CSE News

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.

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.

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.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering has recognized 18 faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions.

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.

Eighty-six graduating Spartans have earned a distinction few achieve — a perfect 4.0 GPA. Eight are from the College of Engineering.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering celebrated Design Day for 650 students, including 370 graduating seniors, on Dec. 5, 2025, in the Engineering Building.

Five from the College of Engineering have received among the highest honors presented to faculty members at Michigan State University. The awards recognize outstanding faculty members for research that enhances MSU’s intellectual prominence nationally and globally.

Marilyn Wulfekuhler loves the “Aha moments” of learning. “I really like when students finally grasp a concept they've been struggling with,” said the teaching specialist in MSU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). “It's also very gratifying when a student, who came into my class with little motivation and confidence, decides that it's not so bad after all.”

Continuing a tradition that began in 1994, the Michigan State University College of Engineering will host Design Day on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, to celebrate innovations by Spartan Engineering students.