CEE News

Yadu Pokhrel, of the MSU College of Engineering, has been named a 2020-21 Lilly Fellow at MSU. The program focuses on developing educators who see teaching and learning as core to their path toward leadership.

He was awarded an honorary degree by the Agricultural University of Georgia, Tbilisi, last year - after serving as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Georgia in 2014- 2016. He was honored for his environmental engineering efforts toward a safe and sustainable water supply.

He is an internationally recognized scholar in the areas of structural and fire engineering. Kodur has established a leading-edge research program that has reached a high level of sustained professional distinction in research and scholarly activities; teaching; and public and institutional service.

Students consistently comment that she goes above and beyond to make herself available to students, with one student noting, "She made an 8 a.m. Sustainability lecture interesting and frequently provided us with advice and opportunities for career development." Another student said she answers questions effectively, explains thoroughly and is available outside the classroom.

The secret to predicting viral outbreaks like COVID-19 might be in our sewers. A Michigan State University researcher is spearheading a study to determine if viral outbreaks can be identified and forecasted through wastewater sampling.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering has launched its third online master's degree program - an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE).

Michigan roads are in need of repair, and M. Emin Kutay of Michigan State University is looking for the solution with his research in pavement technology.

Imagine a sprawling, 5,200-acre mix of rural, developed and industrial property. Now plop down 550 buildings. Add 30 miles of roads and 120 miles of sidewalks. Sprinkle in 70,000 people, and pack the lanes with cars, buses, delivery trucks, bicycles and mopeds.