BCoE: Engineering News
By Bagley College of Engineering
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Podcast Description
The E-News podcast from the Bagley College of Engineering covers the news, events and tips from the engineering students, faculty and alumni. E-News is here to keep you up to date on the latest in engineering on the campus of Mississippi State University.
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CleanEarth Day: Protecting our Water | In honor of protecting our Earth’s natural resources, we’re celebrating Earth Day by recommending ways to protect water, one of our most valuable natural resources. April 22 is an opportunity to change and establish lifelong habits to conserve this finite resource that is vital to life. Drs. William McAnally and James Martin, with the Bagley College of Engineering’s civil and environmental engineering department, makes some important observations and suggestions. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResearcher finds truth in Edison's philosophy | Despite the fact that he was born more than 100 years ago, Thomas Edison’s philosophy about the nature of invention still holds true today. To mark the prolific paten holder’s February birthday, we take a look at how modern inventors, like the Bagley College of Engineering’s Dr. Chuck O’Hara, face the daunting task of bringing new products to life. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMSU Engineer gets Musical | A computer engineering student uses his technical and musical skills to revive an old musical tradition into a favorite and fun pastime for his generation. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDistinguished Lecture Series :: Engineering for Global Change :: Dr. Henry Petroski | The lecture series features eminent individual who are making a difference in their specialized engineering backgrounds on the social and political fronts in order to enrich our campus, our community, our region and our world. | 12/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBulldog kicker knows the mechanics of the game | He transferred to Mississippi State to earn a degree in mechanical engineering, but now his name is familiar to fans throughout the Bulldog nation. As kicker for Maroon and White football, Derek DePasquale rates as the team’s second leading scorer and has found a home in Starkville--with a few pleasant surprises. | 11/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | CleanVideoPutting Education in Gear | MSU’s automotive design team members are ready to put their education in gear as they prepare for the second phase of EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge. With more than 130 team members and a GM donated vehicle waiting in the garage the team will begin implementing its award winning automotive design which promises to earn over 100 miles per gallon fuel economy. | 10/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDistinguished Lecture Series :: Engineering for Global Change :: Dr. Subra Suresh | The lecture series features eminent individual who are making a difference in their specialized engineering backgrounds on the social and political fronts in order to enrich our campus, our community, our region and our world. | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGone 'Phishing' | Sometimes it’s really difficult to tell scams from the “real deal,” especially when dealing with e-mails and Internet pop-ups designed by cyber crime con artists. Dr. David Dampier, a Bagley College of Engineering professor, offers some tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft. | 9/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFuel of the Future | Made from Mother Nature's resources, alternative energy comes in many forms, including solar and wind energy, biofuel made from biomass, ethanol produced from soybeans and corn, and the list goes on. While this variety may seem overwhelming, experts believe it might be the key to giving consumers an economic advantage. In the near future, Americans might have the opportunity to purchase energy from a diversified market, meaning lower prices - even for petroleum based fuel. | 8/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCSE students get their game faces on | Adam Jones, a computer science and engineering (CSE) doctorate student, along with Brice McElroy, a undergraduate CSE major, pose as Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, professional stunt men who are the stars of the popular television show "MythBusters." So, why are engineering students dressed in full garb as our favorite "MythBuster" hosts? You’ll have to listen to their story to get to the bottom of this “plausible” answer. | 5/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking everyday Earth Day in Mississippi | Earth Day is celebrated April 22 every year. It’s held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. In recognition of Earth Day, this story highlights the important alternative fuel technologies BCoE faculty experts and research scientists are inventing to protect the environment and to stimulate our economy. | 4/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWomen's Work | The month of March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time of celebration and reflection of how hard our female ancestors worked for rights that all women enjoy today. Thanks to them, women have the right to vote, as well as filling roles as corporate executive officers, university presidents and serve as deans of colleges for some of the most historically male dominated professions. | 3/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanResearchers help doctors get to the heart of a disease | Cardiovascular disease affects more than 80 million people in the United States leaving much of the population with weakened heart muscles. Doctors can repair some of the damage, but to develop proper treatment plans, patients often undergo invasive diagnostic procedures. However, by using advanced technology, two researchers in the Bagley College of Engineering hope to help doctors get to the heart of things. | 2/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOpportunity plus talent equals excellence and it’s making a difference | A mechanical engineering graduate student helps high school students see the simple side of complicated arithmetic formulas and offers a straightforward solution to one of education’s complex problems. | 1/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHoliday traveling tips that could fatten your wallet | If we had our choice, our gift, wish list would include the prices of the days when gas was running 10 to 15 cents a gallon. Although this is wishful thinking, the Bagley College of Engineering has some fuel economy tips to help you save some extra dollars this holiday season. | 12/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanLaunch Fever: An Entrepreneur’s Journey | The Jack Hatcher Entrepreneurship Program at the Bagley College of Engineering gives students an opportunity to explore and study the idea of launching a business. Recently, Tim Taylor, the author of “Launch Fever: An Entrepreneur’s Journey,” was on campus to share how he transferred his degree and work experience from the aerospace industry and used it to his advantage to capture his American dream of starting a surgical device company. | 11/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTechno Tailgating | Every Saturday thousands of college football fans across the nation gather together and show their support for their college football team through pre-game and post-game tailgate parties. A display of dedicated school spirit that the “ESPN College Game Day Football” television show relies on to add spontaneity and excitement, as fans in the background cheer for their university alma mater. What we discovered is that these fans are state-of-the-art techno tailgaters. | 10/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSmall changes help students avoid chronic, physical pain and mental strain | College students are busy studying, working and trekking or biking their way to class and usually don’t think about how their daily activities can have a negative impact on their mental and physical health. Lesley Strawderman and Kari Babski- Reeves, professors in the Bagley College of Engineering’s industrial and systems engineering department, offer some words of wisdom. | 9/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJourneys of Perseverance | He grew up in a small farming community in Bogotá, Colombia and dreamed of one day obtaining his Ph.D. from an American university. That dream came true, but with some sacrifices. When Jairo Diaz said, “Good-bye” to his wife and two boys, he knew he wouldn’t live with his family for another seven years. Here’s an inspirational story of how the BCoE made a positive impact on one man and his family. | 7/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanIGEM | The James Worth Bagley College of Engineering was the first university in the nation to launch their Biological Engineering program and now they are one in a handful of universities who offer the degree. As the program has grown over the years, the students have been attracting attention to the program by winning some national and international awards. | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChemical engineering majors learn leasons on life | Thanks to a generous gift donated by ChE alumnus, Hunter Henry, chemical engineering majors are learning one of the most important aspects of life--how to make an impact on the community around them by giving back. | 5/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean"Science Guy" visits MSU | Thanks to his energetic performances on television, Bill Nye is known to most as the “Science Guy,” but during a recent visit to MSU he reveled his other passion. As the following segment revels, Nye is a strong supporter of science education because he knows the future of our world will soon be in the hands of today’s kids. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBulldogs for Heart Health | Bulldogs for Heart Health, commonly known as BH-two squared, is an MSU student based service organization founded by a group of graduate and undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering program. All founding members conduct research in the Heart Valve Mechanobiology Lab of Drs. James Warnock and Jun Liao. In their free time they educate elementary, middle and high school students about the health risks of obesity. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFormula-One Racing | Gentlemen start your engines! No, it isn’t time for the Indianapolis 500, it is time for the Society of Automotive Engineers Formula-One Race. For the past year the Bagley College of Engineering student motor racing team has been custom building a formula-one-style, race car that they will run down the track in Virginia. Diane Godwin has the story. | 4/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNash Street | Walk up to any newsstand on country music row in Nashville and you will see headlines that read “Nash Street named ‘THE BEST NEW ACT IN COUNTRY MUSIC.’” The upbeat blue grass/country band is made-up of Mississippi State students. Daniel Hare, an aerospace engineering major and the lead bass player tells the story of their experience playing at the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry, and how this small town band is making it big in the genre of country music. | 3/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSatellites into Orbit | The National Aeronautics Space Administration is known for taking humans into space and the U.S. Air force is known for launching satellites into orbit. Both missions are very costly and both organizations have been asked to find ways to cut their budget. Bagley College of Engineering’s Kari Babski Reeves, an industrial engineer, specializes in processes and systems improvement, and she is the only university professor in the nation asked to evaluate the Air forces satellite launch systems. | 3/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanScience Fair | Ward Stuart Elementary 4th and 5th-graders Cody Prewitt, Kristen Lacey and Atul Singh recently participated in the Region 5 Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair. The event is sponsored by the Bagley College of Engineering. | 2/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCSI Bagley | Walk into the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering Forensics Computer Class and it looks like a scene from the popular television show CSI or COPS. However these students are not acting, they are training to become forensic computer examiners at MSU’s Center for Computer Security Research. The forensics program is the only university program of its kind in the southeastern region of the United States. | 2/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCareer fair highlights employers' desires for BCoE students | One of the most important priorities on a senior engineering student’s mind is getting a job after graduation. There is an event called, “Career Day at MSU” that draws many companies’ recruiters to Starkville. In this story students describe their experience in meeting with recruiters and the advantages of the process. | 1/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEngineers reach across disciplines to make a difference | Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering, David Thompson, an expert in fluid dynamics, is modeling the airflow in bronchial tubes. His research funded by the National Science Foundation will help medical experts understand how to design better techniques for aerosol drug delivery. | 12/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPay it Forward | A biological engineering major has dreams of “paying it forward.” | 11/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaking A Different Kind of Chemistry | Engineering students introduce left-brain thinking—the logical, sequential and analytical characteristics—to the more creative and intuitive processes of right brain thinking. They’re discovering that the outcome of combining these two processes of contemplation creates a more balanced college experience. | 11/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBulldog BEST | The BCoE sponsors “Bulldog Best” a regional and national robotic competition that motivates kids to study math, science and technology. Students are given a box of materials including metal, computer cards, wood, plastic, and other sorts of random supplies and are asked to design and build a fully operational remote controlled robot that can perform a specified action. The teams with the largest collection in the least amount of time advanced to the regional competition in Auburn, Ala., with hopes of qualifying for the national event. | 10/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReaching Full Potential | Circumstances and the lack of college role models in and outside his family didn't stop one MSU student from becoming a first generation college graduate. The Bagley College of Engineering provided Terrence West with the opportunity to achieve his dreams and reach towards his full potential. | 10/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMSU French Connection | A Bagley College of Engineering student is developing a French Connection at Mississippi State. By living in the Nanette Workman French House he is expanding his horizons while continuing work on his engineering degree. | 9/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMSU Engineering Outreach | Some school districts are partnering with their collegiate colleagues to teach students fun, interactive ways of learning science and math. And it is working--grade and high school students who take advantage of collegiate resources find that they are scoring at the "proficient" level or higher on state math and science assessments. The Bagley College of Engineering just wrapped up their summer of K-12 Outreach Programs. | 8/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCAVS Extension - Supporting MS Economic Development | The Bagley College of Engineering's CAVS Extension is supporting the state's economic development team in attracting and retaining industry by offering advanced engineering capabilities to small and large companies. The outreach efforts are increasing companies' competitiveness and that translates into more jobs for people who live in Mississippi. | 7/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGM and the U.S. Department of Energy awards the BCoE Challenge X team with a national title. | This is a story about a national championship team: The Mississippi State Bagley College of Engineering Challenge X team. In many ways it is what sports fans would refer to as "A Cinderella Story," a story of how a university student team considered to be the underdogs overcame adversity to win a national title. | 6/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMSU and Challenge X | General Motors and the Department of Energy have selected 17 top engineering colleges in the country to help them create new automotive designs that will achieve better fuel economy and are safer for the environment. | 5/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanConcrete Boat that Floats! | They call it Dawgliverance—a concrete boat that can float. BCoE News Contributor Diane Godwin reports why a university student civil engineering team would create a canoe made out of cement. | 5/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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