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Civil engineering senior earns national scholarship
A Bagley College of Engineering senior has received a national scholarship from an industry-leading organization. Samantha Frederick, a civil engineering major, will receive the national Brother B. Austin Barry Scholarship from the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society. The $3,500 award is one of 10 national scholarships awarded annually by the organization.
MSU wins second place in national EPA ‘Rainworks’ competition
Mississippi State officials plan to implement “The MSU Union Green,” a student-conceived project winning second place in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 Campus Rainworks Challenge. The stormwater mitigation plan impacts a space known as the Mini-Mall, between Lee Boulevard and the State Fountain bakery, Subway retail outlet, Henry F. Meyer Media Center and University Florist….
Department head tapped by two as accreditation board commissioner
Two national organizations have tapped the head of civil engineering in the Bagley College for service on a commission for engineering accreditation. Dennis D. Truax will represent the National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying on the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. He is a professor and head…
Eight Students Receive Hall of Fame Honors
Eight students joined the Bagley College of Engineering’s Student Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Old Waverly April 21. Students are nominated for the BCoE Student Hall of Fame by faculty, staff, and student organizations. Inductees are chosen based on his academics, leadership, work accomplishments, service, and character. The BCoE Student Hall of Fame…
Three faculty receive awards from national organization
Three Bagley College of Engineering faculty members earned recognition from a national organization for their dedication to engineering and engineering education. Dave Dampier received the 2014 Outstanding Teaching Award from the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section. This award is presented to faculty who have shown excellent contributions to engineering education through classroom performance….
Nine named BCoE Distinguished Alumni Fellows
The Bagley College recognized nine alumni for their professional accomplishments and dedication to engineering and Mississippi State during its annual Distinguished Fellows ceremony. “The Distinguished Fellows event is always great for the college because it allows our students to see the success of our alumni and be inspired to pursue their careers with the same…
Bagley College of Engineering Students like to ThinkBig!
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Bagley College of Engineering students gained firsthand experience with research project development during a competition launched last spring. The ThinkBig! competition asked teams of undergraduate and graduate students to develop projects and proposals that showcase both entrepreneurial skill and creative thinking.
BCoE teams end year with success, plan for next competitions
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Hoping to build on last year’s successes, many Bagley College of Engineering design teams look to start the fall semester with new members and fresh ideas. Starting tomorrow, August 27, these teams will begin holding interest meetings for students—both engineering and, in many cases, non-engineering majors—who would like to join their efforts…
MSU team places first in timber bridge competition
STARKVILLE, Miss. ⎯ Winning any competition is a great success for any university team, but when two of Mississippi State’s colleges are able to work together and share resources for one project, it is the true win for Mississippi State University. A Bagley college of Engineering team of civil engineers won the 2013 American Society…
Sloan Ziegler earns place on Capitol Hill
STARKVILLE, Miss.— A Bagley College of Engineering doctoral candidate has earned a fellowship that will take her to Capitol Hill. Jennifer Sloan Ziegler has earned a 2014 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. She is one of 10 in the group of 50 that will serve as a legislative…