By Camille Carskadon and Aspen Harris On a workbench inside Mississippi State University’s Additive Manufacturing Lab, a piece designed by students sits ready for its next challenge. Whether destined for a competition rocket, a student-built vehicle or an industry-sponsored project, the part represents more than a manufacturing breakthrough. It represents the future workforce learning to…

Adam Smith is the Bagley College of Engineering’s associate dean for research and engagement. (Photo by Kristen Polk) By Camille Carskadon For Adam Smith, engineering has always been about solving problems, but never alone. As the Bagley College of Engineering’s new associate dean for research and engagement, he brings more than two decades of experience…

Bagley College of Engineering Students Josh Ducey and James Leon are drum majors for MSU’s Famous Maroon Band. The band will be awarded The Sudler Trophy, the highest national collegiate band award at halftime of Saturday’s football game against Missouri at Davis Wade Stadium. (Photo by Chris Whitaker) By Chris Whitaker When drum majors James…