Alumni Spotlight | Bagley College of Engineering - Part 4
Engineering alumnus earns prominent award from NASA
Mississippi State University alumnus Eric Cranford was one of just six people to earn a prestigious Space Flight Awareness Silver Snoopy award from NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Cranford, a 2010 graduate in civil engineering from Mississippi State’s Bagley College of Engineering, was recognized for outstanding support to rocket engine testing. He currently serves as the…
A Bulldog through and through: Exxon Mobil Canada leader cherishes close ties to alma mater
A 14-hour time difference in Malaysia didn’t stop her from staying up late to watch Dak Prescott lead the Bulldogs in a historic rise to No. 1 in 2014. Being more than 2,700 miles away in Canada didn’t stop her from tuning in as Coach Vic Schaefer led women’s hoops to a record-breaking, undefeated regular…
Alumnus’ journey takes him from Starkville to space exploration history
Growing up in Golden, Mississippi, Jerry Bostick knew where he would attend college. His mother, Lois Ann Bostick, held two degrees from Mississippi State University, and his older sister had already enrolled.
Our People looks at the work of assistant research professor Haley Doude
Haley Doude encourages all girls and women interested in pursuing science and technology careers “first, to believe in yourself, and second, to know that we are all rooting for you to succeed.”
Electrical engineering alum selected as 2017 Alumni Fellow
Electrical engineering alumnus Billy Ball, Sr., is one of eight prominent graduates who have been chosen as Mississippi State University Alumni Fellows for 2017.
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…
Alumna overcomes odds, excels in aerospace engineering
Aerospace engineering taught Nikki King how to handle the unexpected, a skill that she has learned to utilize in aspects of her personal life as well. “It’s all about how you will react when something unexpected happens, and how quickly can you adjust,” King said. The Bagley College of Engineering aerospace engineering graduate currently lives…
MSU announces Noxubee Co. native as 2015 national alumnus
STARKVILLE, Miss.–Earnest W. “Earnie” Deavenport Jr. of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, is Mississippi State University’s national alumnus of the year.
Alumna featured as ASCE new face of civil engineering
RESTON, Va. – This past summer Engineers Without Borders–USA (EWB) sent a small team of engineers to Simwatachela, Zambia, a very remote village in sub-Saharan Africa, to install drinking water wells to over 10,000 villagers.
Westerfield named MDOT hydraulics division director
JACKSON, MISS.—The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the appointment of Rachel Westerfield to the position of director of the newly created Hydraulics Division, according to MDOT Executive Director Melinda McGrath. In her new position, Rachel will be responsible for performing project management and administration duties to ensure the successful completion of hydraulic design for…