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Myers speaks to JROTC/STEM students
Dr. Oliver J. Myers, assistant professor in mechanical engineering, was invited to speak and inspire students participating in the JROTC/STEM Program. The program includes a summer residential camp and then a fall outreach program with Jackson Public Schools JROTC program. They are partnering with EPSCoR to provide the in-school outreach activities. Scientists from Jackson State…
Poster wins award at 2011 COSMOL Conference
The poster ” Simulation of Dendritic Solidification in Cubic and HCP Crystals by Cellular Automaton and Phase-Field Models” by Mohsen Asle Zaeem, Hebi Yin, and Sergio Felicelli, won the Best Poster Award at the 2011 COSMOL Conference held in Boston, MA, October 13-15, 2011. Link to the conference blog announcing the win: http://www.comsol.com/community/blogs/COMSOL-Conference-Blog/231/ Presentation Abstract
ME paper selected at Metal Casting Congress
The paper “Reliability Evaluation of Four Casting Processes for Magnesium Alloy AZ91” by Liang Wang, Ratessiea (Tessa) Lett, Sergio D. Felicelli , and John T. Berry, was selected as one of the Best Five Papers of the 115Th MetalCasting Congress, held in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 5-8, 2011. The article was also featured in the May…
Daniewicz to lead mechanical engineering department
Dr. Steve R. Daniewicz, ME Professor, has been appointed as the new Department Head for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, starting July 1, 2011, pending approval of the IHL. Dr. Daniewicz has been a ME faculty member since 1994. He received a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and master’s and doctoral degrees from Ohio…
Myers writes article promoting STEM disciplines
Dr. Oliver J. Myers, assistant professor in mechanical engineering, wrote an invited article in the STEMcp.com website promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to under-represented groups. Launched in 2010, STEMcp.com was developed to encourage students’ interest and participation in these fields providing tremendous opportunities in exciting careers.
Walters wins BCoE Faculty Research Award
Dr. Keith Walters, associate professor in mechanical engineering, is the recipient of the 2011 Bagley College of Engineering Faculty Research Award. Dr. Walters conducts research in computation fluid dynamics through the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems. Since coming to Mississippi State in 2003 he has authored 37-refereed technical publications and helped secure $22.3 million in…
Professors win 2010 SAGE Best Paper Award
The paper “Krishnan, S.R. and Srinivasan, K.K. Multi-zone modelling of partially premixed low-temperature combustion in pilot-ignited natural-gas engines. Proc. IMechE, Part D: J. Automobile Engineering, 2010, 224(D12), 1597-1622. DOI 10.1243/09544070JAUTO1472” authored by Dr. Sundar R. Krishnan and Dr. Kalyan K. Srinivasan has been awarded the 2010 SAGE Best Paper Award by the Editor and Editorial…
Horstemeyer receives new award
Dr. Mark Horstemeyer, professor of Mechanical Engineering and CAVS Chair in Solid Mechanics, is the recipient of the 2011 International Journal of Plasticity Young Research Award for excellent contributions to the field of Plasticity over a period of ten years (2000-2010), especially in the area of computational multiscale material modeling.
Horstemeyer named W. L. Giles Distinguished Professor
Dr. Mark Horstemeyer, professor of Mechanical Engineering and CAVS Chair in Solid Mechanics, has been selected as a William L. Giles Distinguished Professor. This recognition is one of the highest awards the University can bestow upon a faculty member in recognition of outstanding research, teaching and service. This honorary distinction is conferred only on a…
Daniewicz selected for state safety committee
Following a Senate confirmation hearing held in Jackson on March 30, Dr. Daniewicz has been appointed by the State Senate to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Committee for a four year term effective immediately and ending June 30, 2015. As a member of the committee, Daniewicz will help establish the rules and regulations to which…