Vankatesh Kodur, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), in this "Ask the Expert", explains how people can reduce the risk of fires in their home and keep their families safe.

Throwback Thursday: Since 2019, mechanical engineering students have learned mechatronics with the help of a tiny model segway in classes taught by ME Professor Guoming "George" Zhu. Find out more:

Join MSU Undergraduate Research Wednesday, July 23, 2025, for the 15th Annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (MidSURE) at MSU’s STEM Teaching and Learning Facility and online via Symposium by ForagerOne!

Yimeng Liu, Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, is exploring how technology can help agriculture using his skills in computing. Read his Student View to learn more.

“We wanted to build a better battery,” said Chengcheng Fang, ChEMS assistant professor, about her research on lignin separators that can be used inside lithium-ion batteries to prevent short circuits that can cause a fire.

It takes a lot of solar panels to generate enough electricity to power a home or building. Richard Lunt, the Johansen-Crosby Endowed Professor in ChEMS in the College, describes an alternative to traditional solar panels on "Did I Mention Invention?"

Jeffrey Tsang, Asst. Director for Advising at MSU Engineering, is shaping global Spartan Engineers through advising, orientation & education abroad. He was honored with the 2025 MSU Award for Outstanding Service to Education Abroad! Learn more:

Elizabeth Davidson, '17, Mechanical Engineering Alum, is sharing her MSU College of Engineering experience. See the full video here:

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Ten undergraduate students from around the country are having an immersive research experience this summer at Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering to prepare them for the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Learn more

Meet the team making Spartan history: Minh, Hoang Phuc, & Yaroslav competed in the ICPC North American Championship—the first MSU team to qualify since 1986! Read more about the dedication:

"Water is crucial to the survival & success of a community in many complex ways,” said Dominic Lee, a student member of Engineers Without Borders. The student group is working to solve the water crisis in Mangalali Village in the Iringa region of Tanzania.

Nureddin Ashammakhi, Senior Research Specialist & Lead, EMCeLS, IQ, Department of Biomedical Engineering, was quoted in an article titled "Human Tissue On-Demand: How 3D Bioprinting Works" on Medsacpe.

Yuzhen Lu, assistant professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune article "As labor costs rise, AI is learning to farm".

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Matthew Jacobs, '07, Chemical Engineering Alum, is sharing his MSU College of Engineering experience. See the full video here:

Annick Anctil, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was quoted in an article in USA Solar about regulations established in St. Clair County, Michigan for companies looking to develop solar farms.

The MSU College of Engineering is working to enhance exposure to computational methods & tools throughout the engineering curriculum. Learn more about how this collaboration with MathWorks will help our students become practice-ready engineers. @MathWorks

Collaborative mentoring is a specialty in ChEMS, which has led to MSU awards for Assistant Professor Caroline Szczepanski and Ph.D. students Allie VanZanten and Sabrina Curley. Find out more at:

Guoming "George" Zhu, G. Glenn and Marlene D. Gardner Endowed Chair in Automotive Engineering has spent a career improving the energy and emissions efficiencies of the internal combustion engine (ICE). Learn more about this important research.