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.
For heart failure patients, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) keep blood flowing when the main pumping chamber fails. Yet supporting the left side can overload the right, triggering lower survival rates or longer ICU stays.
For newly admitted Spartans, joining a registered student organization (RSO) is one of the fastest ways to find a community, explore majors and careers, and start building experience early in college. Michigan State University has more than 1,000 registered student organizations, including about 40 with an engineering or computer science focus. All RSOs are open to all students.
Across North America, industrial activity and intensive agriculture have left a quiet but persistent mark on waterways. Selenium, released from mining, power generation, and irrigated farmland, enters rivers and streams daily. This element is difficult to remove, but can build up through the food chain, damaging aquatic ecosystems and threatening human health.