Spartan research makes medical breakthroughs happen
One of Michigan State University’s most significant medical breakthroughs happened somewhat by chance when researchers discovered the cancer-fighting properties of platinum in 1965. This led to the breakthrough use of cisplatin, one of the world’s most widely used cancer-fighting drugs that continues to change lives to this day.
Biomedical Engineering welcomes new department chair
The Michigan State University Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) welcomed Cheri Deng as its new department chairperson and the Tom and Lupe Izzo Endowed Professor of Biomedical Engineering on July 1.
College of Engineering computation workshop supports student success for the long-term
In today’s job market, computation skills are vital for practice-ready engineers. So, Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Engineering held a workshop to help faculty across the college become more familiar with computational tools and ways to incorporate them into student learning experiences.
Three Minute Thesis winners announced
The 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition helped graduate students in the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering cultivate their presentation and communication skills. The annual contest was part of this year’s Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, which was held on May 8 in the Engineering Building.
17 College of Engineering Students Receive Awards at Premier Showcase
Seventeen College of Engineering students at Michigan State University received University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) awards at a ceremony held on April 21 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
Graduate research forum planned for Thursday, May 8
The 2025 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (opens in new window)at Michigan State University (MSU) is set for Thursday, May 8, in the Engineering Building. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event showcases the work of graduate students from across all college units. It is free and open to the public.
Bryan Smith one of four MSU researchers to receive American Cancer Society grant for cancer research
Four dedicated researchers from Michigan State University have received grants totaling more than $3 million from the American Cancer Society, or ACS, to find new ways to prevent, detect, treat and help patients survive colorectal, breast and cervical cancer.
Engineering student success is a team sport
Vanessa Decker always had a passion for food, so the 2012 chemical engineering alumna knew it had to be a part of her career. “I think that baking and chemistry kind of went hand in hand for me. So, as I explored different career paths, engineering just made sense.”
Christopher Contag elected to 2025 Class of AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has inducted Christopher H. Contag, Ph.D., the James and Kathleen Cornelius Chair in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology, Genetics & Immunology; and director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), into its College of Fellows.
