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ahmed al ostaz at puzzle xShowcasing our graphene research at technology conference in Barcelona

Dr. Ahmed Al-Ostaz, civil engineering professor and director of Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, led a team of faculty and students to the Puzzle X conference.
December 2022

Maisha SadiaElectrical engineering Ph. D. student gains first place for succinct research comms

Maisha Sadia shared top place in the Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis competition. She explains how chaos theory can be used to prevent hackers from breaking into computers. In three minutes.
November 2022

 

Nikki ReinemannBiomedical engineering professor receives
$1.5 million grant from the NIH

Nikki Reinemann wants to understand how the body adapts to stay alive. Her research could be a foundation for developing tools to combat cytoskeletal diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
September 2022

Engineering professor spends time in Israel on academic exchangeMirela Ovreiu

Mirela Ovreiu, instructional assistant professor, was one of 33 to join the Jewish National Fund’s Faculty Fellowship Program, designed to boost collaboration between Israeli and US institutions.
August 2022

 

Ben SavinoPh.D. student honored with NSF Graduate Research Fellowship for work that could transform air travel

Mechanical engineering graduate student Ben Savino is studying turbulent fluid flows to see if/how planes can be faster and more fuel efficient.
June 2022

Wen WuProfessor awarded NSF-EPSCoR fellowship to research how shark skin scales work to reduce drag

Assistant professor Wen Wu’s work has all sorts of potential implications for industrial design – particularly in regional aerospace and naval industries.
May 2022

Lyceum columns
Three engineering seniors recognized for their service 

Carly Huguley, Brennan Power and John Martin Paczak received the year’s top engineering awards – highlighting their strong academic  and service records.
April 2022 

 

Professor received NSF CAREER award for immunotherapy research

Assistant professor  Thomas Werfel plans to use this $600,000 research grant to create biomaterials for more targeted vaccines and cancer treatments.
March 2022

 

man performing graphene research

Partnering with the US Army and other universities on graphene

The Center for Graphene Research and Innovation is partnering with ERDC, Jackson State and Rice University to explore graphene’s potential in advanced materials and infrastructure.
February 2022

Dave PuleoOle Miss Engineering dean honored for his innovative research

Dean Dave Puleo has been inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of his research into regenerative biomaterials.
December 2021

 

Parker BrewsterMechanical engineering grad student wins business model competition

Graduate student Parker Brewster received top place (and £10,000!) for his proposed plaquectomy – a device designed to safely remove plaque from arterial walls.
November 2021

 

Nikki ReinemannBiomedical engineering professor investigates causes of heart disease

Assistant professor Nikki Reinemann is using prestigious grant from the American Heart Association to research the underlying causes of heart disease.
October 2021

 

ole miss and rust college signingPartnering with Rust College for a dual-degree program

Students can pursue mathematics at Rust College for three years and follow up with two years at Ole Miss Engineering – gaining degrees from both institutions.
July 2021

cris surbeck Professor publishes book on environmental remediation
Civil engineering professor Cris Surbeck provides a much-needed framework for investigating and cleaning up contaminated sites.
June 2021

 

students jumpingRocket Team: rocket building, launch days with Mississippi State and certification

Our Rocket Team is part of NASA’s Space Grant program – getting hands-on experience in the build, test and launch activities used by professionals.
May 2021


Two engineering alumni
Serving the country in our nation’s nuclear laboratories

Alumni Sieg Shalles (1971)  and Rowan Baird (2019) share their experiences in pursuing a career in the military services.
April 2021

Susan Dio speaking at an industry conferenceFormer BP America president sets up new engineering scholarship

Susan Dio, 1983 chemical engineering graduate, wants to encourage her two passions: women in engineering and manufacturing.
March 2021

 

Diversity RecognitionSchool of Engineering gains bronze-level recognition for diversity efforts

The American Society for Engineering Education’s diversity recognition program awards schools that build the infrastructure to support diverse student and faculty populations.
February 2021

Hannah Prater Denson and husbandOle Miss alum named Mississippi’s Young Engineer of the Year

The Mississippi Engineering Society honors 2015 civil engineering graduate Hannah Prater Denson for her work to bring STEM kits to her local elementary school in Jackson, MS.
January 2021

Double your distance, double your protection

Research by our Dr. Wen Wu and professors at Johns Hopkins University explores the dynamics of airborne transmissions of COVID-19. Distancing works. (Graphic: Marissa Lanterman/Johns Hopkins University)
December 2020

 

man installing broadband Engineering alumni leading broadband boom in north Mississippi

Several engineering alumni are working with electric cooperatives to deploy fiber to provide high-speed broadband internet service to unserved and underserved areas of rural Mississippi.
November 2020

 

drug delivery deviceA better way to treat depression

Two biomedical engineering professors at Ole Miss might have found a way to provide chronic relief to people suffering from severe depression: a small implant that provides intermittent drug doses.
October 2020

 

Computer networkOle Miss creates Institute for Data Science

Big data is fueling new jobs and technologies worldwide. Ole Miss’ institute will instruct students on how to ethically apply data science to advance knowledge, enable enterprise and improve society.
September 2020

 

john finneganMechanical engineering senior on why Ole Miss Engineering suits him

New York native John Finnegan talks about why he chose Ole Miss Engineering and what he’s learned from his co-op experience with Parker-Hannifin. “Ole Miss is great for the intangibles that an engineer needs.”
August 2020

 

Dr. Raj named Distinguished Professor

Arunachalam Rajendran, mechanical engineering chair and professor, has been honored for his sustained excellence at Ole Miss. This is in recognition of his internationally known research and his dedication to his students.
July 2020

 

Legendary Rebel football player sets up engineering scholarship

NFL pro Wesley Walls (general engineering 1991) and his wife established an engineering scholarship geared toward high-achieving students who played sports in high school.
May 2020

 

From 2018 summer intern to 2020 CEO award winner

IT specialist Courtney Cadiz (BSME 19) received the CEO award from International Paper for her work on a substantial cost-saving project. She worked at IP as an intern – an experience she encourages.
May 2020

 

Dean Dave Puleo on how the school is meeting the coronavirus challenges

Coronavirus, COVID-19, uncharted territory, social distancing, flatten the curve, course conversion, Zoom meetings. These words are now forever ingrained in our vocabulary. Our Engineering community has been tremendous during these trying times….
April 2020

From electrical engineer to Dallas Cowboys’ number cruncher

Adam Vonder Harr (BSEE 2014) works as a football research analyst, helping with everything from scouting and personnel decisions to assisting coaches with game planning  and player health.
March 2020

 

Ole Miss geological engineering students learn about geologic mapping

The Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI) and Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at Ole Miss are undertaking a geologic mapping and drilling project in Charleston, Mississippi – that’ll help identify economic resources and contribute to scientific research in the region.
February 2020

2013 chemical engineering grad gives back

Alyssa Revis (BSChE 2013) says that the academic and financial support from Ole Miss led to her successful career at Exxon. Check out how she and her husband Jesse are giving back to their alma maters, helping chemical engineering students. Read more…
January 2020

Ole Miss computer science major serves on World Food Security committee

Computer science major Rowan Agrawal was one of four U.S. students awarded a scholarship to attend a UN summit on food security in Rome. He discussed the role of technology in dealing with poverty and hunger with global leaders. Read more…
January 2020

New computer science professor brings his focus on digital security
We’re happy to have Charlie Walter join the team. He’ll be looking at the challenges of keeping personal data safe – especially in a world of Bluetooth and wearables.
Read more…
January 2020
Why this Ole Miss chemical engineering grad loves his work so much

John Brasher (BSChE 12) researches wastewater remediation, nanomaterials and more for use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He says: “You ask yourself the ‘why’ question over and over until you reach the true point of failure or core problem. I fell in love with this – the ultimate field of ‘why’s.’” Read more…
December 2019

Computer science major gains local and global experience through internships

Briana Dortch, a senior from Memphis, enriched her studies by interning at St. Jude where she helped create programs to diagnose noninsured patients faster and more cheaply. And, to learn about the corporate world, she interned as an IT business consultant for International Paper. Read more…
December 2019

Society of Women Engineers achieving its goal at Ole Miss: helping female engineers succeed

Four Ole Miss students attended the national SWE conference in California last month – and three walked away with job offers. And, SWE events on campus give students the opportunity to hear from alumnae what it’s like to transition from college to the workplace. Read more…
December 2019

Mechanical engineering alumnus races hot rods, sets speed records

Jeffrey Ferguson, 2012 mechanical engineering graduate, has pretty much spent the last decade trying to break the 300 mph barrier in a 5,000-pound Trans Am. Read about his journey…
November 2019

Computer science student wins first place in entrepreneurship competition

Kaylin Brassfield’s company for video games and graphic novels aimed at a young female market won her the first-place award in the 2019 Mississippi New Venture Challenge. A senior computer science major, Brassfield received $4,500 in funding to support her startup. Read more…
November 2019

Geology professor assists construction in Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Project

Lance Yarbrough, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering at Ole Miss, spent much of his summer 600 feet below the Hudson River. He was working on a project to build a 2.5-mile-long bypass tunnel for the Delaware Aqueduct, which provides about half of New York City’s water. Read more…
November 2019

Freshman follows her father’s words of wisdom

With every step of Leah Timmons’ journey at the University of Mississippi comes a reminder of the words of encouragement her father left her years ago. “He was the one who always told me I could accomplish anything I set out to do.” Proving him right, she’s majoring in international studies and chemical engineering with an emphasis in manufacturing. Read more…
November 2019

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