Michigan State University is the nation’s premier land-grant university and one of the top research universities in the world. The College of Engineering is among the university’s founding disciplines and one of the largest academic units. Degrees granted by the college are sought-after and valued in the marketplace, with more than 6,800 students, 341 faculty, and collaborative partners in industry and government working together to deliver the technology talent and innovation needed to drive the economy of Michigan and beyond.
Nationally recognized research — from how street design influences driver speeds and safety to turbo roundabouts — put Michigan State University engineers in the spotlight during the 105th Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting in January 2026 in Washington, D.C.
An internationally recognized chemical engineer at Michigan State University will be honored in March by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for his pioneering work in sustainable plastics and his significant contributions to shaping the global plastics industry.