Materials

Sept. 26, 2023

More trained leaders needed to solve global water crisis

Serious and complex water problems affect human well-being across the globe. These problems are often exacerbated by climate change, aging infrastructure, emerging contaminants and poor decision-making. So, how can these problems be addressed? Michigan State University says more highly trained people are needed.

Sept. 25, 2023

Two new fast-charging EV stations now available for public use

The stations were a partnership with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, Consumers Energy and the Capital Area Transportation Authority.

Sept. 22, 2023

Haider receives ASCE recognition for pavement expertise  

An associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Michigan State University has been named a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Sept. 20, 2023

Mobility experts and Spartan talent highlighted at 2023 NAIAS

Michigan State University displayed some of its latest innovative research and introduced attendees to the mobility experts of tomorrow at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show.

Sept. 18, 2023

Kodur named Fellow of Canadian Academy of Sciences 

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has honored Venkatesh K.R. Kodur of Michigan State University for outstanding career achievements. 

Sept. 15, 2023

Making composites worth their weight (reduction)

Mahmood Haq of Michigan State University has been interested in “lightweighting” vehicles since before EVs took off.

Haq is the director of the Composite Vehicle Research Center, or CVRC, at MSU, which was established in 2006. He’s been around for most of its existence, earning his master’s degree in 2007 from MSU, then staying here to earn his doctorate and start his faculty career.

Sept. 14, 2023

Driving higher voltages and lower currents in EVs

Spartans are innovating batteries, electronics, composite materials and more to push electric vehicles farther while training the nation’s future workforce.

Researchers at Michigan State University are building battery packs that will deliver higher voltages and lower currents than what electric vehicles use now. The work provides opportunities for improvements, especially as it dovetails with MSU’s power electronics research.

Sept. 14, 2023

MSU research ushers in future battery technology

Spartans are innovating batteries, electronics, composite materials and more to push electric vehicles farther while training the nation’s future workforce. 

Sept. 12, 2023

MSU is working to solve range anxiety

Spartans are innovating batteries, electronics, composite materials and more to push electric vehicles farther while training the nation’s future workforce.

This July, the United States Army announced a new $9 million initiative it’s pursuing with Michigan State University to make electric autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and more dependable.