BIOMEDICAL | Bagley College of Engineering - Part 2

Mississippi State alums recognized as 2024 BCoE Distinguished Fellows, Emerging Leader

Leaders from various industries were among the Mississippi State alumni whom the Bagley College of Engineering recognized for their accomplishments and commitment to the engineering field at the 2024 Distinguished Engineering Recognition Banquet. Ten alumni were selected as Distinguished Fellows, while one alumnus was chosen as the fourth recipient of the college’s Emerging Leader award….

March 7, 2024


BCoE Student Hall of Fame 2024: Emma Van Epps

Emma Van Epps

Congratulations to the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the last few days, we have highlighted each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Emma Van Epps; I’m 21 years…

February 22, 2024


BCoE Student Hall of Fame 2024: Kari Oppedal

Kari Oppedal

Congratulations to the 2024 Bagley College of Engineering Student Hall of Fame class! Over the next few days, we will be highlighting each SHoF recipient. The new members participated in a Q&A reflecting on their time at Mississippi State. What is your name, age, classification and major? My name is Kari Oppedal, and I am…

February 19, 2024


Our People: Steven Elder

Photo of Steve Elder in his lab

For over two decades, Steven Elder has dedicated his career to improving orthopedic health through biomedical engineering research and teaching at Mississippi State University. A professor in the Bagley College of Engineering’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Elder was drawn to orthopedics after connecting with researchers as an undergraduate. He has focused his work…

February 12, 2024


Point of Contact for Academic Programs

Aerospace Engineering Machaunda Bush Biomedical & Biosystems Engineering Filip To Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Julie Jessop Civil Engineering Laura Dunn Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering Angella Baker Computer Engineering Alison Stamps

January 19, 2024


Letter from the Dean: December 2023

Dear Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends of the Bagley College of Engineering: As we prepare for this week’s commencement ceremonies, I reflect on a truly outstanding semester at Mississippi State University. I continue to be amazed by the work being done by our students, alumni, staff and faculty. Here are a few of our most…

December 1, 2023


Mississippi State chapter of Tau Beta Pi inducts new members

Tau Beta Pi Spring 2023

The Mississippi State chapter of Tau Beta Pi, an honor society for engineering students, recently inducted 24 new members into its ranks. Open to all engineering concentrations, Tau Beta Pi is the oldest universal engineering honor society and the second-oldest honor society in the United States. Tau Beta Pi chapter advisor and assistant professor of…

May 16, 2023


BCoE Announces Biosystems Engineering Name Change

M-State logo with the words Bagley College of Engineering underneath.

The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning recently approved the name change of Mississippi State University’s Biosystems Engineering, previously known as Biological Engineering. The new Biosystems Engineering program, housed in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, is focused on science, calculus and physics-based problem-solving in biological systems associated with agricultural and natural resource applications. This…

May 4, 2023


MSU engineering professor honored with the Mississippi Academy of Sciences Early Career Award

Lauren Priddy

Mississippi State University associate professor Lauren Priddy has been awarded the 2023 inaugural Mississippi Academy of Sciences Early Career Award. The Mississippi Academy of Sciences, MAS, is the largest statewide organization of scientists and engineers. One of the organization’s core functions is the recognition of scientific contributions and leadership of its supporters. Priddy’s contributions to…

April 28, 2023


Mississippi State chapter of Tau Beta Pi inducts record number of new members

McCain Hall Tau Beta Pi Bent

The Mississippi State chapter of Tau Beta Pi, an honor society for engineering students, recently inducted 49 new members into its ranks. The 49 new members is a record number of inductees for the society. Open to all engineering concentrations, Tau Beta Pi invites students based on grade point average and major-specific requirements. This year’s induction ceremony…

March 29, 2023