President Emeritus of Virginia Tech and member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), will present our inaugural NAE Lecture on September 22, 2005 at 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Swalm Auditorium. Dr. Torgersen will speak on “Technology and the Quality of Life”. Engineering faculty, staff and students will have…