October 15, 2013
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Bulldog Bound Perspectives - Glenn Crisler
Glenn Crisler
Meet Glenn Crisler, a transfer student from Copiah Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS. Glenn chose to pursue a degree in Chemistry at MSU. He knew that MSU was a competitive university when it came to academics, but during the process of transferring he found that the staff and faculty made the world of difference in his decision.
"When I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to become a chemist. One exceptional thing about the chemistry program at MSU is the exposure. Not only are the students exposed to theory, but we get an opportunity to run equipment and run our own experiments. At other universities, a chemistry student may never use certain pieces of lab equipment that a MSU student does use as an undergraduate. Also, MSU offers several Co-op opportunities to Chemistry students to prepare them for a career in our field. My best advice to all transfer students is to become involved. Keep track of things that could possibly go on your résumé. Become friends with your professors. They keep you updated on current and future opportunities that you otherwise may not be aware of. A transfer student coming to Mississippi State gains so much exposure beyond the classroom to a variety of things from different foods and culture, to new exercises, or new experiences."
-Glenn Crisler, Brookhaven, MS
Academic Major Insight - Chemistry
Chemistry lab experiments
Are you interested in a career in medicine? Mississippi State University's Chemistry major might be the right fit for you! MSU’s Chemistry curriculum combines broad based training in the major areas of chemistry (Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, Analytical and Physical) with a firm foundation in mathematics and physics. The Chemistry department has a broad range of research programs for undergraduates including: Enzymology / Drug Discovery, Organic Synthesis, Biochemistry / Organometallics, Nanoparticles / Photochemistry, Natural Products / Biomass Conversion, and Miniature Chemical Sensors.
Chemistry is one of a small number of college majors directly associated with a wide variety of fields including not only the traditional chemical industries of manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and analytical research but also in related fields such as engineering, environmental science, art conservation, education, forensics, and national security. Check out their website for more details.
Mississippi State Univerities Libraries
Mississippi State University Libraries are at the forefront of research and technology. Wherever you are, answers to your questions are just a step or a click away. Librarians and staff are available to help you in person, over the phone, via email, and through chat technology utilizing the Ask a Librarian website.
You can schedule an appointment with one of our librarians for in-depth, subject-specific help or a general orientation to library resources. The branch libraries include: the Luke Architecture Library in Giles Hall, the College of Veterinary Medicine Library, the Fifth Year Architecture Library in Jackson, the MSU Meridian Campus Library and the Mitchell Memorial Library (main campus). To learn more, check out the Mississippi State University Libraries: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channels!
Chadwick Lake Walking and Jogging Trail
Pumpkin Walk at Chadwick Lake Trail
The Chadwick Lake walking and jogging one-mile loop is the newest addition to the Mississippi State University Campus. On October 15, 2013 an official ceremony was followed by a Pumpkin Walk. The first 100 walkers to finish the loop received free pumpkins. The speakers at the event included MSU President Mark E. Keenum; Bill Kibler, vice president of student affairs; Michael Hogan, student association president; Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman; and Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, which provided the track's grant funding.
The grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield provided for construction of the walking track around the lake behind the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. Additionally, it provided a mobile kitchen unit for cooking and nutrition demonstrations, and it funded free health screenings for more than 1,500 participants. Check out more pictures of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at www.facebook.com/msstate.
How to get tagged:
Community College Freshmen - If you're bound for Mississippi State, go ahead and Get Tagged! There are 2 ways to become part of our Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program.
If you were admitted to MSU as a freshman for Fall 2013 but decided to attend a community college first, just go back to apply.msstate.edu, log back in to your application and click the "TAG ME" button. Please tell us where you're attending community college and update your contact information as needed.
If you're in your first year of Community College but did NOT apply for admission to State as a freshman, you can still Get Tagged, too. Go to apply.msstate.edu and follow the directions to apply to the TAG program.
If you're a community college sophomore or a student planning to transfer from another 4-year institution, then the TAG program will not be the best fit for you. The traditional application for admission for Fall 2014 will be your best route.
Questions about Getting Tagged? Email us at TAG@msstate.edu.
