Third annual Engineering Three Minute Thesis competition set for April 10
Research can take years to complete. Explaining it clearly to a broad audience in just three minutes is another challenge altogether. That challenge will take center stage Friday, April 10, when Michigan State University’s College of Engineering hosts its third annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room 115 of the International Center. The event is open to the public.
MSU student entrepreneurs land deal on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
Michigan State University College of Engineering student entrepreneurs Madhav Aggarwal and Tanvi Gadamsetti, co-founders of BRCĒ, secured a $300,000 investment during their appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” which aired on March 4, 2026, bringing their student-built venture from campus to one of the largest stages for entrepreneurship.
“I designed that”: Alumni return to EGR 100 to connect campus experiences to real-world careers
In EGR 100: Introduction to Engineering Design, students don’t just learn how to build a solution, they learn how to build with people. Team dynamics, deadlines, tradeoffs and communication are part of the work from day one.
Student view: Finding belonging in STEM
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, MSU highlights Lia Kim, a third-year computer science student, who is involved in Women in Engineering and Women in Computing on campus.
Research Spotlight: New test counters LLM misinformation
What happens when a Large Language Model provides the wrong medical diagnosis, then when questioned, it doubles down and insists its answer is correct? LLM overconfidence like this is risky, especially in high-stakes decisions.
Spalding family gift fuels cross-collaborative innovation
Michigan State University alumnus David F. Spalding, a 1967 mechanical engineering graduate, has made a transformative $10 million leadership gift to accelerate the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a facility designed to prepare Spartans to lead at the intersection of technology, creativity and impact.
Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to MSU to name the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation
Michigan State University announced a transformative $50 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to establish the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a landmark investment that will accelerate MSU’s leadership in education, research and workforce development across Michigan and beyond.
MSU Engineering honors 18 for contributions and service
The Michigan State University College of Engineering has recognized 18 faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions.
Alumni reaching new career heights
Spartan Engineering alumni are continually advancing their professional roles – here is a look at seven recent career highlights for graduates of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University.
Eight Engineering graduates receive Board of Trustees’ Award for academic excellence, 4.0 GPA
Eighty-six graduating Spartans have earned a distinction few achieve — a perfect 4.0 GPA. Eight are from the College of Engineering.