Industry Affiliates
The University of Mississippi School of Engineering actively collaborates with industry leaders to enrich student education and drive innovation.
Industry Affiliates Program: Bridging Academia and Industry
The Industry Affiliates Program at Ole Miss Engineering fosters partnerships between the university and corporations to prepare the next generation of engineering leaders. Through initiatives such as site visits, internships, and research collaborations, affiliates provide students with real-world experiences while gaining access to emerging talent and faculty expertise.
Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies aims to grow pathways to green careers and uplift under-represented students in collaboration with the University of Mississippi.
- Enhance existing environmental studies minor to grow perception of green careers in the engineering and manufacturing industries
- Engage under-represented students to grow awareness in STEM and sustainability concepts and to open career pathways
- Provide university students hands-on learning experiences through Trane projects and initiatives that raise its presence on the University of Mississippi campus to grow awareness of green careers
In addition to these activities, Trane Technologies is implementing opportunities for energy savings across the university.
Ergon
Ergon has a longstanding partnership with the University of Mississippi focused around student recruiting, campus engagement, executive involvement and support of university programs from Ergon Foundation.
Their engagement with the School of Engineering includes:
- Encouraging experiential learning by increasing participation in co-ops, through a program of placement opportunities
- Connecting students to careers by attending the STEM Career Fair as well as interacting with students directly through lunch-and-learns, tailgates and other speaking engagements on campus
- Promoting data science as well as diversity and inclusion, supply chain and analytics, and entrepreneurship to support Mississippi’s workforce goals and attract industry to the state
The School of Engineering plays a leading role in Ergon’s relationship with the University of Mississippi.
Contact Us
Engineering Industry Affiliates: Darin Van Pelt
University Industry Partnerships: Hughes Miller
If you are interested in working with a group of students or sponsoring a capstone project, please contact Megan Miller.
Darin Van Pelt
- Director and Professor of Practice of General Engineering and Strategic Initiatives
Hughes Miller
- Director of Strategic Partnerships and The University of Mississippi Research Foundation
Megan Miller
- Assistant Dean of Student Programs