National first place for speed management solutions
Spartans from the Michigan State University College of Engineering won national first place honors at the 2022 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge during the Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 10.
National research award #4 for pavement performance
For the fourth time in four years, pavement performance research by experts from the Michigan State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received national recognition during the Long-Term Infrastructure Performance (LTIP) Student Data Analysis Contest (Pavement).
2021 ASCE Associate Editor Award
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has selected a Michigan State University Professor of Environmental Engineering to receive its 2021 ASCE Associate Editor Award. The award is highly competitive as there are close to 1,000 Associate Editors across 30+ ASCE Journals.
MSU researchers are helping predict harmful algal blooms
The source of troublesome lake algae is not always clear, but an interdisciplinary research project with two Michigan State University researchers found an answer may include colder groundwater that feeds some inland lakes. This finding could help predict the formation of harmful algal blooms to mitigate their impact on drinking water, tourism, fishing and fish toxicity.
Field experiences enhance summer learning
As one of the nation's top research universities, Michigan State University prepares Spartans to think critically and creatively to gather important data that will help shape future conservation methods and inform public health measures across the state.
Annick Anctil works to make solar energy greener
Each year, the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program, or CAREER, awards grants to "early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education." The following story is part of a series highlighting Michigan State University's recipients of NSF's 2021 CAREER grant awards.
DOE creates MSU Industrial Assessment Center
Michigan State University will be home to a new Industrial Assessment Center, or IAC, where faculty, staff and students will work with Michigan companies to save money, improve energy efficiency and shrink carbon footprints.
Examining the spread of disease
Two Michigan State University labs will receive nearly $6 million for projects to conduct COVID-19 wastewater surveillance and testing.