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Kelsey LeSaicherre Inducted into Student Hall of Fame
Eight students were recently inducted into the Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame. This includes Kelsey LeSaicherre, a senior majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in economics. Kelsey’s ultimate goal is to work in the oil industry. As a co-op student, she has been able to do three rotations with Marathon Petroleum…
Drs. Rudy Rogers and Guochang Zhang Recognized
At the MSU I-3 Day, “Investing in Innovation,” Drs. Rudy Rogers and Guochang Zhang were recognized for their patent – System for Stabilizing Gas Hydrates at Low Pressures (8,119,078 – Issued 2/21/12).
Society of Petroleum Engineers Supports CHE
The chemical engineering program has received $10,000 from the Delta Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. These funds will be used to support energy related education and student scholarships.
Biofuels Research Highlighted in “Our State” Video
Biofuels research in the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering were highlighted in the April 12th edition of Our State. This research work is supported by various agencies and corporations and has resulted in a large number of peer-reviewed journal publications and graduate degrees. The technology has also been licensed as indicated in more detail in…
CHE Undergraduate Caterina Tran Inducted
Congratulations to CHE senior Caterina Tran who was inducted into the MSU Society of Scholars!
Hughey and Reynolds Inducted into Bagley College of Engineering Distinguished Fellows
The induction ceremonies for the 2013 class of the Bagley College of Engineering Distinguished fellows took place on March 7, at the Hunter Henry Center. Honorees included Kenneth Hughey and Earl Reynolds. More information about these inductees are included below. As part of their visits, Hughey met with students in CHE 4223 Process Control and…
Tommy Joseph Delivers 2013 Hunter Henry Lecture
Mr. Tommy Joseph, Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Technology, EHS&S, and Global Sourcing at International Paper, delivered the 2013 Hunter Henry Lecture. Mr. Joseph is a 1982 Chemical Engineering graduate of Mississippi State University. During his talk, Mr. Joseph highlighted career opportunities for MSU CHE students and how these opportunities presented themselves to him during…
Ben Hartenbower Successfully Defends Master’s Thesis
CHE Graduate student Ben Hartenbower has completed the requirements for his MS degree. His thesis was titled “Fermentation of Glycerol to Biogas Under Isobaric and Variable Pressure Conditions.” Mr. Hartenbower was advised by Dr. Todd French and co-advised by Dr. Rafael Hernandez.
CHE Graduate Student Recognized for Awards
Erick S. Vasquez, a Ph.D. Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering, has received a number of research and awards since joining MSU in 2009. In 2012, he represented MSU at the 2012 National Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) conference. Most recently Erick was selected to present his research as part of the Excellence in Graduate…
Dow Chemical Supports CHE Program
The Dow Chemical Company has provided $6,800 to the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering to support chemical engineering senior design, student organizations, and laboratory operations. We are grateful to Dow for their support.