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.
Michigan State University Professor Nelson Sepúlveda Alancastro has been named the chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) effective April 1, 2026. He has served as interim chair since July 2024. Engineering Interim Dean John Papapolymerou said he is pleased Sepúlveda will continue to serve in a key leadership role.
Four College of Engineering faculty members are among 37 Spartans who will receive All-University Awards at Michigan State University on Tuesday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. at the Breslin Center Hall of History.
Imagine you’re trapped in a fire and when help comes it’s in the form of an AI-operated robot. What would you feel? Relief? Trepidation? One of the biggest hurdles with AI systems is building human trust in machines.
Many future Spartans get their first glimpse of Michigan State University through a campus tour. For prospective students visiting the College of Engineering, that first impression is often guided by student ambassadors who are current Engineering students with firsthand experience. The guides turn buildings, pathways and programs into something more personal: a sense of possibility.