
Congratulations to the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Kari Oppedal, and I am…

Congratulations to the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Cody Garrett LeBleu. I’m a…

Associate professor and distinguished faculty member Brian Smith was recently elected as one of the technical vice presidents of the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers. “The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is the professional organization of my field and has served me greatly throughout my career. I began being engaged with IISE…

Congratulations to the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Ryan Harper, and I am…

For over two decades, Steven Elder has dedicated his career to improving orthopedic health through biomedical engineering research and teaching at Mississippi State University. A professor in the Bagley College of Engineering’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Elder was drawn to orthopedics after connecting with researchers as an undergraduate. He has focused his work…

The 43rd annual Electric Power and Metering School will be held on February 19-22 at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville. Registration for the event is still open. The Electric Power and Metering School provides an opportunity for the electric utility community in Mississippi to learn and discuss new opportunities in metering, testing, apparatus and…


Dr Brian Smith, a Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering associate professor, was selected to receive the 2023 ASEM Frank Woodbury Special Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence in service to the Society due to their efforts to improve the excellence of the Society’s Engineering Management Journal (EMJ).