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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.

Spartans are innovating batteries, electronics, composite materials and more to push electric vehicles farther while training the nation’s 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.

Most people are familiar with graphite, the dark silver-colored crystalline form of carbon commonly used in pencil lead. In fact, graphite derives its name from its usage (graphein is “to write” in Greek).

Redox flow batteries could solve the problem of large-scale energy storage. Researchers from Michigan State University are making progress using solar and wind power more efficiently, even when the sun isn’t shining or the wind blowing. Power sources like solar and wind are intermittent forms of energy generation.

Christina Chan from the Michigan State University College of Engineering has been named a Fellow by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the highest grade of membership within her professional organization.

Twelve undergraduate students in the Michigan State University College of Engineering were recognized with the coveted Undergraduate Student Service Award for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees recognized the high scholastic averages for a record-breaking number of 206 graduating students this semester. Thirty-four of them are Spartan Engineers.

For Claudia Prescott, Michigan State University holds a special place in her heart. It’s where she discovered her career path, built a foundation for future success, and met the love of her life, James.