Zero to Hero
Read ArticleResearchers at Michigan State University are transforming low-value waste plastic – often destined for landfills – into high-performance materials like those used in protective applications such as bulletproof vests. The process is an example of a concept known as the circular economy, which aims to keep materials and products in circulation for as long as possible.
Scott Calabrese Barton named Fellow of the Electrochemical Society
Read ArticleScott Calabrese Barton of Michigan State University has joined a renowned group of 12 experts in the U.S. and abroad as a Fellow in The Electrochemical Society (ECS).
Two Spartan Engineers receive Fullbright Awards
Read ArticleTwo from the College of Engineering are among the 20 scholars at Michigan State University to receive a Fulbright Award for the 2025-26 academic year. The prestigious recognition was presented to Narendra N. Das, associate professor,Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and Nunzio Carducci, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.
MSU researchers develop wood-based-based material that improves safety and life of lithium-ion batteries
Read ArticleFor consumers worried about the risks associated with using lithium-ion batteries —which are used in everything from phones to laptops to electric vehicles — Michigan State University has discovered that a natural material found in wood can improve battery safety while also improving the battery’s life.
Preparing a new workforce for the semiconductor industry
Read ArticleTen undergraduate students from around the country are having an immersive research experience this summer at Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering to prepare them for the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.
ChEMS collaborative mentoring earns MSU honors
Read ArticleWhen it comes to mentoring, there’s something special going on in the Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS).
College of Engineering computation workshop supports student success for the long-term
Read ArticleIn today’s job market, computation skills are vital for practice-ready engineers. So, Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Engineering held a workshop to help faculty across the college become more familiar with computational tools and ways to incorporate them into student learning experiences.
Kempel, Lunt named University Distinguished Professors
Read ArticleTwo from the College of Engineering are among the 10 Michigan State University faculty who have been named University Distinguished Professors.
