Student view: The thrill of undergraduate research in Spain
Teancum Piekkola is a junior at Michigan State University from Mountain View, Wyoming, studying materials science and engineering with a concentration in polymeric engineering and a minor in energy. This summer, along with nine other Spartans, he is a student researcher at the IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid, Spain, as part of an annual collaboration between the institute and MSU.
José Mendoza video wins Telly Award
A research documentary short, created by MSU’s Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER) and featuring Jose Mendoza, has won a Telly Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the 45th Annual Telly Awards.
Christina Chan elected a 2023 AAAS Fellow
Michigan State University researchers are making a difference in Michigan and around the globe — and they are being honored for their work.
2023-2024 Graduate student research award winners
The Michigan State University College of Engineering Graduate Student Awards Ceremony and Graduate Research Symposium showcased nearly 200 students. The annual events, created by the college in 2012, give participants ranging from first-year graduates to those nearing completion of their Ph.D. the opportunity to share their work and network with faculty, staff and industry partners.
Ranjan Mukherjee named new associate dean
Ranjan Mukherjee has been named associate dean for faculty and administrative affairs at the Michigan State University College of Engineering. He is the Martin J. Vanderploeg Endowed Chair and a professor of Mechanical Engineering in MSU Engineering.
S. Patrick Walton named associate dean for academic programs
S. Patrick Walton has been named associate dean for academic programs at the Michigan State University College of Engineering.
Honoring alumni for outstanding contributions
The Michigan State University College of Engineering honored eight distinguished graduates with 2024 Alumni Awards on Saturday, April 27, at the Kellogg Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The alumni were honored for their significant achievements and outstanding contributions as leaders in computer science, education, entertainment, finance, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability.
Two Spartan Engineers receive All-University Awards
Two faculty members from the College of Engineering were recognized on May 1 when Michigan State University presented 2023-24 All-University Awards at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. The awards are considered among the highest honors presented by MSU for excellence in work and contributions.