Three Major Research Institutions Unite
The presidents of MSU, U of M, and Wayne State announced Nov. 28 their resolution to establish more and stronger partnerships among themselves through a University Research Corridor meant to drive economic development in Michigan.
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ECE Senior Blazes Trail for Fellow Students
Gugulethu Mabuza has created a Web site to help other students navigate the MSU campus, including an interactive map and campus bus routes.[more]
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Three CEE Faculty Named as Fellows
Three civil and environmental engineering faculty were recently named as fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers: Ronald Harichandran, Venkatesh Kodur, and Parviz Soroushian.
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Board of Trustees Recognizes Electrical Engineering Student
Luke Niewiadomski of Grand Rapids, an electrical engineering major and member of the Honors College, was recognized at commencement by the MSU Board of Trustees for academic achievement. He was one of six December graduates university-wide to receive this honor. Board of Trustees Awards are granted at each commencement to students having the highest scholastic averages at the close of their last semester in attendance. Niewiadomski, a 2002 graduate of Catholic Central High School, has a 4.0 GPA.
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Four Engineering Faculty Named as Fellows
Four members of our Engineering faculty were recently named as fellows by prestigious professional organizations: Eann Patterson was named an SEM fellow; Ning Xi was named an IEEE fellow; Robert P. Hubbard was recognized as an SAE fellow, as well as receiving an inaugural Auto Racing Safety and Humanitarian Service Award from the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA); and Robert Pennock was named a fellow of the AAAS.
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MSU Digital Evolution Laboratory in the News
The MSU Digital Evolution laboratory was featured on the front page of the Sunday, November 26 Lansing State Journal. Charles Ofria, director of the lab, is an assistant professor of Computer Science and Engineering.
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MSU Hosts FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Teams from Mid-Michigan elementary and middle schools participated in the Spartan FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League Challenge November 18 at MSU. [more]
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"Michigan's Green Energy Economy" Features Bruce Dale
This documentary on the viability of constructing a new economic engine that generates financial incentives for reducing environmental
damage is followed by a panel discussion that includes Bruce E. Dale, professor of chemical engineering at MSU. [more]
(Click on the "Play It" link; the panel discussion begins at 27 minutes on the counter.)
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Face Scanning Project in the News
George Stockman, professor of computer science and engineering was interviewed by WILX channel 10 News regarding the security technology under development in his lab.[more] (Click on the video link in the WILX article to see the news clip.)
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"Future Engineers" Web Site
The College of Engineering launched a "Future Engineers" Web site on Oct. 13. The site is filled with information for youth, parents, and teachers who want to learn more about engineering education and engineering as a career.[more]
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$5.5 Million Awarded to College for Defense Research
The College of Engineering was recently awarded $5.5 million for research in advanced composite materials for air and ground vehicles through the defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2007.[more]
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50 Years of Computing at MSU
Academic Computing and Network Services (ACNS) recently celebrated 50 years of computing at MSU. A September 29 openhouse featured tours of the Computer Center, historical exhibits developed by the MSU Museum, and a panel discussion featuring six MSU computing pioneers.[more]
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Three Engineers Honored by MSU Alumni Association
At an awards dinner Sept. 28, three representatives of the College of Engineering were honored by the MSU Alumni Association. Joon S. Moon (BS '60 ChEMS) received a Distinguished Alumni Award; Anan Chaikittisilpa (MA '69 CEE) received an Alumni Service Award; and Mackenzie Davis, professor emeritus of environmental engineering, shared the recognition of an Honorary Alumni Award with Kermit the Frog. [more]
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Governor Granholm Visits 21st Century Jobs Fund Awardees
Governor Jennifer Granholm visited the Engineering Building on September 13 to recognize MSU faculty who received 21st Century Jobs Fund awards.[more]
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Ford Gift Supports Biofuels Development
Ford Motor Company representative John L. Sullivan presented a check on September 5 to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science to support efforts in biofuels development. [more]
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First Four Von Ehr Scholars Named
The James Von Ehr Scholars Program, a $1 million endowed scholarship fund to benefit College of Engineering undergraduates, was established this spring by James R. Von Ehr II, a 1972 computer science graduate and entrepreneur. The first four scholars were named this summer. [more]
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College of Engineering Ranked Among Top 50 in U.S. News & World Report
MSU's College of Engineering is ranked one of the 50 best undergraduate engineering programs, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2007 edition of America's Best Colleges.
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Bruce Dale Interviewed on Science and Society
Bruce Dale, professor and former chairperson of the Department Of Chemical Engineering, spoke July 20 with Dr. David Lemberg and Sam Kephart about his biotechnology work aimed at producing fuels, chemicals, and other industrial products from renewable plant resources.
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MSU Board of Trustees Approves New Dean Appointment
The College of Engineering will have a new dean in place--Satish Udpa--this fall following unanimous approval by the university’s board of trustees at its meeting on Monday, July 17.
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Jain, Pankanti Use Biometrics to Foil Identity Thieves
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor with joint appointments in computer science...
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New Dean Selected in Engineering
MSU Provost Kim Wilcox is recommending the board approve the appointment of Satish Udpa as...
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Gunn Earns ASEE Award
Craig Gunn, mechanical engineering academic specialist, was honored by the American Society...
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Michael Mackay Discovers Unusual Phenomena in Plastics
Michael E. Mackay, professor of chemical engineering, gave a live interview on Science and Society regarding the unusual phenomena he is discovering when nanoparticles are added to polymers or plastics.
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June 14 Science and Society interview, 16 min.
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Steel Bridge Team Places 12th in National Competition
The AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) held their 15th National Student Steel...
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Mini Baja Team Drives for Success in Three Competitions
MSU placed 12th overall out of 65 and received a 2nd place Suspension and Traction Award.
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Bruce Dale Named Associate Director of MSU Bio-based Technologies
Bruce Dale, professor of chemical engineering and faculty adviser to MSU's Biomass Conversion Research Laboratory, has been named associate director of Michigan State University's new Office of Bio-based Technologies.
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May 24 Spartan Podcast (16 Minutes 9mb mp3)
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Formula SAE Team Places 9th in International Competition
The MSU formula SAE team competed in the FSAE-East event May 17-21 at the Ford Motor Company Proving Grounds in Romeo, Michigan.
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Eight Honored at Alumni Awards Banquet
Alumni from seven College of Engineering majors and one public school teacher known for encouraging her students to study science, math, and engineering were recognized May 6 at the Engineering Alumni Awards Banquet held in the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center.
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$1 Million Endowed Scholarship Program Established in College of Engineering
James R. Von Ehr II, a 1972 computer science graduate and entrepreneur, has established the James Von Ehr Scholars Program to benefit College of Engineering undergraduates.
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College Names Five Finalists in Dean Search
Five individuals have been selected as finalists for the position of dean of the College of Engineering.
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Milind Khire awarded 2006-2007 Lilly Teaching Fellowship
Milind Khire, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, was awarded a 2006-2007 Lilly Teaching Fellowship this month. The program is designed to advance MSU?s continuing efforts to support excellence in teaching and learning. It provides a cohort of up to nine tenure-stream...
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Faculty and Staff Honored at 16th Annual Engineering Awards Luncheon
The College of Engineering honored 12 faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching and service at the annual Engineering Awards Luncheon.
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MSU Teams with Fraunhofer and Ohio Company to Develop Diamond Technology
Michigan State University, the Fraunhofer Center for Coating and Laser Applications (CCL), and Campbell Technological Resources Incorporated signed a three-way research agreement April 4...[more]
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Engineering Shines in Two MSU International Award Categories
Two representatives of the College of Engineering will be honored at a March 29 MSU International Awards Ceremony. [more]
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Chemical Engineering Senior Wins Churchill Scholarship
Timothy Howes, a chemical engineering senior, has been selected as a 2006 Churchill Scholar. [more]
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Scientific Super Sleuths
William Punch and physics team take first steps toward solving scientific mystery, publish article in Nature.[more]
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Mackay's Research Earns Coveted Place in Science
Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, he?s the man of ?plastic? [more]
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Drzal Earns Designation of SAMPE Fellow
University Distinguished Professor Lawrence Drzal is named a fellow of SAMPE. [more]
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Materials Science Major Wins 2006 Goldwater Scholarship
Stuart R. Kaltz, a materials science and engineering major and member of the Honors College, was selected as a 2006 Goldwater scholar. The Lapeer, Mich., junior is one of three MSU students to receive the honor. [more]
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Xiaobo Tan Receives NSF CAREER Award
Xiaobo Tan, assistant professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received an NSF CAREER Award for his proposal "Dexterous Biomimetic Micromanipulation Using Artificial Muscles: Modeling, Sensing, and Control."
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Engineering Faculty and Staff Honored at University Awards Convocation
Six College of Engineering faculty and staff members received awards at the annual university-wide Awards Convocation February 9 at the Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center: Melissa Baumann, Rigoberto Burgue?, Andrew Mason, Charles Ofria, Ramani Narayan, and Cynthia Sarver.
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Shell Oil Company Gift to Promote Youth Interest in Sciences and Engineering at MSU
The Shell SITES (Students Interested in Technology, Engineering and
Science) Program was recently established at MSU with a generous $67,000
contribution from Shell Oil Company. The purpose of the initiative is to
recruit the finest students across the K-12 spectrum to the study of
science and engineering. The College of Engineering received $33,000 to
expand the presence of FIRST LEGO League (FLL) at MSU. [more]
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