Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering

05/01/2025

Presenting the Spring 2025 Graduating Class of the Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering!

Congratulations as well to Dr. Jian Zhao, 2025 recipient of the Purple Shaft of Excellence Award, awarded by student vote to the most influential faculty member during their time in the program. Thank you, Dr. Zhao, for your investment in our students!

Thank you to ME Alum Mr. Mike McDaniel for always hosting this event for our graduating class, and thank you to this semester’s guest speaker, MSU Athletics Director Mr. Zac Selmon.

12/03/2024

Presenting the Class of Fall 2024! Congratulations to the newest alumni of the Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering.

Thank you to ME Alum and prominent supporter Mike McDaniel for hosting a dinner for our seniors every semester. We enjoy recognizing these outstanding people!

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10/29/2024

IDEELab in the Hall School of ME at Mississippi State University is thrilled to announce our new partnership with America's Cutting Edge - ACE and IACMI! Together, we're forging new paths in advanced manufacturing and workforce development, bringing hands-on training, cutting-edge technologies, and career-building opportunities right here to Mississippi.

This partnership amplifies our commitment to fostering a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of today's industries, creating pathways for innovation in our local community and beyond.

Read more about how ACE, IDEELab, and Penn State Behrend are transforming manufacturing education and advancing the next generation of engineers and technicians!

https://www.americascuttingedge.org/iacmi-announces-key-partnerships-with-mississippi-state-university-and-penn-state-behrend/

Knoxville, TN (Oct. 22, 2024) – The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) announced today two new partnerships with Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS…

10/21/2024

The IDEELab at Mississippi State University's Hall School of Mechanical Engineering was honored to host two U.S. Navy admirals and members of the Navy's prestigious Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program for the university’s inaugural Navy Day Expo. This event, a collaboration between IDEELab and the U.S. Navy NUPOC Program, provided an exciting opportunity for our Mechanical Engineering students to engage with Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher and Rear Adm. Melvin Smith. The admirals introduced students to the Navy’s NUPOC program and explored cutting-edge defense technology at an exhibition near Davis Wade Stadium. We are grateful to the U.S. Navy for their support in shaping the leaders of tomorrow through meaningful engagement with our students.

Pictured from left to right: LCDR Patrick Connaway, Commander Matt Snyder, Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, Clay Walden (CAVS), Rear Adm. Melvin Smith, Ross Smith (IDEELab-ME), Aidan Duncan (IDEELab-ME), Michael Hall (Hall School of ME), Haitham El' Kadiri (Hall School of ME Director), and Jim Martin (MSU Associate VP).

05/18/2024

Congratulations to our beloved custodian, Mr. Eric Henderson! No one is more kind and welcoming to Carpenter Hall than Mr. Henderson, and he is a wonderful steward of the building.

Twelve Mississippi State University staff members are being recognized for their exceptional dedication to service and contributions with this year’s Donald W. Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards.

05/09/2024

The Purple Shaft of Excellence has a long-standing history with the Hall School of Mechanical Engineering and will continue to be awarded by the senior class each May.

Beginning with the Tau Nu Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, the award strives to annually award a faculty member who strove to invest in student futures.

The M.E. Senior Class of 2024 resurrected this tradition after 21 years of dormancy, and the trophy will continue to be awarded every spring. Graduating seniors will have the opportunity to vote in the fall and spring of the school year for an outstanding faculty member.

Previous winners of this trophy include Dr. Keith Hodge and Dr. William Jones, who were happy to see it return. Dr. Jones said that the award is given to a professor who "expects a lot and cares a lot."

Each component holds a special significance, as outlined by the Tau Nu Chapter:
- The block of hardwood represents the students receptivity.
- The keyway symbolizes the interlocking ideals of the faculty and students.
- The taper represents the expansion of ideas through learning.
- The throw signifies the transition of knowledge from faculty to student.
- The gear symbolizes the strength of purpose of the faculty.
- The screw threads indicate the channels through which this purpose is accomplished.

Thank you to the M.E. Senior Class of 2024 for bringing this tradition back to life and we look forward to all the future faculty who will be recognized!

05/08/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Green for being awarded the Purple Shaft of Excellence by the ME senior graduating class of 2024🎉

Awarded for the first time in 21 years, the resurrection of the Purple Shaft of Excellence was a collaboration between ME students and faculty. It recognizes special diligence of a deserving faculty member, like Dr. Green.

Congratulations again, Dr. Green, and thank you for all your incredible work!

05/07/2024

Last week, our students were initiated into the Order of the Engineer and now showcase their integrity and responsibility to the engineering profession through a stainless steel ring!

Originating from the aftermath of the 1907 Quebec Bridge disaster, engineers resolved to create a ceremony for young engineers to instill the awesome responsibility they have towards public health and safety.

The "Order of the Engineer" in the United States was formed after the Canadian "Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer." It intends to bridge the gap between training and practice, and to present a public visible symbol identifying the engineer's dedication.

Our students now wear the ring proudly to be reminded of their great responsibility of upholding public safety.

05/06/2024

Proud of our Mechanics of Machinery students from the Starkville and Coast campuses! Their final presentations were fantastic⚙️

05/01/2024

Congratulations to all our 2024 Spring Graduates! We are so proud of you and enjoyed celebrating this incredible accomplishment last night at the M.E. Senior Dinner!

04/11/2024

We are so proud of our students who presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium & Showcase this morning! The future will be brighter because of them🤩