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Stone Implements Outreach Program

March 19, 2012 - In August 2011, Dr. Tonya Stone, an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, implemented The NanoClub, an outreach program at the Boys and Girls Club of Starkville funded through a National Science ...
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Horstemeyer distinguished by West Virginia University

March 19, 2012 - On February 20, 2012, Dr. Mark Horstemeyer was elected to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at West Virginia University. This is the highest recognition the Mechanical ...
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New Book by Horstemeyer Recently Published

March 19, 2012 - The book “Integrated Computational Materials for Metals”, by Dr. Mark Horstemeyer has just been published by Wiley. For complete details, please see the announcement flyer. ...
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CAVS Studies Radiation Effects on Nuclear Reactor Materials

March 9, 2012 - Mark Tschopp, an assistant research professor at Mississippi State, has led efforts to create better predictive models for materials used in extreme environments such as nuclear reactors. The research ...
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MSU CAVS Extension Wins Economic Development Honor

February 16, 2012 - Mississippi State's Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension is a major honoree of the Mississippi Economic Development Council. The university's Canton-based office recently accepted the Community ...
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MSU Program Gives Nissan Clear Vision

January 20, 2012 - In 2009, Nissan presented the following problem to a group of MSU undergraduate students as part of their senior project in the electrical and computer engineering program: Once a car is assembled, Nissan ...
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MSU's EcoCar Team is Speeding Along to Success

January 20, 2012 - The Mississippi State University (MSU) EcoCar team has spent the past three years participating in EcoCar: The NeXt Challenge. Sponsored by General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy, this three ...
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Driving Simulator lets CAVS Study Distracted Driving Affects on Law Enforcement

December 14, 2011 - With a grant from the National Institute of Justice, CAVS researchers Teena Garrison and Carrick Williams are using the CAVS driving simulator to evaluate officers’ driving performance in various ...
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Researchers Work to Help Protect MSU's Gridiron Gladiators

December 14, 2011 - To prepare the Bulldogs for this elite level of play, the MSU Athletic Department has partnered with the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) for a new sports performance program. Combining engineering ...
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CAVS Researcher Discusses Safety at Motorsports Conference

December 8, 2011 - Dr. Teena Garrison, assistant research professor for the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University recently discussed safety concerns at the International Motorsports Industry ...