Here at MSU I've learned what it's like to be out on my own. It's an experience that is truly preparing me for the real world.
Hazel Atienza, Budd Lake, N.J. (Class of 2009)

RET Research - Bio-inspired Technology and Systems

This RET Site program aims to establish a strong partnership between the hosting institutions MSU,Dr. Alocilja the NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Wireless Integrated MicroSystems (WIMS), school districts, and industry on advancing pre-college science and engineering education, by training a cadre of leaders of middle and high school teachers in the areas of STEM. The three year program will provide a seven week summer experience for a total of 26 middle and high school STEM teachers from Holt Public Schools, Utica Community Schools, and the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP). These teachers will be given the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research on Bio-Inspired Technology and Systems (BITS), with "one-on-one" mentoring from engineering faculty.Dr. Tan's robotic fish

Researchers
Dr. Alocilja: Biosensors
Dr. Baek: Biomechanics
Dr. Choi: Swarming Robotics
Dr. Lee: Advanced Fuels & Combustion Concepts
Dr. Liao: Bioenergy/Chemical Production
Dr. Ofria: Digital Evolution
Dr. Tan: Artificial Muscles & Bio-Inspired Robots
Dr. Walton: Biomolecular Engineering

See the RET Faculty Directory for more details about each researcher.

Click Here to see photos from 2011 RET Session.

RET 2011