MSU unveils fast-charging electric vehicle stations
To kick off National Drive Electric Week, Michigan State University Mobility and the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 22, 2023, for two new fast-charging electric vehicle, or EV, stations that are available for public use near MSU’s campus.
Cheng's forward-thinking draws international acclaim
A Michigan State University Engineering professor and her team have received an international honor for their work in the field of computer science and software engineering.
MSU's Society of Women Engineers celebrates 50 years
Michigan State University’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter celebrates a milestone this month that connects generations. The student organization recognizes its 50th year and embraces the journey traveled to show that engineering shouldn’t have barriers.
Venkatesh Kodur named Fellow by Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has honored Venkatesh K.R. Kodur of Michigan State University for outstanding career achievements. Kodur, University Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of MSU’s Center on Structural Fire Engineering and Diagnostics, was elected a Fellow of RSC’s Academy of Sciences.
Mahmood Haq drives innovations in composite materials
Mahmood Haq of Michigan State University has been interested in “lightweighting” vehicles since before EVs took off. Haq is the director of the Composite Vehicle Research Center (opens in new window), or CVRC, at MSU, which was established in 2006.
MSU pushes EVs farther while training the future workforce
This July, the United States Army announced a new $9 million initiative it’s pursuing with Michigan State University to make electric autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and more dependable.
Judd Herzer hired as the new director of MSU Mobility
Michigan State University has named Judd Herzer as the director of MSU Mobility to help amplify and focus the university’s vast research activities in the smart-vehicle landscape. Satish Udpa, University Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering at MSU and co-founder of MSU Mobility, has been fulfilling the duties of this newly created role in an interim capacity while the university looked for the ideal candidate.
Sustainability factors of whether 'To Irrigate or Not'
A Michigan State University research team is working with water managers, farmers and rural communities to address critical food-water issues that could soon impact the U.S. Midwest.