CEE News

The MSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomed two new faculty members at the start the 2019-20 academic year. Bora Cetin and Kristen Cetin joined MSU as assistant professors in August 2019. They came to Michigan State from Iowa State University (ISU).

MSU will partner with Amesite, Inc., an artificial intelligence software company providing online educational courses and programs for higher education.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are colloquially known as "forever chemicals" because they are so difficult to break down. They are found in water supplies wherever flame retardants, waterproofing or vapor suppressants are used. PFAS can be absorbed through direct contact (drinking, bathing, swimming) or indirectly (eating meat or vegetables that have been exposed to PFAS).

The Spartan Engineer who spent 17 years directing the operation and maintenance of Michigan's iconic Mackinac Bridge was honored May 17 for his service to the state's engineering marvel - the Mighty Mac.

For her "strong interest and commitment to instructional excellence," Mehrnaz Ghamami has been named an Adams Academy Fellow for 2019-2020 at MSU.

Students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering received a variety of academic honors at MSU during the Spring 2019 semester. Vincent Marinelli won best poster in the Environmental and Natural Resources category during the 2019 MSU Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 5.

For demonstrated excellence in scholarship, Alex Liu and Yadu Pokhrel were recognized March 15 during the 2019 Engineering Awards Luncheon at Michigan State University.

More than 70 civil and environmental engineering students at Michigan State University are getting real-world experience as they dig through the details of the plans for the new $450 million hospital for their senior capstone project.