ECE Mentor Student Spotlight: Jaydon Haymon
September 17, 2024
ECE Mentor Spotlight
Jaydon Haymon
Major: Electrical Engineering
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Pearl, Mississippi
What is your favorite part about being a mentor for MSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering?
My favorite part about being a mentor is that I enjoy meeting and getting to know all the new ECE students and their many unique personalities.
What makes Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State a good choice for potential students?
Although the coursework may be difficult at times, students quickly learn that there are people at Mississippi State University who want them to be successful and succeed in future endeavors. It feels like there is a family type community here that I would recommend any future student to fall back on when times get tough.
What ECE class has been your favorite class and why?
My favorite course has been the introductory circuits course. It was my favorite because it was my first deep dive into the idea of circuit design, and it felt like a puzzle trying to solve circuit problems.
What is your favorite part about being an ECE major?
My favorite part about being an ECE major is the challenge. Every semester I face new challenges through my coursework that help me grow into being a better engineer.
What are some activities or experiences that you have had as part of your major and at MSU?
In addition to being a department mentor, I co-op at Hunter Engineering, I am a brother of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, I am a member of the Famous Maroon Band, and I had the opportunity to take a summer study abroad trip throughout Europe.
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University consists of 27 faculty members (including seven endowed professors), seven professional staff, and over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, with approximately 100 being at the Ph.D. level. With a research expenditure of over $14.24 million, the department houses the largest High Voltage Laboratory among North American universities.