
Michelle Price, a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, is featured in a special video edition of Our People.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Officials and engineers tasked with preventing the release of radioactive material during debris removal from the Fukushima nuclear site in Japan are visiting Mississippi State University this week to learn about the university’s expertise in evaluating components of radioactive containment systems.

With a final check of his instrument panel, Mississippi State aerospace engineering graduate student Zachary Doucet gently pulled back on the control stick to lift his aircraft off the ground. As the airplane sailed through the air, he spent a few minutes getting used to the controls before banking left to see how the plane…

Even with three decades of experience in the engineering industry, John Wilson was looking for ways to enhance his professional skill set. He knew he wanted to pursue an advanced degree in one of a few specific programs, but taking time off of work to pursue that degree wasn’t feasible. “As a working engineer and…

Merlin Flight Simulation Group (Merlin) has recently installed an MP500-1 Academic Engineering Flight Simulator at Mississippi State University.

When Dennis Truax came to Mississippi State in 1976 to pursue a master’s degree in civil engineering, he expected to obtain his degree and then leave to become an…

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…

Bagley College of Engineering associate professor Lakiesha Williams was recently recognized by a statewide publication for her efforts in the domain of technology. Williams was one of 28 honorees named to the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2017 class of “Top in Tech.” The honorees came from a variety of industries and organizations across the state, with…

A Mississippi State University researcher is developing new miniature models to better understand the factors that lead to heart disease and sickle cell anemia.

Growing up with a military father has allowed Emily S. Turner to experience living around the world. Her time as a Mississippi State University civil engineering major and her experiences moving and adjusting to new communities have emboldened her to set high standards and reach far and wide to attain her goals.