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June 9, 2021

Cheng focuses on assurance and trust of autonomous vehicles

June 3, 2021

Grotjohn presented MSU Technology Transfer Achievement Award

Diamonds are grown at Michigan State University. But these gems aren’t destined for jewelry; they are materials created for use in semiconductors and other advanced electronic applications.

June 1, 2021

Student researchers unite MSU and NASA on electric drone payloads

A group of student Spartan Engineers has caught NASA’s attention with an innovative idea using electric delivery drones that “catch a ride” on public transportation vehicles.

May 20, 2021

Award honors outstanding distinction in nondestructive testing

Yiming Deng of Michigan State University has been named a 2021 Fellow of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), the world’s largest technical society for nondestructive testing professionals. The award is among ASNT's highest honors and is presented for outstanding professional distinction and significant contributions to the advancement of nondestructive testing.

May 19, 2021

Watch the transformation of Shaw Power Plant into stunning new space

Construction on MSU’s new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility is in its final stages.

May 18, 2021

Teaching automated vehicles how to drive defensively

Josh Siegel is creating safer, more reliable vehicles.

May 12, 2021

Designing safe control protocols for autonomous cars

Hamidreza Modares is working to make future roadways safer through the design of safe control protocols for connected and automated vehicles.

Modares is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.

May 11, 2021

Chan named ChEMS interim chair, Morelli returns to faculty role

Donald Morelli, who has led the Michigan State University Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS) for six years, will be stepping away from the chair position in August. University Distinguished Professor Christina Chan will serve as interim chairperson of the department, effective Aug. 16, 2021.

May 6, 2021

Zhaojian Li to tackle the privacy, sensing, and control challenges of connected vehicles

A researcher at Michigan State University will use a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award to tackle challenges in cloud-based vehicle control, sensing and privacy for the next-generation of connected and automated vehicles.

April 30, 2021

MSU researchers develop more heat resilient silver circuitry

Tomorrow’s cutting-edge technology will need electronics that can tolerate extreme conditions. That’s why a group of researchers led by Michigan State University’s Jason Nicholas is building stronger circuits today.