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
UM Student 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
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
General Engineering Major in Running for SEC Freshman of the Year
John Rhys Plumlee from Hattiesburg might be the dual-threat quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels, but he’s also taking on the challenge of a Bachelor of Engineering degree. 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
Tunneling Through: UM 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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