Engineering Alum Carries Olympic Torch
CSE alum Deepak Advani carried the Olympic torch in Chong Qing, China, on June 16.
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ChEMS Prof Improves Solar Cells
The research of Scott Calabrese Barton, assistant professor of chemical engineering and materials science, shows that a film of carbon nanotubes may be able to replace two of the layers normally used in a solar cell, with improved performance at a lower cost. [more]
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CSE Prof Interviewed in Google Podcast
Titus Brown, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is featured in a Google Summer of Code podcast on promoting open source technology.
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University Research Corridor (URC) Funds Energy Projects
The University Research Corridor's first seed fund grants will go to two energy projects led by College of Engineering researchers Donald Morelli and Ilsoon Lee.
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Gary Cloud Receives SCCA Mentor's Cup
Gary Cloud, University Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering, received the prestigious Carroll Smith Mentor's Cup from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) for being "the most dedicated team advisor in Formula SAE."
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VanderSloot, Pitcher Quoted on MPR
Teresa VanderSloot and Adam Pitcher of computer science and engineering were quoted in a Michigan Public Radio program on the future of the I-T industry in Michigan.
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MSU Graphene Can Make Materials Tougher, Lighter
Graphene, developed by Larry Drzal's research group and patented at MSU, will be produced by XG Sciences, Inc., in the Lansing area. It offers a cheaper and safer alternative to carbon nanotubes for making polymer composites.
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Jain Wins Prestigious IEEE Award
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of computer science & engineering and electrical & computer engineering, was awarded the IEEE Computer Society's W. Wallace McDowell Award for "pioneering contributions to pattern recognition, computer vision, and biometric recognition systems."
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Chalou to Participate in Italian Technology Awards
Academic Specialist Bob Chalou of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been selected to participate as a faculty member in the 2008 program, "The Italian Machine Tool Technology Awards." He will travel to Italy the last week of June.
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ME Professor Emeritus Receives ASME Award
The 2008 James Harry Potter Gold Medal has been awarded by ASME to mechanical engineering Professor Emeritus Merle Potter. [more]
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Biosystems Senior is Jeopardy! Semifinalist
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Tara Franey, a biosystems senior, was one of 9 students who reached the semifinals of the "2008 Jeopardy! College Championship. [more]
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MSU MATRIX Center Launches Web Sites on Apartheid
MATRIX, the Center for Humane Arts, Letters and Social Sciences Online, held a ribbon cutting ceremony May 2 to launch two new Web sites that provide information about the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. [more]
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Baja SAE Racing Team Places 3rd at World Congress
The MSU Baja SAE Racing Team took 3rd place at the SAE 2008 World Congress at Detroit's Cobo Hall April 15-18. [more]
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NSF Grant Aligns Computing Education with Workforce Needs
The CPACE (Collaborative Process to Align Computing Education) advisory board held their kick-off meeting Thursday, April 24, to begin developing undergraduate programs that better align computing education with the needs of employers. [more]
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Formula SAE Team Featured in Podcast
Adam Zemke, spokesperson for MSU's 2008 Formula SAE team, was interviewed in an MSU Podcast. He discusses the educational value of being on the team and the team's goal this year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. [podcast] [more info]
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Civil Engineering Student Receives ASCE Scholarship
Laura M. Burke, a civil engineering senior, was selected to receive a 2008 Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship. [more]
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MSU Board of Trustees Honors Graduating Seniors
The board of trustees has recognized three engineering seniors for academic achievement: Tara L. Franey (biosystems engineering), Paul J. Suchyta (computer engineering), and Bryan E. Wagenknecht (mechanical engineering). [more]
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Anil Jain Featured in MSU Podcast
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and or Computer Science & Engineering, discusses biometric authentication, including face recognition. [more]
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Solar Car Team Prepares to Race
The MSU Solar Car Team is preparing to race a solar car that they built themselves in a 10-day, 2,400-mile race from Dallas to Calgary. [more]
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Electrical Engineering Junior Recognized by Goldwater Foundation
Donald VanderLaan, an electrical engineering junior, received an "honorable mention" in the 2008 competition for Goldwater scholarships. [more]
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Faculty and Staff Honored at Awards Luncheon
The College of Engineering honored faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching and service at the 18th annual Engineering Awards Luncheon [more]
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Formula SAE Team to "Race for a Cause"
When MSU's 2008 Formula SAE car races around the endurance course at Michigan International Speedway and Auto Club Speedway in California this spring, they will be raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
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NSF Grant Brings Hydraulic Press to MSU
A $450,000 NSF grant has enabled the College of Engineering to purchase a cutting-edge, 250-ton hydraulic press, to be delivered to campus in July. [more]
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CEE Faculty Conduct International Workshop
Gilbert Baladi, Professor, and Syed Waqar Haider, Research Associate, of the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, conducted the second International Workshop on Highway Engineering in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. [more]
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Formula Racing Team Announces Newsletter and Video
The first issue of the Formula Racer, the FSAE team's newest publication, is now available online. FR Volume 1 highlights the completion of Car 9's competition experiences and the creation of Car 51's team. [more]
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Career Expo Brings Job Opportunities
The College of Engineering hosted Engineering Expo on Thursday, Feb. 21, bringing 120 employers to interact with students. [more]
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SWE Banquet Honors High Achievers
The MSU Society of Women Engineers annual awards banquet was held Feb. 21 at the University Club. [more]
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Microsoft Job-cuzzi Visit
Microsoft's Job-cuzzi visited the College of Engineering on Friday, February 22. Just for fun, mock job interviews were conducted by Fred, the mock interviewer. [more]
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Aviyente, Li Receive NSF CAREER Awards
Selin Aviyente and Tongtong Li, both assistant professors of electrical and computer engineering, received NSF CAREER Awards. [more] |
Five Engineering Faculty Receive University Honors
Three faculty were named University Distinguished Professors, and two received Teacher-Scholar Awards at the Awards Convocation Feb. 12. [more]
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Spartan Engineers. Built Better.
Garth Motschenbacher, Assistant to the Dean and Director of Employer Relations discusses in a Spartan Podcast how MSU builds "Spartan Engineers" through individualized learning opportunities. [more] |
Bruce Dale Interviewed on History Channel
Bruce Dale, professor of chemical engineering, was interviewed on the History Channel's Modern Marvels episode entitled “Carbon,” which aired Feb. 5 at 11:00 p.m. and Feb. 6 at 3:00 a.m.
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CSE Department Supports Technology Learning Center
Lansing's Information Technology Empowerment Center (iTEC) held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 28, with MSU's Department of Computer Science and Engineering taking part as a major supporter. [more]
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Anil Jain Quoted in ScienceNOW
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and of Electrical and Computer Engineering, comments on recent findings on face recognition technology. [more]
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Dean Satish Udpa Featured in Spartan Podcaast
Satish Udpa, dean of the College of Engineering, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the college. [more]
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Solar Car Team Prepares for Competition
The solar car team is preparing for the 2008 North American Solar Challenge coming up in July. [more]
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Formula Racing Team at the Detroit Auto Show
The MSU Formula Racing team is attending the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit's Cobo Center to display their cars and attract possible investors. [more]
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Sen. Levin Visits New Lab
During a Jan. 9 visit to the Energy and Automotive Research Laboratories, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin praised MSU's thermoelectric research as being "on the cutting edge." [more]
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Dale Endorses New Switchgrass Research
Bruce Dale, professor of chemical engineering and materials science, affirms a University of Nebraska study that shows sitchgrass to be an environmentally friendly source of ethanol. [more]
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Berglund Touts Wood as Renewable Energy Source
Kris Berglund, University Distinguished Professor of forestry and of chemical engineering and materials science, says the swift growth of trees makes them a viable option in meeting our energy needs. [more]
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