Celebrating last week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ballew Hall are MSU President Mark E. Keenum (left to right); Clayton Davis, Southern AgCredit vice president of operations; Scott Willard, MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences dean and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station director; Susanne Boyd Purvis and David Purvis; Martha Robertson; and Keith Coble, MSU vice president for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine. PHOTO: David Ammon | Agriculture and Natural Resources Marketing
Bagley's Fu, Karimi named IEEE Fellows
Two Mississippi State Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering professors have been named Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellows for their significant contributions and accomplishments in their field. Yong Fu and Masoud Karimi are selections for the IEEE Fellow Class of 2025 in the Research Engineer/Scientist category for their major, impactful advancements and applications in the engineering field. Fu, the Tennessee Valley Authority Endowed Professor in MSU’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, is being honored for his contributions to computational optimization and parallel computing for power system operation. Karimi’s designation is for his research contributions to synchronization, modeling and control of power electronic converters in DC/AC applications.
DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Brittany Adams
In an ICU setting -- whether for humans or animals -- you never know what each day will bring. For Brittany Adams, an ICU Technician in the Small Animal ICU/ER at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), an environment where you can expect the unexpected is what makes it both challenging and rewarding. Adams’ daily responsibilities span a wide range, from caring for chest tubes and administering medications to ensuring patients meet their caloric needs and are as comfortable as possible. She also plays a critical role in triaging incoming patients, collaborating with students and other technicians on diagnostics such as bloodwork, ultrasonography and radiographs.
DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Justice Steele
At the Animal Rehabilitation Center of Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), the road to recovery doesn’t end after surgery or treatment. Much like humans who often require physical therapy to regain strength and mobility following surgery or illness, canines can also benefit greatly from rehabilitation. That’s where Justice Steele, an Animal Health Technician, steps in. For more than two years, Steele has been instrumental in helping patients rebuild strength and mobility. Steele works closely with animals, primarily canines, recovering from orthopedic or neurological challenges, tailoring each therapy session to their unique needs. Watching her patients grow and thrive is what inspires her daily.
State-of-the-art wind lab marks new era in national drone testing
A new wind-simulation system operating within a Mississippi State laboratory now enables researchers to measure gusts, turbulence and other environmental factors impacting drone flight safety. Installation of the state-of-the-art system further cements MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory as a national leader in the research and development of uncrewed aircraft systems, or UAS, paving the way for safer, more efficient, weather-resilient drone operations. “The WindShape system significantly enhances our ability to test and refine aircraft technologies under realistic wind conditions, helping to ensure the safety and reliability of future UAS missions,” said Bryan Farrell, Raspet’s interim director.
Meridian's Hanna paved way for infant cochlear implants in Mississippi
Tania Hanna had waited nearly two and a half years to hear what most new mothers hear in nine months: “Mama.” Clad in a tiny Mississippi State University cheerleader outfit, her daughter, 1 1/2-year-old Meagan Hanna, heard her first whisp of sound as specialists turned on the device that would power her cochlear implant. As the youngest recipient of such an implant in Mississippi in 2000, the little girl, as a triplet with a brother and sister in 1999, clung to her mother and cried, unsure of the new sound. The day had marked both the end and beginning of a journey to bring Meagan into a hearing world.
Free learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning available to faculty, staff and students
Sharpen skills. Explore new interests. Increase professional value. These and other results are now available via no-cost learning opportunities to Mississippi State faculty, staff and students through MSU’s agreement with LinkedIn Learning. A popular, online education platform, LinkedIn Learning’s 20,000-plus courses are available to campus via a quick login using their MSU NetID email addresses. With self-paced learning, courses are presented in various formats, including bite-sized video, audio only and in-depth content. The platform is directly integrated with Canvas, the university’s learning management system. MSU faculty can use it to supplement course material or even develop and load their own content onto the platform.
Smoke-free policy enhances healthy environment
Mississippi State University is a smoke-free campus. Official policy prohibits the use of any combustible or vapor products anywhere on campus property including university buildings, university grounds, university vehicles, parking areas and sidewalks. The smoke-free campus policy is part of the university's commitment to creating a healthy environment for all members of the campus community. Use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookah or other similar devices are prohibited by this policy. The complete policy is available at www.policies.msstate.edu/policy/91301.
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