Media - Part 220
MSU officials to receive national briefing on computer security
Mississippi State is among some two dozen universities invited to a Washington, D.C., briefing next week on the nation’s information infrastructure. The National Security Agency-sponsored meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday [Sept. 11 and 12] will focus on the role of higher education in assuring information systems protection. Robert A. Altenkirch, vice president for research, and…
Civil engineering students span major design challenge
A solid foundation in their chosen profession and arching ingenuity combined to help Mississippi State civil engineering students finish atop the 2001 National Timber Bridge Design Competition. The university’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently received the event’s Best Overall Design Award. The nine-member senior team also took second place in…
Chevron gift supporting MSU engineering scholarships
A $15,000 gift from Pascagoula-based Chevron Corp. is providing scholarships for 20 students in Mississippi State’s College of Engineering.The $750 awards are being awarded to university majors in chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. One of MSU’s two oldest academic units, the nationally accredited engineering college currently offers bachelor’s degrees in 10 fields. “Chevron…
MSU chemical engineer bringing ozone research down to earth
Mark Zappi is on a mission to make sure ozone gets the respect it deserves. A gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere, ozone has been in the headlines recently because of theories its depletion may contribute to global warming.For the Mississippi State University chemical engineering professor, ozone offers a more down-to-earth benefit. He, along with…
New biomedical engineering degrees approved for MSU
Mississippi State is adding two new degree programs in a field at the forefront of advancing quality of life.Starting in August, university students will have the opportunity to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering. The academic programs received State Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning approval earlier this month. “These biomedical engineering…
MSU announces top 2001-02 engineering scholars
Nine members of Mississippi State’s freshman class are Hunter Henry Endowed Scholars in Engineering. The university’s 2001-02 Henry Scholar group includes Justin G. Baustian of Magnolia; Cody L. Davidson of Tupelo; Jacob S. Davis of Pass Christian; Tiphany L. Hall of Peach Orchard, Ark.; Barrett W. Kirsch of Decatur, Ala.; Lauren N. Michaelson of Ft….
Portera: Our response to the Sept. 11 attacks
Below is a statement released by President Malcolm Portera following the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Towers, the Pentagon and other sites. Today’s terrorist attacks aimed at the United States have understandably generated outrage and grief. Our immediate duty as citizens and as a university is to ensure that we are calm, deliberate,…
MSU to observe National Engineers Week
College of Engineering faculty and students at Mississippi State are joining their academic and professional colleagues in other states Feb. 19-23 for observance of National Engineers Week. Activities at the Starkville university will range from presentations by nationally recognized leaders in the field to a series of competitive student events. “‘Turning Ideas into Reality’ is…
Mississippi State dean to receive major engineering honor
Mississippi State University’s engineering dean is among a select group being honored by the International Engineering Consortium. Wayne Bennett, also a professor of electrical and computer engineering, is among 14 in the nation selected to receive a 2000 IEC Fellow Award. IEC is a 56-year-old organization sponsored by universities and engineering societies and dedicated to…
MSU joins Army, Ford in attacking ‘tough truck’ project
Mississippi State engineers are part of a national team working to produce a new lightweight pickup for military and civilian use. The U.S. Army’s Improved Materials and Powertrain Architectures for 21st Century Trucks (IMPACT) program is providing $150,000 for materials research by the university’s College of Engineering. The overall project is a two-year, $11.2 million…