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# Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering - Bagley College of Engineering

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## Posts

- [Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/06/jessop-named-director-msu-swalm-school-chemical-engineering#new_tab)
- [William “Bill” Berry, PTE alum, receives honorary Doctor of Public Service degree](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/05/keenum-graduating-bulldogs-prepared-next-chapter-life-thanks-msu-education#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2026](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Spring-2026-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [MSU honoring Berry, Tucker during spring graduation ceremonies set for May 12-15](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/05/msu-honoring-berry-tucker-during-spring-graduation-ceremonies-set-may-12#new_tab)
- [BCoE Student Hall of Fame 2026: Shreenithi Lakshminarayanan](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/shof-lakshminarayanan/#new_tab)
- [Our People: Braden Alford](https://www.msstate.edu/our-people/2026/04/braden-alford#new_tab)
- [Stephenson, PTE alum, gifts State $2 Million to State Excellence Fund](https://hailstate.com/news/2026/4/13/athletics-stephensons-gift-state-2-million-to-state-excellence-fund#new_tab)
- [Rutherford and White receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarship](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/03/three-msu-students-receive-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship#new_tab)
- [MSU honors 19 top freshmen with Presidential Endowed Scholarships, 8 are BCoE](https://msstate.meritpages.com/?merit_achievement_id=196364#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Fall 2025](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fall-2025-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [MSU’s Bagley College opens Randy J. Cleveland Engineering Student Center](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msus-bagley-college-opens-randy-j-cleveland-engineering-student-center/)
- [MSU faculty members secure grant for region’s first advanced scanning electron microscope](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/10/msu-faculty-members-secure-grant-regions-first-advanced-scanning-electron#new_tab)
- [OPENING: Professor and Director and Endowed Chair](https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/509874/prof-dir-endowed-chair#new_tab)
- [MSU Bagley College of Engineering honors faculty, staff and students in annual college awards](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/msu-bagley-college-of-engineering-honors-faculty-staff-and-students-in-annual-college-awards/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Summer 2025](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2025-Newsletter_final.pdf#new_tab)
- [Alumnus: Poised for Prestige, Mississippi State’s Office of Prestigious External Scholarships encourages students to reach new heights](https://alumnusmagazine.com/2025/06/poised-for-prestige/#new_tab)
- [YouTube: Momentum – June 2025: Dr. Bill Elmore, Director, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering](https://youtu.be/H5EmmA2Rp0U#new_tab)
- [John M. Hairston, President/CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp.: An accomplished and passionate leader for the Mississippi Gulf Coast region and beyond](https://msbusinessjournal.com/john-m-hairston-president-ceo-of-hancock-whitney-corp/#new_tab)
- [W. David Purvis honored by the MSU Alumni Association as the 2025 BCoE Alumnus of the Year.](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/05/msu-names-parker-national-alumnus-year?fbclid=IwY2xjawKj_-JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4N1lVeGh5QWdTejNnREhuAR6eX7f4CQ6n-c0DQE7zySwP3qm6WINVxnDYEmx0mtKNnCG3NR4tgjQOD_o06A_aem_KK-gpwNI615a3FuuIlRNzQ#new_tab)
- [Forever Bulldogs: Latest MSU graduates will shape the future with ‘world-class’ education, strong values](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/05/forever-bulldogs-latest-msu-graduates-will-shape-future-world-class#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2025](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/May-2025-Newsletter_final.pdf#new_tab)
- [Engineering honor society at MSU announces new members](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/04/engineering-honor-society-msu-announces-new-members#new_tab)
- [Mississippi State engineering student group again named AIChE Outstanding Student Chapter](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/04/mississippi-state-engineering-student-group-again-named-aiche-outstanding#new_tab)
- [W. David Purvis selected as Bagley College of Engineering's Alumnus of the Year for 2025](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/04/msu-names-parker-national-alumnus-year#new_tab)
- [Meet Dave Ford: A lifelong learner ready to lead the MSU Bagley College of Engineering](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/meet-dave-ford-a-lifelong-learner-ready-to-lead-the-msu-bagley-college-of-engineering/#new_tab)
- [Mississippi State University alumni recognized as 2025 Bagley College of Engineering Distinguished Fellows, Emerging Leader](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/mississippi-state-university-alumni-recognized-as-2025-bagley-college-of-engineering-distinguished-fellows-emerging-leader/#new_tab)
- [William B. Berry, Former Chief Executive Officer of Continental Resources, Inc., to Receive Prestigious 2025 Horatio Alger Award](https://horatioalger.org/news-events/news/william-b-berry-former-chief-executive-officer-of-continental-resources-inc-to-receive-prestigious-2025-horatio-alger-award/#new_tab)
- [AIChE Conference Highlight – Optimize Your Internship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-conference-highlight-optimize-your-internship/) - “Optimize Your Internship” was presented by Alaina Levine of Quantum Success Solutions at the 2020 AIChE Annual Student Conference. An internship is any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. Internships benefit organizations by providing an inexpensive way to audition talent when compared to full-time positions. They
- [ChE Alum, William Thomas, named 2024 MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Service award recipient](https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/awards-and-recognition/distinguished-service-awards#new_tab)
- [MSU again receives $6.5M software donation from Petex, continues 8-year partnership with Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-again-receives-6-5m-software-donation-from-petroleum-experts-continues-8-year-partnership-with-swalm-school-of-chemical-engineering-at-mississippi-state-university/) - For the eighth consecutive year, Scotland-based engineering firm Petex has renewed its $6.5 million software donation to Mississippi State University. The donation benefits MSU’s Department of Geosciences and the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering by equipping students with industry-standard tools as part of their academic curriculum. Engineering students gain access to a suite of licenses for
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Fall 2024](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fall-2024-Newsletter_finalLo.pdf#new_tab)
- [Ford to take helm as Mississippi State’s new Bagley College of Engineering dean](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/01/ford-take-helm-mississippi-states-new-bagley-college-engineering-dean#new_tab)
- [Drilling and Production students visit Shell's Robert Training and Conference Center in Louisiana](https://www.che.msstate.edu/drilling-and-production-students-visit-shells-robert-training-and-conference-center-in-louisiana/) - Our Swalm School of Chemical Engineering's production class visited Shell’s Robert Training and Conference Center in Robert, Louisiana the weekend of November 15-17, 2024. Shell led our petroleum engineering students through their training known as BOOST (Basic Offshore Operations Simulator Training). This was a condensed version of the training Shell gave on both deck and
- [Leading international STEM group renews accreditation for 12 MSU Bagley College of Engineering programs](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2024/11/leading-international-stem-group-renews-accreditation-12-msu-bagley#new_tab)
- [MSU enrollment another all-time high, state’s only public university to grow 9 of last 10 years](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2024/11/msu-enrollment-another-all-time-high-states-only-public-university-grow-9#new_tab)
- [ERDC Days at MSU to highlight research collaborations, job opportunities](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2024/10/erdc-days-msu-highlight-research-collaborations-job-opportunities#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Summer 2024](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2024-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [Green to serve as interim engineering dean](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2024/06/green-serve-interim-engineering-dean#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2024](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Spring-2024-ChE-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [Ready to Lead: 19 MSU faculty complete university leadership program](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2024/04/ready-lead-19-msu-faculty-complete-university-leadership-program?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1-JslxHcEACMw22YG9vWbBcTeOm5Jjf2EqVcG6frXDemBA41uYVAKya98_aem_AWKGkzrd150WE57SCX3rCiRukAy39R1w3-uFkTqP09qDnnPzvZtAFeUlZZtEcaFnxR653KwbHYuuIOmiLH9cHbHz#new_tab)
- [Mississippi State alums recognized as 2024 BCoE Distinguished Fellows, Emerging Leader](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/mississippi-state-alums-recognized-as-2024-bcoe-distinguished-fellows-emerging-leader/#new_tab)
- [BCoE Student Hall of Fame 2024: Cody LeBleu](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/shof-lebleu/#new_tab)
- [MSU Foundation announces 2024 officers, incoming members](https://www.msufoundation.com/news/2024/01/msu-foundation-announces-2024-officers-incoming-members#new_tab)
- [Alumni couple help students find their path](https://www.msufoundation.com/news/2024/01/alumni-couple-help-students-find-their-path#new_tab)
- [Petroleum Experts (Petex) Renews Multi-Million-Dollar License Donation for the seventh consecutive year within the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/petroleum-experts-petex-renews-multi-million-dollar-license-donation-for-the-seventh-consecutive-year-within-the-swalm-school-of-chemical-engineering-at-mississippi-state-university/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Fall 2023](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fall-2023-ChE-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [MSU’s Tindoll named 2023 Co-op Student of the Year](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/10/msus-tindoll-named-2023-co-op-student-year#new_tab)
- [MSU researchers secure significant DOE grant to ‘unfold the mystery of enhanced brightness’ in LEDs](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/10/msu-researchers-secure-significant-doe-grant-unfold-mystery-enhanced#new_tab)
- [Congrats to SPE: 2023 Regional Student Chapter Recognition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Regional-Recognition-Certificate_-Miss-State-STCH.pdf#new_tab)
- [SEC Academic Leadership Development Program honors four MSU faculty and administrators](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/10/sec-academic-leadership-development-program-honors-four-msu-faculty-and#new_tab)
- [Answers at your fingertips: MSU Bagley College of Engineering faculty create AI chatbot](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/answers-at-your-fingertips-msu-bagley-college-of-engineering-faculty-create-ai-chatbot/#new_tab)
- [August 31: Dr. Medhat M. Kamal, Swalm 001 @ 3:30 PM](https://www.che.msstate.edu/august-31-dr-medhat-m-kamal-swalm-001-330-pm/) - The Future Need for Petroleum Engineering in the Expanding Energy Space 3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 31 Swalm 001, Eastman Auditorium Dr. Medhat M. Kamal Medhat (Med) M. Kamal is a Chevron Fellow Emeritus and the 2023 President of the International Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPEI). Dr. Kamal worked for Cairo University, Amoco Production Research, and
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Summer 2023](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2023-ChE-Newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [Paul and Lacy Sparks' unwavering dedication](https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/s/811/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=811&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=13524&ecid=13524&crid=0&calpgid=1357&calcid=4882#new_tab)
- [MSU chemical engineering graduate named 2022 Curt Modtland Award Winner](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/msu-chemical-engineering-graduate-named-2022-curt-modtland-award-winner/#new_tab)
- [Letter from the Dean: July 2023](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/letter-from-the-dean-july-2023/#new_tab)
- [Student Spotlight: August Fort](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/student-spotlight-august-fort/#new_tab)
- [Mississippi State chapter of Tau Beta Pi inducts new members](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/mississippi-state-chapter-of-tau-beta-pi-inducts-new-members/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2023](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChemE-News-Spring-2023.pdf#new_tab)
- [Woodrow Wilson, ChE Doctoral Candidate, earns prestigious research award: DOE’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Selects 87 Outstanding U.S. Graduate Students](https://www.energy.gov/science/articles/does-office-science-graduate-student-research-scgsr-program-selects-87-outstanding#new_tab)
- [Amirlatifi named Associate Director of the PATENT lab](https://www.che.msstate.edu/amirlatifi-named-associate-director-of-the-patent-lab/) - In collaboration with the Computer Science and Engineering Department, Amin Amirlatifi was named the Associate Director of the Predictive Analytics and Technology Integration (PATENT) lab in January 2023. PATENT is funded by a major endowment from Mr. and Mrs. McKay and several federal grants from DoD, NSF, NSA, DoE, and the Army. PATENT conducts fundamental
- [Mississippi State University teams win first and second place in the 2023 Student Process Troubleshooting Competition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/mississippi-state-university-teams-win-first-and-second-place-in-the-2023-student-process-troubleshooting-competition/) - First place (L to R): Ben Dengler, Ryan Shaw and Maggie Britton (team captain) A team of students from Mississippi State University won First Place in the 2023 Student Process Troubleshooting Competition sponsored by the Mid-South Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and held Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Oxford, MS. The
- [Job Ready: MSU boasts 94% success rate in employment after graduation](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/03/job-ready-msu-boasts-94-success-rate-employment-after-graduation#new_tab)
- [Alumnus featured on cover of Oil and Gas Investor Magazine](https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/s/811/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=811&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=13310&ecid=13310&crid=0&calpgid=1357&calcid=4882#new_tab)
- [Born in Maroon and White: Mullen celebrates more than nine decades of MSU service, fandom](https://issuu.com/msstate/docs/msualumnus_spring2023/48#new_tab)
- [Mississippi State alums recognized as 2023 BCoE Distinguished Fellows, Emerging Leader](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/mississippi-state-alums-recognized-as-2023-bcoe-distinguished-fellows-emerging-leade#new_tab)
- [Chemical engineering junior wins regional chess competition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-engineering-junior-wins-regional-chess-competition/) - Johnny “Trey” Hicks, a chemical engineering junior, won first place in a regional chess competition held on the Mississippi State campus Saturday, March 11. Hicks competed in the Adult Quads Championship hosted by the Mississippi Scholastic Chess Association. Competitors included students from the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama, as well as an
- [MSU’s Cochran named Truman Scholar national finalist](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/03/msus-cochran-named-truman-scholar-national-finalist#new_tab)
- [Expecting Excellence: Mississippi State University engineering student group once again named Outstanding Chapter for the Year](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/expecting-excellence-mississippi-state-university-engineering-student-group-once-again-named-outstanding-chapter-for-the-year/#new_tab)
- [Alumnus named among prestigious list of ‘Who’s Who’ by Texas Oil and Gas Association](https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/s/811/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=811&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=13091&ecid=13091&crid=0&calpgid=1357&calcid=4882#new_tab)
- [Girl Scouts get firsthand look at chemical engineering](https://cdispatch.com/featured/2023-01-30/girl-scouts-get-firsthand-look-at-chemical-engineering/#new_tab)
- [ChE’s Shiyou named Co-Op Student of the Year](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/10/msus-shiyou-named-co-op-student-year#new_tab)
- [ChE Alum, Kenneth Thomas: Starkville's Umble Coffee Co. brews up a healthy cup](https://www.djournal.com/mudandmagnolias/food/starkvilles-umble-coffee-co-brews-up-a-healthy-cup/article_3c6ca20e-9b02-59db-8afb-7490febf270c.html#new_tab)
- [MSU Bagley College of Engineering celebrates annual research achievements](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/msu-bagley-college-of-engineering-celebrates-annual-research-achievements/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Fall 2022](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChemE-News-Fall-2022.pdf#new_tab)
- [LaBerenz, a senior petroleum engineering major, receives the American Association of Drilling Engineers' Andy Ellis Memorial Scholarship Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/laberenz-a-senior-petroleum-engineering-major-receives-the-american-association-of-drilling-engineers-andy-ellis-memorial-scholarship-award/) - Congratulations to Braden LaBerenz, a senior in petroleum engineering, for receiving the 2022 Andy Ellis Memorial Scholarship! The Andy Ellis Memorial Scholarship Award was established in November 2021 by the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) National Board as a scholarship award to be given to a deserving student in the name of Andy Ellis.
- [MSU Bagley College of Engineering announces program rankings from the American Society for Engineering Education](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/msu-bagley-college-of-engineering-announces-program-rankings-from-the-american-society-for-engineering-education/#new_tab)
- [Members of the student chapter of TAPPI held a pumpkin painting session](https://www.che.msstate.edu/members-of-the-student-chapter-of-tappi-held-a-pumpkin-painting-session/) - Members of the student chapter of TAPPI (the Technical Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry) held a pumpkin painting session Wednesday afternoon.
- [BCoE ChE among most read papers presented at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/bcoe-che-among-most-read-papers-presented-at-the-society-of-petroleum-engineers-annual-annual-technical-conference-and-exhibition/) - ChE assistant professor Amin Amirlatifi is the author of two papers recognized as among the top 5 most read papers presented at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual ATCE (Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition) conference last week. General Considerations for the Use of Offshore Depleted Reservoirs for CO2 Sequestration Amin Amirlatifi; Adriana Ovalle; Somayeh Bakhtiari Ramezani;
- [Maroon and White royalty: MSU's 2022 Homecoming Court includes 5 BCoE students!](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/09/maroon-and-white-royalty-msu-unveils-2022-homecoming-court#new_tab)
- [ChE Alum Kris Patrick Named President & CEO of Ergon | The Northside Sun](https://www.northsidesun.com/local-content-press-releases/kris-patrick-named-president-ceo-ergon#sthash.klENELSW.dpbs#new_tab)
- [MSU welcomes largest incoming class of Presidential Scholars, including 19 Bagley College of Engineering students!](https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/s/811/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=811&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=12757&ecid=12757&crid=0&calpgid=1357&calcid=4882#new_tab)
- [Mississippi teachers take part in Creative Science Through Inquiry Workshop](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/mississippi-teachers-take-part-in-creative-science-through-inquiry-workshop/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Summer 2022](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2022-AIChE-newsletter.pdf#new_tab)
- [Jones, a 2020 ChE alum, is leading the way for women in STEM at Dow](https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Jones-is-leading-the-way-for-women-in-STEM-at-Dow-17325560.php#new_tab)
- [MSU researchers receive three global TechConnect Innovation Awards](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/06/msu-researchers-receive-three-global-techconnect-innovation-awards#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2022](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChemE-News-Spring2022-Final.pdf#new_tab)
- [Congratulations to Katelyn Woodard, a Spring 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium Winner in the Physical Sciences and Engineering Category!](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/04/spring-symposium-highlights-msu-undergraduate-research#new_tab) - Katelyn Woodard (senior, Chemical Engineering) - A Radical Library: Cataloging Radiation Yield of Acrylates Undergoing Electron-beam Polymerization (Faculty Member: Dr. Julie Jessop - Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering)
- [Hunter Henry Lecture to be given by ChE Alum](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/hunter-henry-lecture-to-be-given-by-che-alum/#new_tab)
- [Cleveland, a PTE alumnus, honored as MSU’s National Alumnus of the Year](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/03/cleveland-honored-msus-national-alumnus-year#new_tab)
- [2022 Graduate Research Symposium winners announced at MSU](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/03/2022-graduate-research-symposium-winners-announced-msu#new_tab)
- [AlChE’s hosts annual Girl Scouts STEM Badge Day](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/alches-hosts-annual-girl-scouts-stem-badge-day/#new_tab)
- [PTE students attend paper presentation at IADC / SPE International Drilling Conference & Exhibition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/pte-students-attend-paper-presentation-at-iadc-spe-international-drilling-conference-exhibition/) - Congratulations to Blake Hulett and Sam Sampietro , petroleum engineering (PTE) students in the Swalm School of Engineering! March 8, Hulett and Sampietro, working with Subsea Drive, were invited to attend the IADC / SPE International Drilling Conference & Exhibition in Galveston, TX where Subsea Drive presented a paper bearing both students names. “Riserless Casing
- [Jessop chosen as ASEE PreK-12's March 2022 Spotlight](https://sites.asee.org/p-12committee/2022/03/01/march-2022-p-12-spotlight-julie-jessop/#new_tab)
- [Research Experience for Undergraduates application now live!](https://www.che.msstate.edu/reu/)
- [MSU Foundation announces 2022 officers, incoming members](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2022/01/msu-foundation-announces-2022-officers-incoming-members#new_tab)
- [Engineering student selected for prestigious national symposium](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/engineering-student-selected-for-prestigious-national-symposium/#new_tab)
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, December 2021](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChemE-News-December-2021.pdf#new_tab)
- [Congratulations to our 3MT winner, Laihmen Quan!](https://www.che.msstate.edu/congratulations-to-our-3mt-winner-laihmen-quan/) - Congratulations to our 3MT® winner, Grand Champion Laihmen Quan! We are so lucky to have students like you at MSU! Ph.D. candidate, Quan, won the 3-minute thesis competition. The 3MT® is a competition that challenges graduate students to present a compelling verbal presentation of their thesis/dissertation topic and its significance in just three minutes. 3MT®
- [Chemical engineering student group takes home top honors](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/chemical-engineering-student-group-takes-home-top-honors/#new_tab)
- [MSU’s Energy Club wins big in carbon removal competition supported by SpaceX CEO’s foundation](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2021/11/msu-student-club-wins-big-carbon-removal-competition-supported-spacex-ceos#new_tab)
- [MSU announces 22 students as newest Presidential Scholars](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2021/10/msu-announces-22-students-newest-presidential-scholars#new_tab)
- [ChE professor leading NSF-funded effort to boost computational molecular sciences education](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2021/09/msu-professor-leading-nsf-funded-effort-boost-computational-molecular#new_tab)
- [Chemical engineering undergraduate research assistants make a strong showing at the 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-engineering-undergraduate-research-assistants-make-a-strong-showing-at-the-2021-summer-undergraduate-research-symposium/) - Chemical engineering undergraduate students and their faculty advisors have been busy with research endeavors over the summer. On August 4th, they showcased their results at the 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, which was hosted by MSU’s Judy & Bobby Shackouls Honors College. Over 100 posters were presented by undergraduate research assistants, and CHE students received
- [Chemical Engineering Newsletter, July 2021](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChemE-News-2020-2021.pdf#new_tab)
- [Register now for the Swalm Research Symposium](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/swalmresearchsymposium/#new_tab) - The Swalm Research Symposium will highlight current research activities in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering within Mississippi State's Bagley College of Engineering. The agenda will include oral presentations by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers as well as a poster session by undergraduate researchers.
- [Undergraduate Research Highlight – Produced Water Treatment Research](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergraduate-research-highlight-produced-water-treatment-research/) - Dr. Maryam Mirabolghasemi, an assistant professor in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, and Clayton Dickerson, a recent graduate with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, created a case study of oilwell produced water treatment, comparing the economics of modern treatment technologies and beneficial reuse of the high-salinity water to the deep well disposal
- [AIChE Conference Highlight – Time Management and Work-Life Balance in ChemE Careers](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-conference-highlight-time-management-and-work-life-balance-in-cheme-careers/) - “Time Management and Work-Life Balance in ChemE Careers” was a panel moderated by Victoria Muir from the Young Professionals Committee at the 2020 AIChE Annual Student Conference. These topics are important to me since I will be graduating in May 2020. If time management and work-life balance are not satisfactory in my early career, then
- [AIChE Conference Highlight – Persistence and the Art of Managing Rejection](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-conference-highlight-persistence-and-the-art-of-managing-rejection/) - “Every rejection, challenge, loss and failure is a gift to make me stronger and more persistent, agile, efficient, creative, productive, and aware.” - Alaina Levine “Persistence and the Art of Managing Rejection” was presented by Alaina Levine of Quantum Success Solutions at the 2020 AIChE Annual Student Conference. After making the summary statement highlighted above,
- [AIChE Conference Highlight – The First Five Years](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-conference-highlight-the-first-five-years/) - “Once you get into the working world, there are so many other definitions of success outside of your GPA.” - Austin Lin “The First Five Years” was a panel discussion at the 2020 AIChE Annual Student Conference that the AIChE Management Division sponsored. The first five years of your career are about adapting, transitioning, and
- [AIChE Conference Highlight – Creativity and Grit: Coping with a Difficult Job Market](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-conference-highlight-creativity-and-grit-coping-with-a-difficult-job-market/) - “Creativity and Grit: Coping with a Difficult Job Market,” one of the presentations at the 2020 AIChE Annual Student Conference, communicated the importance of technical aptitude, leadership capability, soft skills, and hard work in figuring out one’s next step after graduation. Andrea Wright, a chemical engineer with ExxonMobil in Baytown, TX, spoke on this subject
- [Where We Work: Meghan Nguyen](https://www.career.msstate.edu/news/2020/03/where-we-work-wednesday#new_tab)
- [Cameron J. Gruich, a chemical engineering major, has been accepted into the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship program](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2021/04/three-times-good-news-bulldog-trio-selected-nsf-graduate-research#new_tab)
- [Chemical engineering student earns prestigious award from MSU’s Association of Retired Faculty](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2020/12/four-honored-student-achievement-awards-msus-association-retired-faculty#new_tab)
- [Chemical engineering student named Cooperative Education Student of the Year](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/chemical-engineering-student-named-cooperative-education-student-of-the-year/#new_tab)
- [Excellence Upheld: Chemical Engineering student organization receives another AIChE award](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/excellence-upheld-chemical-engineering-student-organization-receives-another-aiche-award/#new_tab)
- [Meet The Woman Mitigating Risk In NASA Historic Launch](https://www.forbes.com/sites/annapowers/2020/05/30/meet-the-woman-mitigating-risk-in-nasa-historic-launch/#324d4ee38ae7#new_tab)
- [Looking for ChE software? Looking for ChemCad? Find it here.](http://it.engr.msstate.edu/software#new_tab)
- [Congratulations to our BSChE Spring 2020 Graduates!](https://www.che.msstate.edu/congratulations-to-our-bsche-spring-2020-graduates/) - Congratulations to our BSChE Spring 2020 Graduates! Below are pictures from our graduating class. Click on the photos for a larger view. If you are a Spring 2020 graduate and would like to be included below but haven't yet submitted your photo, please email photos to elmore@che.msstate.edu. Brittany Corder Wesley Harrison James Mitchell Devarsionta Williams
- [AICHe chapter earns Campus Organization of the Year plaudits](https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/aiche-chapter-earns-campus-organization-of-the-year-plaudits/#new_tab)
- [AIChE’s Annual Girl Scouts Day 2020](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiches-annual-girl-scouts-day-2020/) - On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mississippi State’s chapter of AIChE partnered with Girl Scout troops from across Mississippi to hold an annual all-day event. Girl Scouts Day is for elementary and middle school girls to learn about opportunities, not only in chemical engineering, but in a variety of STEM subjects. The organizer of this event,
- [MSU summer classes to be held online, with more options available](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-summer-classes-to-be-held-online-with-more-options-available/)
- [AIChE MSU vs. Kentucky Tailgate](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-msu-vs-kentucky-tailgate/) - The “best major on campus” threw the best tailgate on campus! On Saturday, September 21, AIChE and the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering hosted a tailgate for the Kentucky vs. MSU football game. In addition to supporting the Bulldogs, the tailgate provided a way for students to interact with members of the advisory
- [“Be That Engineer” SWE Event](https://www.che.msstate.edu/be-that-engineer-swe-event/) - On Saturday, November 2, 2019, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted an event that introduced over 40 high school girls to the various engineering disciplines offered at Mississippi State. Chemical Engineering major Chloe Cole led the chemical engineering station. The girls had the opportunity to formulate their own bouncy balls using Borax, glue, cornstarch,
- [Advice from a Senior ChE Student](https://www.che.msstate.edu/advice-from-a-senior-che-student/) - I, like most students early in the curriculum, sometimes wonder how the seniors have “made it” to where they are now. I sat down with Woody Wilson, a senior chemical engineering student from Savannah, Tennessee, to get some advice. The first piece of advice Wilson had is one many seniors echo: “Don’t be afraid to
- [The Freshman Experience in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/the-freshman-experience-in-chemical-engineering/) - Peyton Johnson A main source of confusion for chemical engineering freshmen is what to expect career-wise upon graduating. The Dave C. Swalm School of Engineering aims to thwart this potential anxiety by offering a crash course in chemical engineering to freshman students, in which they learn some basic aspects of projects that a chemical engineer
- [Mississippi State is Recognized at the National Level of AIChE for SACHE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/mississippi-state-is-recognized-at-the-national-level-of-aiche-for-sache/) - Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Bricka and our students who have completed the SACHE training modules for process safety certification, Mississippi State University has been recognized at the national level of AIChE for our high level of participation. This affirms our strong commitment to process safety training as a key component of our program.
- [Mississippi State researchers report breakthrough polymer study in Science Advances journal](https://www.che.msstate.edu/mississippi-state-researchers-report-breakthrough-polymer-study-in-science-advances-journal/)
- [Engineering student among MSU’s inaugural class of Pre-Health Ambassadors](https://www.che.msstate.edu/engineering-student-among-msus-inaugural-class-of-pre-health-ambassadors/)
- [Engineering grad, retired ExxonMobil exec named ECCC’s Alumnus of the Year](https://www.che.msstate.edu/engineering-grad-retired-exxonmobil-exec-named-ecccs-alumnus-of-the-year/)
- [2019 Graduate Student Research Symposium winners announced at MSU](https://www.che.msstate.edu/2019-graduate-student-research-symposium-winners-announced-at-msu/)
- [Simply outstanding: MSU student chapter again receives AIChE honor](https://www.che.msstate.edu/simply-outstanding-msu-student-chapter-again-receives-aiche-honor/)
- [AIChE Gets Spooky](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-gets-spooky/) - By: Chasity Barber October 26, 2017 On Thursday, October 26, 2017 Mississippi State University hosted a Fall Festival. This festival gave organizations on campus the opportunity to interact with those in the surrounding community. There were many activities that parents and children could participate in together. Mississippi State’s chapter of The American Institute of Chemical
- [AIChE Service Projects](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-service-projects/) - By: Rhiannon Davidson AIChE members pride themselves in their service to the community. During the 2016 – 2017 school year, 108 AIChE members volunteered 852 total hours of their time to help those around them. One community service opportunity AIChE participates in every year is Habitat for Humanity. On August 20, 2016, twelve AIChE members helped
- [CHE Student Priscilla Symmes Receives U.S.S. Little Rock Scholarship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-student-priscilla-symmes-receives-u-s-s-little-rock-scholarship/) - Priscilla Symmes—Co-President of our AICHE student Chapter is a second year recipient of the U.S.S. Little Rock Scholarship. Her grandfather was a member of the crew on the U.S. Cruiser Little Rock built and launched during World War II. The U.S.S. Little Rock Association recognizes scholars among the decendents of crew members and officers assigned
- [ChemE’s Set Winning Streak](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemes-set-winning-streak/) - By Heather Bouse Once a year, all of Mississippi State University’s engineering majors come together to compete in E-Week (Engineering Week) to win the title of “Best Engineering Major.” E-Week is an event hosted by the Engineering Student Council that consists of a variety of competitions ranging from playing dodgeball to solving virtual reality puzzles
- [Chemical Engineering Senior Wins Outstanding Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-engineering-senior-wins-outstanding-award/) - By Heather Bouse The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering produces many hard-working and high-achieving students with the most recent proof of this being chemical engineering senior Madeline Walley. Walley was recently named Mississippi State University’s Outstanding Engineering Senior by the Mississippi Engineering Society (MES) at their winter meeting. MES is a statewide organization
- [Chemical Engineering Students Represent Mississippi State at National Archery Competition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-engineering-students-represent-mississippi-state-at-national-archery-competition/) - By: Andrew Weaver In February, chemical engineering students Johnny and Allen Lin were invited to compete in the Intercollegiate Indoor Championship and Vegas Shoot as part of the Mississippi State University Archery Dawgs. Both Johnny and Allen competed alongside skilled archers from around the country including former Olympic athletes. The Vegas Shoot, one of the
- [Dr. Rebecca Toghiani Memorial Fundraiser](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-rebecca-toghiani-memorial-fundraiser/) - On Tuesday October 31st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, AIChE will be holding a fundraiser on the Drill Field. Coffee, cupcakes, muffins, and other tasty baked goods will be sold! The proceeds will go to a commemorative plaque in memory of the late Dr. R. Come out, support Mississippi State’s AIChE, and enjoy some
- [Engineers Engaged in E-Week](https://www.che.msstate.edu/engineers-engaged-in-e-week/) - By: Heather Bouse Every year for a full school week, students from every engineering major come together to compete in friendly competition. Including a variety of events from social media contests, to dodge ball games, to fun engineering challenges, E-Week hosts activities for everyone to enjoy. E-week is not just a Mississippi State event but is
- [Faculty Bio: Dr. Amin Amirlatifi](https://www.che.msstate.edu/faculty-bio-dr-amin-amirlatifi/) - By: Peyton Johnson Over the recent years, Mississippi State has continued to grow in population and excellence. As the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has continued to grow, new faces have emerged in the chemical and petroleum engineering faculty. One of those new faces is Dr. Amin Amirlatifi, who is
- [Faculty Interview/Bio: Dr. Dong Meng](https://www.che.msstate.edu/faculty-interviewbio-dr-dong-meng/) - By: Cindy Ly Professor Dong Meng is a seasoned Chemical Engineer who joined the MSU family as an Assistant Professor in 2015. His research and programming experience are supported by the papers he has had published such as Crazing of Nanocomposites with Polymer-Tethered Nanoparticles and Reentrant Equilibrium Disordering in Nanoparticle–Polymer Mixtures (a link to the
- [Meet Blake Carville](https://www.che.msstate.edu/meet-blake-carville/) - By: Megan McNeary Mr. Blake Carville holds the title of Finished Catalysts Manager and Scale-up Manager specializing in Synthesis and Polymer Solutions at Albemarle in Baton Rouge, LA. He is originally from Plaquemine, LA.. He is an alumnus of Mississippi State University and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. After his first
- [NOBBChE Elects New Officers](https://www.che.msstate.edu/nobbche-elects-new-officers/) - The student chapter of the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers recently elected new officers. Congratulations! Faculty Advisor, Hossein Toghiani President, Breyounga Jackson Vice President, Tiffany Cole Secretary/Treasurer, Lennon Martin
- [Bill Elmore Inducted Into Teaching Academy](https://www.che.msstate.edu/bill-elmore-inducted-into-teaching-academy-2/) - The Bagley College of Engineering inducted Dr. Bill Elmore into the 2012 Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Congrats Dr. E!
- [CHE Alumna Highlighted by SME](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-alumna-highlighted-by-sme/) - CHE alumna Lauren Welch was recognized by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as one of “30 under 30.” Congratulations, Lauren!
- [Erick Vasquez Receives Materials Certificate](https://www.che.msstate.edu/erick-vasquez-receives-materials-certificate/) - CHE PhD student Erick Vasquez completed the requirements and received the materials certificate at a ceremony on May 10th, 2013. Congratulations, Erick!
- [Hydrogen Education Modules Website](https://www.che.msstate.edu/hydrogen-education-modules-website/) - Fuel Cell and Energy Modules at Mirror Site The fuel cell and energy modules were developed as part of a multi-university collaboration led by Jason Keith. In concert with Keith's move to be director (department head) and Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. Chair at Mississippi State University, these modules have been mirrored at the site: http://www.che.msstate.edu/pdfs/h2ed.
- [Keisha Walters Named Interim Associate Dean](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keisha-walters-named-interim-associate-dean/) - Keisha B. Walters was named the college’s interim associate dean for strategic initiatives. The position has been established to assist Dean Achille Messac in implementing newly developed programs meant to drive the mission of the college forward.
- [Keisha Walters to Receive National Teaching Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keisha-walters-to-receive-national-teaching-award/) - Dr. Keisha Walters will be named the 2012 recipient of the Raymond W. Fahien Award from the Chemical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. This will be formally announced at the summer 2012 conference in San Antonio in June, where Dr. Walters will receive her award. This award is sponsored by Chemical
- [Keisha Walters Wins University Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keisha-walters-wins-university-award/) - Dr. Keisha Walters has been named the 2012 Outstanding Woman Faculty Award winner from the Mississippi State University President's Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Walters will be honored at a reception on Tuesday, April 3, in the Coskrey Auditorium of Memorial Hall. Congratulations, Dr. Walters!
- [Kelsey LeSaicherre Inducted into Student Hall of Fame](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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
- [Halliburton Software Donation to the Petroleum Engineering Program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/halliburton-software-donation-to-the-petroleum-engineering-program/) - Halliburton Energy Services, through its Landmark subsidiary, has made a software donation valued at over $3 million to the Bagley College of Engineering in support of the Petroleum Engineering Program. Halliburton is a leading oilfield service provider and its Landmark suite of programs are used around the world in upstream activities. The software includes geosciences,
- [AIChE EWB Grant Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-ewb-grant-award/) - Amy Schemitsch Erin Wynn is a junior in chemical engineering from Hope Hull, Alabama. She currently is vice president of Engineers Without Borders. She joined Engineers Without Borders during her freshman year while she was living in Hull Hall which was the engineering living learning community.She said “one of the mentors of her hall was
- [Girl Scout Engineering Day 2018](https://www.che.msstate.edu/2063-2/) - By: Rhiannon Davidson Currently, women hold only 24% of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-related jobs1. To help balance these areas, the MSU chapter of AIChE holds an annual Girl Scouts Engineering Day. AIChE hopes that by exploring various STEM disciplines, young girls will be encouraged to pursue STEM-related degrees in the future. On January 27,
- [AIChE Date Auction](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-date-auction/) - AIChE Date Auction On Thursday, September 29, 2016 AIChE held a date auction in the Swalm Auditorium. This event was put together in order to raise funds for future events planned for the organization. It has been approximately 13 years since the last date auction. AIChE Co-President, Elizabeth Stafford, stated, “We found a paper from
- [Tommy Joseph Delivers 2013 Hunter Henry Lecture](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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
- [Hughey and Reynolds Inducted into Bagley College of Engineering Distinguished Fellows](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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
- [Two CHE Students Inducted into Hall of Fame](https://www.che.msstate.edu/two-che-students-inducted-into-hall-of-fame/) - Two senior chemical engineering students, Mary Ann Murdock, and Phillip Jamison, were inducted into the Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame at a ceremony on April 12th. Mary Ann and Phillip joined 4 other engineering students who were inducted into this year's prestigious class. Congratulations! Phillip Jamison and his mother, Sherrie Jamison Mary
- [Distinguished Engineering Fellows Honored](https://www.che.msstate.edu/distinguished-engineering-fellows-honored-2/) - The Bagley College of Engineering honored the 2012 Distinguished Fellows. The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering recognized Petroleum Engineering fellow Mr. Tim Duncan and Chemical Engineering fellow Mr. Burt Harrison, who was unable to attend. Timothy S. Duncan is currently the president and CEO of Talos Energy LLC. He graduated from Mississippi State University in
- [Dow VP speaks on the critical need for strong STEM education](https://www.che.msstate.edu/critical-need-for-strong-stem-education/) - STARKVILLE, Miss.--A senior Dow Chemical Co. official led the March 6 Hunter Henry Lectureship at Mississippi State. Don Taylor, vice president for Dow's purchasing and supply chain organizations, will discuss the importance of STEM educations and careers. STEM is the popular acronym for the teaching of--and careers in--science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The talk included
- [CHE Student Jasmine Young's Family Motto Continues to Pay Off](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-student-jasmine-youngs-family-motto-continues-to-pay-off/) - CHE Student Jasmine Young was featured in a recent issue of Momentum, published by the Bagley College of Engineering. The full article is linked here.
- [Faculty Search in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/faculty-search-in-chemical-engineering-2/) - FACULTY POSITION MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for up to four tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, with the appointments to begin August 16, 2014. Applicants must have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, with a Ph.D. in
- [#HailStateGiving Achievement](https://www.che.msstate.edu/hailstategiving-achievement/) - A message from Dr. Bill Elmore, Interim Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering: April 20, 2016: Through the vision and determination of our Advisory Board members, the revitalization of the ChE Unit Operations laboratory project was accepted as one of university projects highlighted in the HailStateGiving initiative . The goal was exceeded and this
- [Petroleum Engineering Bachelor's Degree Approved](https://www.che.msstate.edu/petroleum-engineering-bachelors-degree-approved/) - Mississippi State University will be offering a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering effective fall 2015. This will be the 11th undergraduate degree program within the Bagley College of Engineering. The degree will be administered by the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. The School is initiating faculty searches to be conducted in 2015.
- [Technical Presentations at the AIChE Annual Student Conference](https://www.che.msstate.edu/technical-presentations-at-the-aiche-annual-student-conference/) - The 2018 Annual AIChE Student Conference was held October 26-29, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Among the numerous workshops and sessions held during the days of the event, several presentation topics were technically focused rather than focused on career development. Being a bit of a nerd, I was drawn to these sessions, two of which covered
- [Research Experience for Undergraduates program now open for applications!](https://www.che.msstate.edu/research-experience-for-undergraduates-program-now-open-for-applications/)
- [AIChE Participates in Fall Service Projects](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-participates-in-fall-service-projects/)
- [AIChE Jeopardy Tests ChemE Trivia](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-jeopardy-tests-cheme-trivia/)
- [The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering welcomes Dr. Julie Jessop](https://www.che.msstate.edu/the-swalm-school-of-chemical-engineering-welcomes-dr-julie-jessop/)
- [Mississippi State ChemE Car Team Prepares for Spring Competition](https://www.che.msstate.edu/mississippi-state-cheme-car-team-prepares-for-spring-competition/)
- [An inside look at the Career Fair](https://www.che.msstate.edu/an-inside-look-at-the-career-fair/)
- [New opportunities with the Society of Petroleum Engineers](https://www.che.msstate.edu/new-opportunities-with-the-society-of-petroleum-engineers/)
- [Engineering Support Programs: “Heat Transfer” and Tau Beta Pi Tutoring](https://www.che.msstate.edu/engineering-support-programs-heat-transfer-and-tau-beta-pi-tutoring/)
- [Our People: Ben Armour](https://www.che.msstate.edu/our-people-ben-armour/)
- [Scottish engineering firm renews $2 million software donation](https://www.che.msstate.edu/scottish-engineering-firm-renews-2-million-software-donation/)
- [Thirteen in a Row for AIChE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/thirteen-in-a-row-for-aiche/) - The AIChE student chapter has received the Outstanding Student Chapter award for the 13th consecutive year (for the 2012-13 academic year), and stands as one of only a few chapters selected among more than 160 national and now over 20 international student chapters. Congratulations!
- [AIChE Student Chapter Profiled](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-student-chapter-profiled/) - The student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers was profiled on the Mississippi State University home page, in recognition of their 13th Consecutive Outstanding Student Chapter Award. You can see the story here. Congratulations!
- [MSU AIChE student chapter receives 15th consecutive annual Outstanding Student Chapter award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-aiche-student-chapter-receives-15th-consecutive-annual-outstanding-student-chapter-award/) - The Mississippi State student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has received its 15th consecutive annual Outstanding Student Chapter Award. Based upon accomplishments in scholarship, leadership and service, our student members have distinguished themselves as one of only 17 chapters selected in 2015 from over 240 AIChE student chapters located around the
- [AIChE News Letter - A Letter from the Editor](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-news-letter-a-letter-from-the-editor/) - After disappearing for several years, the AIChE Newsletter is back and better than ever. We are proud to announce that the newsletter will be updated each semester on the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering webpage and linked to our Facebook page. This new and improved newsletter will help keep everyone connected to news and events
- [A Great Reason to get started in AIChE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/a-great-reason-to-get-started-in-aiche/) - A group of Mississippi State’s AIChE chapter members and Dr. Elmore embarked towards San Francisco, CA on November 11, 2016, to attend the national AIChE conference. The conference was hosted inside of the luxurious Hilton Hotel within the Hilton Union Square. Not only did students have the chance to attend one of chemical engineering’s biggest
- [AIChE Elects New Leadership Team](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-elects-new-leadership-team/) - By: Andrew Weaver Mississippi State’s local AIChE chapter recently held elections for its officer positions. Eleven chemical engineering students ran for the six key positions. Three ran for Co-President, one ran for External Vice-President, three for Internal Vice-President, one for Secretary and two for Treasurer. Each of the candidates wrote a short bio introducing themselves
- [MSU takes a large group to the AICHE Southern Regional Conference at LSU](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-takes-a-large-group-to-the-aiche-southern-regional-conference-at-lsu/) - From April 5 to April 7, LSU hosted the AIChE Southern Regional Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mississippi State’s AIChE chapter sent 28 students to the conference to represent chemical engineering at MSU, compete in various competitions, and engage and network with fellow chemical engineering students from across the region. MSU AIChE 2018 Jeopardy team (Top
- [SPE Welcomes New Members](https://www.che.msstate.edu/spe-welcomes-new-members/) - At the beginning of this month, MSU’s SPE chapter held its first meeting to kick off the semester. The freshman and transfer student turnout was much higher than expected, with SPE currently having more student involvement than it has ever had. The chapter officers welcomed new members and discussed the upcoming SPE Student Symposium which
- [PTE Undergraduate Shares her Amazing Summer Internship Experience at XTO](https://www.che.msstate.edu/pte-undergraduate-summer-experience-at-xto/) - This summer, one of MSU’s Petroleum Engineering undergraduates interned for XTO Energy in Fort Worth, Texas. When asked about her experience, Mary Ellen Deaton responded, “My internship with XTO was an exceptional and unique experience, especially given the current state of the oil and gas industry. Not only was I able to land an internship,
- [PTE Program Receives OnePetro Subscription Grant](https://www.che.msstate.edu/pte-program-receives-onepetro-subscription-grant/) - PTE Program has received a generous donation from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for subscription to OnePetro, the online library of SPE. This grant enables Petroleum Engineering students and faculty to have access to thousands of technical publications in their professional field to use them in their courses and research.
- [Petroleum Experts Donates an Equivalent of Over $2M in Software Donation to Petroleum Engineering Program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/petroleum-experts-donates-to-pte/) - Petroleum Experts (Petex) has generously donated educational licenses of their IPM software suite to the Petroleum Engineering Program. This software suit that aims at material balance and analytical simulation, well design and fluid characterization, as well as production optimization packages includes Prosper, GAP, PVTP, MBAL, REVEAL and RESOLVE, along with maintenance and support. This generous donation from Petroleum Experts
- [IHS donates software to the PTE program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/ihs-donates-software-to-the-pte-program/) - Significant gift will enable next generation of geoscientists and engineers to learn using industry standard tools and technology; ensure faculty has resources for research. 04/04/2016 - Petroleum Engineering students at Mississippi State University will now have access to educational licenses of Harmony, WellTest and Perform, thanks to a generous donation from IHS Inc. (www.ihs.com), the leading source of critical information
- [Summer corrosion course offers practical experience](https://www.che.msstate.edu/summer-corrosion-course-offers-practical-experience/) - Each summer, associate professor Mark Bricka offers CHE 4423, Fundamentals of Industrial Corrosion, a chemical engineering elective that has become one of our more popular courses. Corrosion is a major concern that affects almost all industrial processes. Dealing with, or preventing, corrosion in equipment and piping is a significant cost factor for many industries. In
- [Dr. Neeraj Rai receives National Science Foundation CAREER award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-neeraj-rai-receives-national-science-foundation-career-award/) - Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering’s Assistant Professor, Dr. Neeraj Rai has received the prestigious CAREER award from National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research on developing efficient catalysts and processes that convert biomass into chemicals, fuels and other sustainable materials. For more details, please see the following article: NSF honors MSU faculty member
- [Ready… Set… Chem-E-Car](https://www.che.msstate.edu/ready-set-chem-e-car/) - Amy Schemitsch and Heather Bouse After eleven years, the Chem-E-Car team is back and ready to win. Chem-E-Car is an annual competition that takes place in the spring during the Regional AIChE Conference. Competing universities each design and construct a small car around the size of a shoebox that is powered by a chemical energy
- [Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: Growth Continues](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-and-petroleum-engineering-growth-continues/) - Peyton Johnson With the 2017-2018 school year in full swing, the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is continuing to display growing numbers in undergraduate enrollment and graduates. From 2016 to 2017, the number of enrollees and graduating seniors have increased in both chemical and petroleum engineering, as well as a growing faculty. In the fall
- [The Memorial Fundraiser](https://www.che.msstate.edu/the-memorial-fundraiser/) - By: Megan McNerny The Memorial Fundraiser in honor of Dr. Rebecca Toghiani was held on October 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Drill Field. AIChE raised over $370 to fund a plaque in memory of the late professor. A majority of the baked goods were sold, but the best seller was hot
- [Dr. Neeraj Rai receives DOE award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-neeraj-rai-receives-doe-award/) - Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering's Assistant Professor, Dr. Neeraj Rai has received a financial award from Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences and DOE Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research for his research on "Probing Condensed Phase Structure and Dynamics in Hierarchical Zeolites and Nanosheets for Catalytic Upgradation of Biomass." For
- [Chemical and Petroleum Engineering: The Numbers](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-and-petroleum-engineering-the-numbers/) - Andrew Weaver The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is continuing to grow, and undergraduate enrollment has once again reached record numbers. Combined with more students enrolled in coop programs, and more students earning degrees, the program is larger than ever. Swalm School of Chemical engineering undergraduate enrollment has grown steadily since 2005, setting new records
- [CHE Alumnus — Co-Founder of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company is inducted as a Distinguished Fellow](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-alumnus-co-founder-of-lazy-magnolia-brewing-company-is-inducted-as-a-distinguished-fellow/) - Leslie Henderson, co-founder of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company, Mississippi’s first packaging brewing company now employing 25, with distribution across 18 states, is inducted as a Distinguished CHE Fellow. http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/bagley-college-honors-2016-distinguished-alumni/
- [MSU CHE '93 Alum Receives Promotion with Chevron Phillips](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-che-93-alum-receives-promotion-with-chevron-phillips/) - As Plant Manager, Elliott W.H. Johnson is responsible for safe and reliable operation of the Orange Plant consisting of two Polyethylene Units, Rail Logistics Operations, Maintenance and a full scale laboratory. He oversees a workforce of 150 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company employees and 25 to 30 contract employees. In his former role as Operations
- [CHE Undergraduate Student wins 3rd Place in Undergraduate Research Symposium](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-undergraduate-student-wins-3rd-place-in-undergraduate-research-symposium/) - Aaron Scoggin from Lawrence, MS presented his research poster “Nanoprecipitation of a Poorly Water Soluble Compound: Oil Red O Nanoparticles” at MSU’s Summer 2016 Undergraduate Research Symposium, and was awarded third place in the Physical Sciences and Engineering category. His research was supported through the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Mississippi State this
- [2013 Newsletter Now Available](https://www.che.msstate.edu/2013-newsletter-now-available/) - The 2013 annual newsletter is now available! Find out all about the exciting developments in the Swalm School Chemical Engineering at this site.
- [Chemical engineer earns competitive NSF CAREER grant](http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/news/chemical-engineer-earns-competitive-nsf-junior-faculty-grant/)
- [Dr. Santanu Kundu invited speaker, American Chemical Society Conference](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-santanu-kundu-invited-speaker-american-chemical-society-conference/) - Dr. Santanu Kundu was invited to speak at the Supramolecular Assembly and Gelation in Organic Solvents session of the 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX. His talk was entitled "Deformation behavior of a strain stiffening gel"
- [Dr. Neeraj Rai Secures Computer Time](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-neeraj-rai-secures-computer-time/) - Dr. Neeraj Rai has received 250,000 core hours of computer simulation time at Argonne National Lab for his research!
- [Dr. Bill Elmore Wins Advising Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-bill-elmore-wins-advising-award/) - Congrats to Dr. Bill Elmore who was named recipient of the 2014 Irvin Atly Jefcoat Advising Award for faculty!
- [Dr. Todd French Receives Funding](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-todd-french-receives-funding/) - Dr. Todd French has received $2,518 from the University of Connecticut to perform glycerol fermentation experiments at the Renewable Fuels and Chemical Laboratory at Mississippi State.
- [Nusz Family Gift Supports Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/nusz-family-gift-supports-engineering/) - Tommy and Terri Nusz have donated $12.3 MM to the Infinite Impact Campaign at Mississippi State University. The gift includes $4 MM for engineering, of which $1.75 MM will be used to fund the Thomas B. Nusz Endowed Chair for an educator with a petroleum engineering specialization. Read more here.
- [Biofuels Research Described in Innovation Article](https://www.che.msstate.edu/biofuels-research-described-in-innovation-article/) - The Clarion-Ledger published an article about innovation in state research universities. The story described biofuels research by Dr. Todd French of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. The full story is here.
- [Shumaker Selected for Presidential Commission](https://www.che.msstate.edu/shumaker-selected-for-presidential-commission/) - CHE Office Associate Sandra Shumaker has been appointed to the President's Council for the Status of Minorities at Mississippi State. She will serve for three years. Congratulations, Sandra!
- [CHE Welcomes Three New Staff Members](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-welcomes-three-new-staff-members/) - This fall we welcome three new research staff members to the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. As such, we take a moment to welcome them. - Dr. Badamkhand Sukhbaatar is originally from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She came to the United States in 2006 and has been associated with MSU ever since. Currently, she is working as
- [Dr. Neeraj Rai Recieves NERSC Startup Allocation](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-neeraj-rai-recieves-nersc-startup-allocation/) - CHE faculty member Dr. Neeraj Rai has received an Allocation Year 2013 Startup award from the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) entitled: "Medium Effects on Biomass Transformations". Dr. Rai's award includes 50,000 Cray XT4-equivalent hours and 1,000 SRU's (storage units). NERSC is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- [Walters Receives New Funding](https://www.che.msstate.edu/walters-received-new-funding/) - CHE faculty member Dr. Keisha Walters has received $88,208 from the National Science Foundation for a project Multiscale Simulation of Biological Systems. This is new funding as part of a larger NSF EPSCoR project. Congrats, Dr. Walters!
- [Keith Selected for Advisory Role](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keith-selected-for-advisor-role/) - CHE director Dr. Jason Keith has been selected to serve a two-year term to the TVA Regional Energy Resource Council. TVA established the Regional Energy Resource Council to obtain advice and views from the public and private sectors and individuals interested in the development and management of energy resources in the Tennessee Valley. The Council
- [French Elected to Safety Committee](https://www.che.msstate.edu/french-elected-to-safety-committee/) - Congratulations to Dr. Todd French for being appointed to the MSU Radiation, Chemical, and Laboratory Safety Committee!
- [Keith Elected Division Chair](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keith-elected-division-chair/) - Dr. Jason M. Keith has been elected as chair of the Education Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. This is a two-year appointment which will begin in November 2013.
- [Neeraj Rai Receives Cray Computer Access](https://www.che.msstate.edu/neeraj-rai-receives-cray-computer-access/) - Dr. Neeraj Rai has received 200,000 Service Units (SUs) - about an hour of compuational time each - of start up allocation on Cray XT5 "Kraken" system with a peak performance of 1.15 petaFLOP at National Institute for Computational Sciences located on Oak Ridge National Laboratory Campus. This award is made through Extreme Science and
- [Dr. Hill Receives NSF Grant](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-hill-receives-nsf-grant/) - Dr. Priscilla Hill has received a grant of $200,000 from the National Science Foundation entitled "NUE: Multifunctional Nanostructures for Integrated Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, and Geological Applications: A Multidisciplinary Laboratory Education Program." Dr. Hill's co-PI's include Dr. Carlen Hennington (Counseling and Educational Psychology), Dr. Brenda Kirkland (Geosciences), Dr. Yaroslav Koshka (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Dr.
- [Dr. Toghiani receives promotion](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-toghiani-receives-promotion/) - Congratulations to recently promoted Professor Hossein Toghiani, effective fall 2013!
- [July 2013 Newsletter Available](https://www.che.msstate.edu/july-2013-newsletter-available/) - The July 2013 Newsletter is now available at this location.
- [Mark Bricka Receives USDA Funding](https://www.che.msstate.edu/mark-bricka-receives-usda-funding/) - Dr. Mark Bricka has received $130,000 from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture through the Sun Grant program for a project titled: "Biomass Gasification: Development and Evaluation of a Cost Effective Bimetallic Clay Catalyst for Woody Biomass Syngas Tar Destruction." Congratulations, Dr. Bricka!
- [Meeks Family Supports AIChE Student Chapter](https://www.che.msstate.edu/meeks-family-supports-aiche-student-chapter/) - Mr. and Mrs. Lee Meeks has established a gift to provide $1,000 to the AIChE Student Chapter Endowment and also $4,000 to the Bynum L. Meeks Endowed Scholarship in the College of Forest Resources. Mr. Meeks is a 1987 graduate of the Chemical Engineering program at Mississippi State University.
- [Matching Gifts Close Out Fiscal Year](https://www.che.msstate.edu/matching-gifts-close-out-fiscal-year/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has received matching corporate gifts: BHP Billiton Petroleum - $3,000 Entergy Corporation - $1,960 Dow Chemical USA - $1,000 These gifts are for the Chemical Engineering Advancement Fund - used to support improvements in our educational programs. We are grateful to our alumni and corporate sponsors for
- [Dr. Rebecca Toghiani Granted Emerita Status](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-rebecca-toghiani-granted-emerita-status/) - Dr. Rebecca Toghiani, who recently retired from the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, has been granted the status of Professor Emerita of Chemical Engineering. Emeritus/Emerita faculty status is an honorary rank awarded to a retired faculty member who has served the university with distinction. Congratulations, Dr. R!
- [Dr. H. profiled on MSU Website](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-h-profiled-on-msu-website/) - CHE faculty member Dr. Hossein Toghiani was profiled on the MSU website feature titled: People of "The People's University." The story is available here.
- [MSU Grants Biocrude Commercialization License](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-grants-biocrude-commercialization-licensestarkville-miss-mississippi-state-has-granted-a-commercialization-license-to-a-jackson-based-company-to-utilize-a-university-developed-and-owned-technol/) - Mississippi State has granted a commercialization license to a Jackson-based company to utilize a university developed and owned technology that extracts oil from microorganisms. Bio Energy Spectrum Solutions, LLC, received the exclusive right to commercialize MSU's patented technology involving extracting biocrude from oleaginous microorganisms, which are found in wastewater treatment facilities. The microorganisms accumulate oil
- [Keith Selected for Himmelblau Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keith-selected-for-himmelblau-award/) - CHE faculty member Dr. Jason Keith has been selected as the winner of the 2013 CAST David Himmelblau Award. This award recognizes new and novel contributions to computer aids for chemical engineering education.
- [Bo Portillo Receives Bagley Fellowship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/bo-portillo-receives-bagley-fellowship/) - CHE PhD Student Bo Portillo has received a Bagley Engineering Graduate Fellowship for the 2013-2014 academic year. This support is funded by private donations to the Bagley College of Engineering.
- [CHE Students Complete SACHE Certificates](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-students-complete-sache-certificates/) - During the 2012-2013 academic year, 75 undergraduate CHE students completed a total of 582 SACHE (Safety and Chemical Engineering) module administered through the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Generally, these students were in the senior design or chemical process safety courses.
- [PhD Students Marta AmirSadeghi and Navid Zanganeh Receive College Fellowships ](https://www.che.msstate.edu/phd-students-marta-amirsadeghi-and-navid-zanganeh-receive-college-fellowships/) - CHE PhD Students Marta AmirSadeghi and Navid Zanganeh have received a Bagley Engineering Graduate Fellowship for the 2013-2014 academic year. This support is funded by private donations to the Bagley College of Engineering.
- [Dr. Hossein Toghiani and Dr. Santanu Kundu Receive Seed Funding](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-hossein-toghiani-and-dr-santanu-kundu-receive-seed-funding/) - Dr. Hossein Toghiani has received $22,000 and Dr. Santanu Kundu has received $10,000 - both of these are seed grants to collaborate with researchers at the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory. These are collaborative projects and involve faculty and staff across campus.
- [Students Win Service and Plant Design Awards](https://www.che.msstate.edu/students-win-service-and-plant-design-awards/) - At the Senior Awards Convocation on May 10th, several CHE students were presented with awards. The AIChE service awards in honor of Dr. Lightsey and Dr. Jefcoat, were given to CHE students Sarah Heintz, Hannah Weems, Kelsey LeSaicherre, Alex Carrubba, Liza Nalley, and Scott Adkins. The Plant Design Awards were also distributed. The first place
- [Rai Receives NSF Grant](https://www.che.msstate.edu/rai-receives-nsf-grant/) - CHE faculty member Dr. Neeraj Rai has received $195,138 from the National Science Foundation for a project titled "S12-CHE Collaborative Research: Developing First Principles Monte Carlo Methods for Reactive Phase and Sorption Equilibria in CP2K Software Suite." This proposal is submitted by an international research team consisting of Ilja Siepmann, Ben Lynch (University of Minnesota),
- [AIChE Elects Officers for 2013-2014](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-elects-officers-for-2013-2014/) - The AIChE student chapter elected officers for the 2013-2014 school year. Presidents: Shane Ables and Alex Carrubba VP External Relations: Chris Callahan VP Internal Relations: Warren Hem Secretary: Sarah Hunt Treasurer: Deirdre Brockwell ESC Council Reps.: Logan Williams, Frankie Hall, Jeff Rucker, Danielle Winans, Derek Migues, and Rachael Fouasnon Intramural Sports Director: Eric Castleberry Community
- [Renewable Fuels Lab wins Safety Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/renewable-fuels-lab-wins-safety-award/) - The Renewable Fuels Lab was recognized with the 2013 Award for Excellence in Laboratory Safety. The lab is directed by Dr. Rafael Hernandez and Dr. Todd French. The group was nominated by Mr. Bill Holmes, Director of Advanced zinstrumentation. This award is given annually by the Office of Regulatory Compliance and Safety.
- [Erick Vasquez Selected for Symposium](https://www.che.msstate.edu/erick-vasquez-selected-for-symposium/) - CHE graduate student Erick was selected to present his work "Stimuli-responsive biphasic-polymer Janus magnetic nanoparticles prepared via electrostatic interactions and surface-confined ATRP" at the recent 2013 Excellence in Polymer Graduate Research Symposium on April 9, 2013 held in conjunction with the 245th ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- [Dr. R Honored with College Career Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-r-honored-with-college-career-award/) - Congrats to Dr. Rebecca K. Toghiani on receiving the Bagley College of Engineering Career Award. Dr. Toghiani is recognized for her scholarship, teaching, and service during her tenure at Mississippi State University.
- [Drs. Rudy Rogers and Guochang Zhang Recognized](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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](https://www.che.msstate.edu/caterina-tran-inducted/) - Congratulations to CHE senior Caterina Tran who was inducted into the MSU Society of Scholars!
- [Ben Hartenbower Successfully Defends Master's Thesis](https://www.che.msstate.edu/ben-hartenbower-defense-masters-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](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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](https://www.che.msstate.edu/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.
- [CHE Staff Member Receives Travel Grant](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-staff-member-receives-travel-grant/) - CHE Staff Member Patrisha Pham has received a $1,000 travel grant from the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) to attend the 11th Annual NPA meeting.
- [CHE Students Receive College Scholarships](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-students-receive-college-scholarships/) - A total of 39 CHE freshman students have received scholarships for 4 or 8 semesters, at a level between $750 - $1,500 per semester. The grand total of these awards is $310,000. The CHE School is grateful to the donors of these scholarships, which enable us to attract students of the highest quality.
- [Marathon Petroleum Supports CHE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/marathon-petroleum-supports-che/) - Marathon Petroleum has provided a gift of $2,000 to support faculty and instructional activities in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. We are grateful for this support which allows for us to maintain the high quality of our teaching and research programs.
- [2012 Newsletter Now Online](https://www.che.msstate.edu/2012-newsletter-now-online/) - The 2012 CHE Newsletter is now online - click here to view it and have a great holiday season!
- [New MDA Awards to CHE Faculty](https://www.che.msstate.edu/new-mda-awards-to-che-faculty/) - The Mississippi Development Authority has supported two research projects through KiOR: Step-wise Characterization of KiOR ReCrude (Dr. Keisha Walters, $55,000) Use of Kenaf to Remove Organics from Waters Generated During Bio-Oil Production (Dr. Rafael Hernandez, $40,000)
- [CHE Undergraduate Chosen as Co-Op of the Year](https://www.che.msstate.edu/908/) - CHE undergraduate student Kelsey LeSaicherre has been chosen as the 2012 Epting/Mathews Co-Op Student of the Year! Kelsey served three co-op terms with Marathon Petroleum Company. Congratulations, Kelsey!
- [Southern Ionics and Henry Family Support Endowments](https://www.che.msstate.edu/southern-ionics-and-henry-family-support-endowments/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has recently received endowment support in several areas. These are: Southern Ionics Incorporated has provided an initial gift of $300,000 towards a pledge of $1,500,000 to fund the Southern Ionics Chair. A national search is expected to begin in the 2013-2014 academic year. The Hunter W. Henry,
- [Todd French to Chair Working Group](https://www.che.msstate.edu/todd-french-to-chair-working-group/) - Dr. Todd French has been selected to chair the 2012-2013 Energy Working Group at Mississippi State University. This group is composed of researchers from several colleges at the university, including several members from chemical engineering.
- [AIChE Student Chapter Recognized for the 12th Consecutive Year](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-student-chapter-recognized-for-the-12th-consecutive-year/) - Congratulations to the student chapter of AIChE for winning the Outstanding Student Chapter Award for the 12th year in a row! Thanks to the Henry Family for their continued support and the efforts of advisor Dr. Bill Elmore!
- [ExxonMobil Supports CHE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/exxonmobil-supports-che/) - We are proud to receive a gift of $9,000 from ExxonMobil - to be used to maintain the high quality of our teaching programs.
- [Dr. Santanu Kundu Obtains Funding for Bio-Related Research](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-santanu-kundu-obtains-funding-for-bio-related-research/) - Congratulations to Dr. Santanu Kundu on his $36,000 grant from NSF for his role in the project titled "Mechanical Properties of Pulmonary Mucus."
- [Dr. Hossein Toghiani to Work on Clean Energy Technology](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-hossein-toghiani-to-work-on-clean-energy-technology/) - Congrats to Dr. Hossein Toghiani for receiving $18,834 of support to work on a cooperative agreement between the U.S. DOE and MSU's ICET.
- [Biological Systems Simulation Funding Extended](https://www.che.msstate.edu/biological-systems-simulation-funding-extended/) - Dr. Keisha Walters has received $92,266 from the National Science Foundation for her role in the project titled "Multiscale Simulation of Biological Systems." Congratulations, Dr. Walters!
- [Bark-Derived Bio-Oil Research Funding Renewed](https://www.che.msstate.edu/bark-derived-bio-oil-research-funding-renewed/) - Dr. Keisha Walters has received $115,157 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a renewal award for the Sustainable Energy Research Center. Dr. Walters will work on the production of stable bio-oil from bark-derived bio-oil.
- [Chevron Supports ChE Program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chevron-supports-che-program/) - The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has received a $6000 gift from Chevron. We are thankful for this support!
- [DOE Funding Renewed for Microbial Oils](https://www.che.msstate.edu/doe-funding-renewed-for-microbial-oils/) - Dr. Todd French has received $675,924 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a renewal award for the Sustainable Energy Research Center. Dr. French will lead Mississippi State University’s efforts on microbial oil research.
- [Keisha Walters Selected for Advisory Role](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keisha-walters-selected-for-advisory-role/) - Dr. Keisha Walters has been selected as a representative on the Mississippi State University President's Commission on the Status of Women. Congratulations, Dr. Walters!
- [Renewal Funding for Biocrude Research](https://www.che.msstate.edu/renewal-funding-for-biocrude-research/) - Dr. Rafael Hernandez has received $1,624,077 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a renewal award for the Sustainable Energy Research Center. Dr. Hernandez will lead Mississippi State University's efforts on biocrude research.
- [CHE Graduate Student Receives Poster Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-graduate-student-receives-poster-award/) - CHE PhD student Kamal Lamichhane Upadhyaya received second place in the student poster contest at the 2012 Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy Conference. Kamal's poster was titled: "Biocrude production by activated sludge using amended pulp and paper wastewater as substrate" Congratulations, Kamal!
- [Dr. Hossein Toghiani Recognized with Endowed Professorship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-hossein-toghiani-regognized-with-endowed-professorship/) - Dr. Hossein Toghiani has been named the Thomas B. Nusz Endowed Professor for excellence in teaching, research, and service to Mississippi State University. Toghiani's teaching excellence has led to his induction into the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 2007. His research in materials and energy engineering has resulted in significant levels
- [High Attendance at Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy Conference](https://www.che.msstate.edu/high-attendance-at-southeast-biofuels-and-renewable-energy-conference/) - The inaugural Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy Conference was held on August 8-9 in Jackson, MS. This event was hosted by the Mississippi State University Sustainable Energy Research Center and the Mississippi Biomass and Renewable Energy Council. This conference combined what used to be two separate meetings, and was attended by over 175 attendees from
- [Biofuels Camp a Large Success](https://www.che.msstate.edu/biofuels-camp-a-large-success/) - The Biofuels Camps were part of the activities associated with the Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy Conference. The camps were funded in part by the National Science Foundation and Hearin funds. They were coordinated and organized by Dr. Rafael Hernandez, and the Emerson Family Center (Elmarie Carr Brooks). There were separate camps for 6-12 yr
- [Keisha Walters Selected as MSU Representative](https://www.che.msstate.edu/keisha-walters-selected-as-msu-representative/) - Dr. Keisha Walters has been selected to serve as Mississippi State University’s faculty representative in the Phase V Federal Demonstration Partnership (www.thefdp.org), comprised of 120 institutions with at least 10 federal agencies. The emphasis of Phase V of the FDP is to streamline the processes of research administration with the end goal being to allow the
- [CHE Tailgate Schedule for Fall 2012](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-tailgate-schedule-for-fall-2012/) - We hope that you will join us for the ChE Tailgate prior to all home games this season. We don’t worry about weather!! We will party in the Swalm building (student lounge) beginning 3 hours prior to game time. Come & enjoy Chef Bill’s (Dr. Bill Elmore!) culinary treats, chat with ChE Director Jason Keith,
- [Congratulations to Alison Cuevas](https://www.che.msstate.edu/congratulations-to-alison-cuevas/) - Congratulations to CHE student Alison Cuevas who was recently selected for a National Scholarship from the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program.
- [CHE Now on LinkedIn](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-on-linkedin/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University is now on LinkedIn. Join today!
- [NSF Supports Biofuels Conference for 2012](https://www.che.msstate.edu/nsf-supports-biofuels-conference-for-2012/) - Congrats to Dr. Rafael Hernandez and Dr. Todd French for their NSF Grant of $10,000 for the "2012 Southeast Biofuels and Renewable Energy Conference: Networking for a Sustainable Energy Future, Jackson, Mississippi, August 8-9, 2012."
- [CHE Graduates Jump into Leadership Positions](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-graduates-jump-into-leadership-positions/) - AIChE Young Professionals groups help their engineering peers to integrate into new communities -- professional, educational and social -- offering support and comaraderie to young AIChE members through a range of AIChE sponsored activities. Comprised of recent chemical engineering graduates, Young Professionals groups are organized through AIChE's Local Sections, but also work on the national and regional levels to satisfy the varied
- [CHE Students Honored at Spring Commencement](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-students-honored-at-spring-commencement/) - At the May 11, 2012 graduation ceremony, 47 chemical engineering students were awarded the Bachelor of Science degree. Several of those students were recognized at a separate awards ceremony within the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. These awards are supported by the Dow Chemical Company, Henry Family Fund, and Omnova Solutions. The award winners are:
- [CHE Receives Support from Omnova Solutions for Senior Leadership Awards](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-receives-support-from-omnova-solutions-for-senior-leadership-awards/) - The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2,000 grant from Omnova Solutions to be used towards partial support of the senior leadership awards. The department is grateful for this support!
- [Business Plan Team Recognized](https://www.che.msstate.edu/business-plan-team-recognized/) - A team of students has won 3rd place in the energy business plan competition. The team consisted of CHE graduate student Adebola Coker and Hien Nguyen, CHE exchange student Luis Gutierrez, and biological sciences graduate student Sara Shields-Menard. Their plan focused on commercialization of a licensed technology for biofuels production. Great job!
- [Adebola Coker Receives Scholarship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/adebola-coker-receives-scholarship-2/) - CHE graduate student Adebola Coker has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Tim & Christy Duncan Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship. Congrats, Bola!
- [Rebecca Toghiani and Bill Elmore Recognized](https://www.che.msstate.edu/rebecca-toghiani-and-bill-elmore-recognized/) - IMAGE (Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education), NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers), and the Office of Diversity in BCoE has announced the 2012 Faculty and Staff Appreciation honorees. The recipients were be honored at a reception on April 23rd. Two CHE faculty were recognized: Dr. Rebecca Toghiani and Dr. Bill Elmore. Congratulations!
- [Walters earns national award for chemical engineering education](https://www.che.msstate.edu/walters-earns-national-award-for-chemical-engineering-education/) - Starkville, Miss. – A member of Mississippi State University’s chemical engineering faculty will be honored this summer by a national engineering education organization. Keisha B. Walters, an associate professor, will receive the Raymond W. Fahien Award from the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) Chemical Engineering Division at its June conference in San Antonio, Texas.
- [AIChE Elects New Officers](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-elects-new-officers/) - The AIChE student chapter has elected new officers for the 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations to the following students: Presidents: Sarah Heintz and Hannah Weems VP-External: Kelsey LeSaicherre VP-Internal: Alex Carrubba Secretary: Liza Nalley Treasurer: Scott Adkins Engineering Council Reps: Liz Rayfield; Michael Harper; Zach Morton AICHE
- [Priscilla Hill Elected to Regional Office](https://www.che.msstate.edu/priscilla-hill-elected-to-regional-office/) - Dr. Priscilla Hill has been voted as President-Elect of the Southeast Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. She will serve in this role for one year before taking over as President. Congratulations to Dr. Hill!
- [Adebola Coker Receives NSBE Schoarship](https://www.che.msstate.edu/adebola-coker-receives-nsbe-schoarship/) - CHE Graduate student Adebola Coker has been named a NSBE BCA Scholar for 2012. She will be receiving her award at the national meeting on March 31 in Pittsburgh, PA. Congratulations, Bola!
- [Bill Holmes Receives 2012 Staff Research Award from the Bagley College of Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/bill-holmes-receives-2012-staff-research-award-from-the-bagley-college-of-engineering/) - Bill Holmes, Director of the Advanced Instrumentation and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2012 Staff Research Award from the Bagley College of Engineering. Congratulations, Bill!
- [CHE Students Receive Mississippi Engineering Society Scholarships](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-students-receive-mississippi-engineering-society-scholarships/) - CHE Seniors Glyn Freeman, Jr. and Lennon Martin have been awarded scholarships from the Mississippi Engineering Society. Congratulations!
- [CHE Faculty Recognized for Patent](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-faculty-recognized-for-patent/) - At the first Mississippi State University Investing In Innovation Conference (held February 21, 2012) CHE faculty Todd French and Rafael Hernandez were recognized for their 2009 patent "Production of Biodiesel and Other Valuable Chemicals from Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludges." This work was also carried out with MSU faculty member Darrell Sparks (Department of Biochemistry, Molecular
- [Faculty Receive KiOR / MDA Grants](https://www.che.msstate.edu/faculty-receive-kior-mda-grants/) - Two faculty in the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering have received grants from KiOR through the Mississippi Development Authority: Keisha Walters, Characterization of KiOR ReCrude Oils Produced from Pine Clear Wood, Bark, Clear Wood/Bark Mixtures, and Other Blend Feedstocks ($51,413) Rafael Hernandez, Use of Biomass to Remove Organics from Waters Generated During Bio-Oil Production ($50,000)
- [Three earn scholarships from state petroleum energy society](https://www.che.msstate.edu/three-earn-scholarships-from-state-petroleum-energy-society/) - Three Bagley College of Engineering chemical engineering students are being honored by the Mississippi section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-Mississippi). At its January meeting, the organization presented each student a $3,000 scholarship to support his education. The three recipients were also recognized for this same honor last year. Each recipient was nominated by
- [PhD Alumna Lands Faculty Position](https://www.che.msstate.edu/phd-alumna-lands-faculty-position/) - Dr. Sheena Reeves (PhD 2011) has been appointed to the position of Adjunct Instructor at Prairie View A&M. She is currently teaching Thermodynamics I, Materials and Energy Balances, Kinetics and Reactor Design, and Separation Processes. Dr. Reeves will become an Assistant Professor position in Fall 2012 and plans to continue research in the area of
- [Swalm School Welcomes New Professor](https://www.che.msstate.edu/swalm-school-welcomes-new-professor/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to welcome Dr. Santanu Kundu as a new faculty member. Please view his website for information about his work at: http://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/santanu-kundu/
- [Adebola Coker wins award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/adebola-coker-wins-award/) - CHE grad student Adebola Coker has won a winter scholarship award from the Southern Automotive Women's Forum sponsored by the Manufacturers Industrial Group.
- [2011 CHE Newsletter Now Online](https://www.che.msstate.edu/2011-che-newsletter-now-online/) - The 2011 CHE Newsletter is now online - click here to view it and have a great holiday season!
- [Congrats to December Graduates](https://www.che.msstate.edu/congrats-to-december-graduates/) - The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to congratulate the following degree candidates for the fall commencement (Dec. 9): B.S. - Robert Eldridge, Kamal Lamichane Upadhyaya, Daniel Landrum, James Wright Ph.D. - Gang Huang, Emmanuel Revellame
- [Dow Chemical Company donation to support CHE programs](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dow-chemical-company-donation-to-support-che-programs/) - The Dow Chemical Company has provided a donation of $7,200 to the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering to support design projects, student laboratory projects, and student organizations. We are thankful for this support!
- [MSU Wastewater Technology Licensed ](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-wastewater-technology-licensed/) - An innovative wastewater technology developed at Mississippi State is entering the international energy market as part of a licensing agreement with a Canadian company. The university's Office of Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer recently formed an agreement with Montreal-based New Forest Industries to use technology created by Rafael Hernandez and Todd French, associate professors in the
- [Society of Petroleum Engineers Scholars to be Recognized](https://www.che.msstate.edu/society-of-petroleum-engineers-scholars-to-be-recognized/) - CHE students Joshua Tucker, Clint Diamond, and John Wright will be honored for their scholarships from the Mississippi Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers at their January 11, 2012 meeting in Jackson, MS. The School of Chemical Engineering is grateful to the section for their support and are proud of our students for their
- [Gift Adds to CHE Endowment](https://www.che.msstate.edu/gift-adds-to-che-endowment/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has received a gift of $225,000 from the Milliken Foundation to be added to the Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. Chair. This gift will help improve the visibility of the chemical engineering program and in our quest for excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
- [Well Engineering Topic of AIChE Student Chapter Meeting](https://www.che.msstate.edu/well-engineering-topic-of-aiche-student-chapter-meeting/) - On November 9 at 4:30pm Shell Oil will give a talk on Well Engineering in the Eastman Auditorium of the Swalm Chemical Engineering Building. Food will be provided!
- [CHE Senior Wins Co-op Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-senior-wins-co-op-award/) - Senior CHE student Mary Ann Murdock was named co-op student of the year. She did her co-ops with Ergon, Inc. Also nominated were CHE students Bonnie O'Neal and John Wright.
- [Chemical Engineering Receives Gift from ExxonMobil](https://www.che.msstate.edu/chemical-engineering-receives-gift-from-exxonmobil/) - The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering received a gift of $9,600 from ExxonMobil, as part of a larger gift of $34,000 to Mississippi State University. This gift will be used to support the School's educational programs so that it can continue to be the premier undergraduate chemical engineering program in the southeast United States.
- [CHE Profs win StatePride Awards](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che-profs-win-statepride-awards/) - Congratulations to CHE Professors Mark Bricka, Todd French, Rafael Hernandez, and Keisha Walters for their StatePride Faculty Awards for 2011!
- [Student Tutoring Sessions](https://www.che.msstate.edu/student-tutoring-sessions/) - Student tutoring from Tau Beta Pi is available every other Thursday at 5pm in McCain 105. The next session will be Oct. 20th.
- [AIChE Student Chapter Recognized Again](https://www.che.msstate.edu/aiche-student-chapter-recognized-again/) - The student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has been recognized as one of 15 AIChE Outstanding Student Chapters nationally (out of more than 165 AIChE chapters). This marks the 11th consecutive year that Mississippi State University has won the award. The group is advised by Dr. Bill Elmore, Associate Director and Hunter
- [Faculty search in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/faculty-search-in-chemical-engineering/) - The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with the appointment to begin August 16, 2012. Applicants must have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will
- [Walters selected for engineering education program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/walters-selected-for-national-engineering-education-program/) - STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State University assistant professor of chemical engineering is among 53 of the nation's most innovative young professionals selected to participate in a National Academy of Engineering program. Keisha B. Walters will be the only university faculty member from Mississippi to attend the "Frontiers of Engineering Education" symposium next week [Dec. 13-16] in
- [Students win national design contest awards](https://www.che.msstate.edu/students-win-national-design-contest-awards/) - Two teams of students have been recognized by AIChE for their performance in the student design contest. The team of Justin Williamson, Derek Needham, and James Wright has been selected for first place and the team of Erin Casey, Rebecca Atkinson, and Andrew Estess has been selected for third place. Congratulations!
- [Former faculty member Dr. John Wolan passes away](https://www.che.msstate.edu/former-faculty-member-dr-john-wolan-passes-away/) - The School of Chemical Engineering mourns the death of former faculty member Dr. John Wolan. Services are to be held Saturday, August 27 at 3 p.m., at Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Sunset Lane, Lutz, FL, 33549.
- [Walters receives NSF funding](https://www.che.msstate.edu/walters-receives-nsf-funding/) - Dr. Keisha Walters is part of a collaborative team (Mississippi State University, University of Southern Mississippi, and University of Mississippi Medical Center) that has received $86,395 of funding from the National Science Foundation for a team project "In Vitro Inhalation and Deposition of Polymer-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles for Validation of Computer Simulated Particulate Distributions in the
- [Hernandez receives Hearin Faculty Excellence Award](https://www.che.msstate.edu/hernandez-receives-hearin-faculty-excellence-award/) - Dr. Rafael Hernandez has been selected to receive a $10,000 Bagley College of Engineering Hearin Faculty Excellence Award.
- [Dr. Walters and Dr. French receive tenure and promotion](https://www.che.msstate.edu/dr-walters-and-dr-french-receive-tenure-and-promotion/) - Congratulations to recently tenured and promoted Associate Professor Keisha Walters and Associate Professor Todd French, effective Aug 16 2011!
- [Bricka receives Sun Grant](https://www.che.msstate.edu/302/) - Mark Bricka has been awarded a Sun Grant project for $180,000 through the Department of Transportation titled “The Development and Evaluation of a Cost Effective Catalyst for the Treatment of Syngas Tars Produced from a Woody Biomass”
- [Swalm School names new director](https://www.che.msstate.edu/swalm-school-names-new-director/) - STARKVILLE, Miss. – A scholar from the Great Lakes region is the new Earnest W. Deavenport Jr. Chair and director of Mississippi State University’s Dave. C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. Jason M. Keith officially joins the Bagley College of Engineering department August 1. He replaces Mark White who served as director from 2006 until
- [Six earn scholarships from petroleum engineering society](https://www.che.msstate.edu/six-earn-scholarships-from-state-petroleum-engineering-society/) - STARKVILLE, Miss. –Six Bagley College of Engineering students are shaping their futures with support from the Mississippi section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE-Mississippi). At its January meeting, the organization presented each student a $3,000 scholarship to support his or her education. Jim Stephens, SPE-Mississippi scholarship chairman and a 1975 Mississippi State graduate in
- [Professor to be named fellow of AIChE](https://www.che.msstate.edu/msu-chemical-engineering-professor-to-be-named-fellow-of-aiche/) - Bill Elmore, interim department head for the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, will be awarded the classification of Fellow at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) annual meeting in Salt Lake City later this month. The grade of Fellow is a distinguished class of membership that identifies and honors a group of

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- [Minors](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/minors/) - Completing a minor is a great way to add value to your degree and make your resume stand out. Below is a list of minors that CHE and PTE students commonly pursue. Talk with your faculty advisor about how best to include a minor in your plan of study. Make sure you review and meet
- [Petroleum Engineering Curriculum](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/PTE-curriculum-guide.pdf#new_tab) - 128 hours total Printable Curriculum Worksheet Geology and Technical Electives [table id=25 /] [table id=26 /] [table id=27 /] [table id=28 /] [table id=29 /] [table id=30 /]***GG 4990 – Structural Geology for Industrial Applications (offered in Spring) is strongly recommended. [table id=31 /] [table id=32 /] * Taught during fall semester only ** Taught
- [B.S. in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/chemical/) - The Chemical Engineering program has three concentrations, which enable you to customize your elective choices to target specific post-graduation career goals. All three concentrations require all core chemical engineering courses, which will allow you to choose a career path in industry (or otherwise). This is important to recognize for the situations where you might begin
- [Student Organizations](https://www.che.msstate.edu/studentorg/) - American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) ChE Graduate Student Association NOBCChE Omega Chi Epsilon The Polymers Club Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- [The Polymers Club: POLY/PMSE Student Chapter](https://www.che.msstate.edu/polymers-club/) - Mississippi State University Student Chapter of the Polymer and Polymer Materials Science and Engineering Divisions of the ACS The PMSE/POLY Student Chapter at Mississippi State University seeks to create a collaborative environment for those with industrial, research, or general interests in polymers. Chapter members are eligible to: Receive PMSE and POLY Division Awards and Honors
- [Maryam Mir](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/maryam-mirabolghasemi/) - Associate Professor Office: 310 Swalm maryam@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.2480 Research Website Education Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering,The University of Texas at Austin, 2017. B.S., Petroleum Engineering,Sharif University of Technology, 2005. B.S., Mechanical Engineering,Sharif University of Technology, 2005. Professional Memberships Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Research Interests Micro-scale Modeling
- [Faculty](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/) - Amin Amirlatifi Associate Professor, Associate Director PATENT Lab, & Cleveland Endowed Professor 314 Swalm Hall P 662.325.6579 Email Mark Bricka Professor 252 Swalm Hall P 662.325.1615 Email David Cole Instructor 312 Swalm Hall P 662.325.5774 Email Bill Elmore Director, Professor, Graduate Coordinator, and Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. Chair 364 Swalm Hall P 662.325.2480 Email Mohammad Heshmati Assistant Professor 311 Swalm
- [Research](https://www.che.msstate.edu/research/) - Below you will find a listing of research areas and faculty focus areas. Catalysis & Reaction Engineering Dr. Rai – Computational Design of Catalytic Materials ChE Fundamentals Dr. Hill - Crystallization Dr. Jessop - Polymerization Kinetics Dr. Kundu - Rheology Data Analytics Dr. Amirlatifi - Data Analytics Applications in Energy Sector Engineering Education Dr. Elmore -
- [Bill Elmore](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/bill-elmore/) - Director, Professor, and Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport, Jr. Chair Office: 364 Swalm elmore@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.7206 Vita
- [Petroleum Engineering (PTE)](https://www.che.msstate.edu/pte/) - The Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree program, housed within the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, provides graduates with state-of-the-art education and training for developing energy resources for the world today while enabling new technological energy solutions for the future. The Petroleum Engineering B.S. program restarted in the fall 2015 semester, with our first
- [National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)](https://www.che.msstate.edu/nobcche/) - The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers​(NOBCChE) seeks to build an eminent cadre of people of color in science and technology​. The MSU student chapter provides: Leadership and professional development opportunities​ Access to internships, colleges, graduate schools, and careers​ Mentoring and outreach​ For more information about NOBCChE student chapter
- [FAQ About Advising](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/faq/) - Who is my Academic Advisor? How do I get released to register? I need to change my schedule. How do I go about that? Can I take a course for which I have not met the pre-requisites? I need to retake a course, but in Banner I cannot sign up for XYZ course again. What
- [Undergraduate Education](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/) - Degree Programs B.S. in Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Practice Concentration Chemical Engineering Research & Development Concentration Biomolecular Engineering Concentration B.S. in Petroleum Engineering Minor in Petroleum Engineering Registration and Academic Advising Frequently Asked Questions About Advising You have been assigned a chemical or petroleum engineering faculty member to provide you with professional and academic advising.
- [Alumni](https://www.che.msstate.edu/alumni/) - Welcome back to Mississippi State University! We would be glad to hear from you by phone, email, or in person. Please feel free to stop in the next time you are on campus. Please give us a call at 662.325.2480 or drop us an email note beforehand to elmore@che.msstate.edu so we can be sure to
- [Chemical Engineering Curriculum](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/practice-concentration-with-co-op-curriculum/) - Practice Concentration with Co-op Co-op experiences are strongly encouraged for all students. They provide practical applications of what you are learning in your ChE courses, networking opportunities for career advancement, and a better understanding of the fields and jobs available to graduates with ChE B.S. degrees. Oftentimes, co-op employers will extend a full-time job offer
- [The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/about/) - Welcome to the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. Home of the chemical engineering and petroleum engineering degree programs, we are glad to have you visiting our website and we would welcome you to campus for a personal visit. Whether in the classroom, the laboratory or on the historic drill
- [ChEGSA](https://www.che.msstate.edu/grad/chegsa/) - The Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA) at Mississippi State University is committed to connecting new graduate students in the ChE graduate program and improving relationships between graduate students of different research groups. ChEGSA is devoted to increasing social and academic activities for graduate students. We encourage graduate students to participate in Chemical Engineering seminars
- [Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/che/) - Chemical Engineering contributes to an incredible range of processes and products including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, artificial kidneys, oil refineries, solar panels, clean water, and biocompatible polymers. Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the chemical and physical processes used to develop and make these and many other products. Without question, chemical engineers are
- [Careers in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/careers/) - There is no universal definition for chemical engineering. The problems which chemical engineers face are too wide-ranging to fall into one category. Chemical engineers solve problems ranging from mathematical analysis to plumbing. The one skill that separates chemical engineers from all other engineers is our knowledge of kinetics (chemical reaction engineering). Another question you are
- [Mark Bricka](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/bricka/) - Professor Office: 360 Swalm Office Hours: M 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. & R 2:00 p.m. bricka@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.1615 Education Ph.D., Purdue University, 1998. M.S., Mississippi State University, 1988. B.S., University of Alabama, 1982.
- [Staff](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/staff/) - Dana Lewis Business Manager 330 Swalm Hall P 662.325.8470 Email Tamar Burrell Office Associate 330 Swalm Hall P 662.325.2480 Email Ellen Weeks Office Associate 330 Swalm Hall P 662.325.2171 Email Sherre Denson Business Manager Emeritus
- [Accreditation](https://www.che.msstate.edu/accreditation/) - The B.S. program in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and similarly named engineering programs. Program Mission The mission of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is to produce graduates who have the ability to apply the principles
- [Yizhi Xiang](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/yizhi-xiang/) - Associate Professor Office: 346 Swalm yzxiang@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.0037 Education Ph.D., Zhejiang University of Technology 2010. B.S., Zhejiang University of Technology 2005. Professional experience 08/2017 – present: Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University 11/2016 – 07/2017: Scientist/Project Leader, NICE America Research, Inc. 12/2013 – 10/2016: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington State University 04/2011 – 11/2013: Postdoctoral Research Associate,
- [Neeraj Rai](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/neeraj-rai/) - Professor and Ergon, Inc. Distinguished Professor Office: 348 Swalm neerajrai@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.0790 Research Group Website Education Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2009. B.E., Mangalore University, 2000.
- [Priscilla J. Hill](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/priscilla-j-hill/) - Professor Office: 354 Swalm Office Hours: M W 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., by appointment phill@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.8249 Vita Education Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1996. M.S., Clemson University, 1984. B.S., Clemson University, 1982. Professional Memberships American Chemical Society (ACS) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Book Chapters P. J.
- [Mohammad Heshmati](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/heshmati/) - Assistant Professor Office: 311 Swalm mohammad@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.0155 Education Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2017 M.Sc., University of Tehran, 2006 B.Sc., Petroleum University of Technology, 2003 Professional Memberships ​Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) ​American Chemical Society (ACS) ​American Geophysical Union (AGU) Research Interests Pore scale physics of fluid flow through porous media Interfacial and Capillary phenomena ​​Micro-models and Micro-fluidic Devices ​Micro-Particle
- [Amin Amirlatifi](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/amin-amirlatifi/) - Associate Professor, Associate Director PATENT Lab, & Cleveland Endowed Professor Office: 314 Swalm amin@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.6579 Research Group Website Education Ph.D., Missouri Science and Technology, 2013. M.Sc., University of Petroleum Technology, 2005. M.Eng., University of Calgary, 2005. B.Sc., University of Petroleum Technology, 2003. Professional Memberships Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
- [Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program](https://www.che.msstate.edu/accelerated-bsms-program/) - Guidelines for the ChE Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program The goal of the accelerated B.S./M.S. Program in Chemical Engineering is to enable a student to earn a B.S. and an M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in approximately 5 years. This is accomplished by taking up to 9 credits of graduate coursework during the junior/senior year that count
- [FAQ for Graduate Admissions](https://www.che.msstate.edu/grad/faq/) - What are the application deadlines for different terms? We follow graduate school deadlines. However, in order to be considered for funding, we encourage to apply as early as possible. Applications received before January 15 for Summer and Fall terms, and May 15 for the Spring term will be considered for funding support. What are the
- [Graduate Education](https://www.che.msstate.edu/grad/) - Degree Programs M.S. in Chemical Engineering Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Our department has broad research interests in many cutting-edge areas in chemical engineering science. This includes the treatment of waste using bacteria, catalysts for producing new chemicals, removal of heavy metals from contaminated soil, gas hydrates for storing natural gas, crystallization for separating chemicals, development
- [Library](https://www.che.msstate.edu/library/) - Resources for Chemical Engineering Quick Links Research Guide Workshop Lists Distance Learning Portal SciFinder EBSCO Discovery Service: The EBSCO Discovery Service is a powerful search engine that searches across all of the Libraries electronic resources: the Online Catalog, the databases, indexes and eJournals. It creates a unified, customized index of our information resources and
- [ACADEMICS](https://www.che.msstate.edu/academics/)
- [David Cole](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/david-cole/) - Instructor Office: 316 Swalm dcole@che.msstate.edu Education M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1997. B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1981. Professional Memberships Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Professional Experience Shell Oil Company, 1981 – 2015 Past Chair, American Petroleum Institute SC6 on Wellheads and Valves API HF-100 Standard Writing Committee Center for Sustainable Shale Development
- [Miscellaneous Forms & Information](https://www.che.msstate.edu/forms/) - Forms Undergraduate Enrollment in Accelerated Program Trip Request Form Request for Directed Individual Study Documentation of Completed Directed Individual Study ChE Order Form
- [Hossein Toghiani](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/hossein-toghiani/) - Professor and Thomas B. Nusz Endowed Professor Office: 356 Swalm Office Hours: E-mail for an appointment hossein@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.8607 Vita Education Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1988. M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1980. B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977.
- [Santanu Kundu](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/santanu-kundu/) - Professor and Southern Ionics Chair Office: 352 Swalm santanukundu@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.7323 CV Education Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University, 2006. B.E., Chemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, 1997. Professional Memberships American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) American Chemical Society (ACS) American Carbon Society Research Group Website Research Interests Our research group is interested in investigating the processing-structure-property relationships
- [Julie Jessop](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/julie-jessop/) - Professor, Associate Director, and Hunter Henry Chair Office: 350 Swalm jessop@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.0199 Education Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1999. B.S., Chemical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1995. Professional Memberships American Chemical Society (ACS) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) RadTech International North America (RadTech) Research Interests Spectroscopic characterization
- [W. Todd French](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/w-todd-french/) - Associate Professor Office: 344 Swalm Office Hours: T Th 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. french@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.4308 Vita Education Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2000. M.S., Mississippi State University, 1996. B.S., Northeast Louisiana University, 1990. Journal Publications (refereed) Schneider, T., Graeff-Hoenninger, S., French, W., Hernandez, R., Merkt, N., Claupein, W., Hetrick, M., & Pham, P. (Nov
- [Chemical Engineering Curriculum](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChE-curriculum-guide_Biomolecular.pdf#new_tab) - Biomolecular Concentration: 128 hours total Curriculum Worksheet Curriculum Flow Chart [table id=17 /] [table id=18 /] [table id=19 /] [table id=20 /] [table id=21 /] [table id=22 /] [table id=23 /] [table id=24 /] * Always taught during fall semester ** Always taught during spring semester *** Approved substitutes for PH 2223 Physics II are
- [Chemical Engineering Curriculum](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChE-curriculum-guide_RD.pdf#new_tab) - Research and Development Concentration: 128 hours total Curriculum Worksheet Curriculum Flow Chart [table id=9 /] [table id=10 /] [table id=11 /] [table id=12 /] [table id=13 /] [table id=14 /] [table id=15 /] [table id=16 /] * Only taught during fall semester ** Only taught during spring semester *** Approved substitutes for PH 2223 are
- [Chemical Engineering Curriculum](https://www.che.msstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/ChE-curriculum-guide_Practice.pdf#new_tab) - Practice Concentration: 128 hours total Curriculum Worksheet Curriculum Flow Chart [table id=1 /] [table id=2 /] [table id=3 /] [table id=4 /] [table id=5 /] [table id=6 /] [table id=7 /] [table id=8 /] *Students must complete at least ONE Chemical Engineering Elective, ONE Chemistry Elective and TWO Technical Electives. A list of approved electives
- [Electives](https://www.che.msstate.edu/undergrad/electives/) - Technical, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Electives Geology and Technical Electives (PTE) General Education
- [Minor in Petroleum Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/pte/minor/) - A minor in Petroleum Engineering (PTE) will prepare students for additional study or employment in the field of petroleum engineering. Students will become familiar with basic theory and techniques necessary for evaluating and managing oil and gas reservoirs and informing their design decisions involving oil and gas recovery. Academic advising toward the PTE minor is
- [Advisory Board](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/advisory-board/) - Mary Ann (Murdock) Abney, Ergon — Global Technical Marketing Manager-Process Oils Kathleen Ash, ExxonMobil — Upstream Planning Manager Mike Barham, Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC — Drilling & Completion Manager Tracy Benson, Lamar University — Associate Professor Bonnie Chapman, Ergon — Vice President, Product Stewardship Jim Chapman, WR Grace — Technical Sales Director Kristy
- [Newsroom](https://www.che.msstate.edu/newsroom/) - Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering June 30, 2026 William “Bill” Berry, PTE alum, receives honorary Doctor of Public Service degree May 19, 2026 Chemical Engineering Newsletter, Spring 2026 May 7, 2026 MSU honoring Berry, Tucker during spring graduation ceremonies set for May 12-15 May 4, 2026 BCoE Student Hall of
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.che.msstate.edu/about/photo-gallery/) - Chemical and Petroleum Engineering—Ringing True forever! Director, Bill B. Elmore, and Advisory Board member, Michael Faulkner, proudly display a shell & tube heat exchanger to be used with planned pilot-scale distillation column. Logan Williams and Jeffrey Rucker (co-Presidents of the MSU AIChE student Chapter) receive the Outstanding Student Chapter award (for the 15th consecutive year)
- [M.S. in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/grad/ms/) - Program of Study Graduate study is offered in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering leading to the degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. Thesis option: All M.S. thesis students must prepare and successfully defend his/her thesis before a committee composed of faculty members of the University. Non-thesis option: All non-thesis MS students
- [Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering](https://www.che.msstate.edu/grad/phd/) - Program of Study A Ph.D. student in good standing must complete a qualifying exam during the summer semester following his/her first full academic year. The qualifying exam consists of satisfactory completion of a research proposition course in which students will be guided through development of a National Science Foundation-formatted research proposal and a final defense
- [Welcome](https://www.che.msstate.edu/greetings/) - Chemical and Petroleum engineering graduates receive broad training in college that equip them well for solving a range of technical problems. Chemical engineers are involved designing and improving chemical processes across industries including petroleum refining, traditional and novel methods of energy production, food, biomedicine and pharmaceuticals, electronics, materials, and pulp and paper. Petroleum Engineers provide
- [Chad Kronkosky](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/faculty/chad-kronkosky/) - Instructor Office: 311 Swalm ckronkosky@che.msstate.edu P 662.325.0155 Education Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering,Texas Tech University, ABD. M.S., Petroleum Engineering,Texas Tech University, 2009. B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University, 2006. Licensures & Registrations Texas Board of Professional Engineers - #105054 (2009) Professional Memberships Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) American Association of Petroleum
- [Emeritus Faculty](https://www.che.msstate.edu/people/emeritus-faculty/) - Everard G. Baker David Cornell Clifford George Email William B. Hall Donald O. Hill Irvin A. Jefcoat Harold A. Koelling Chiang-Hai Kuo Earl Clarence Oden Rudy E. Rogers Email Charles Sparrow Rebecca K. Toghiani Mark G. White
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