Students add a SpARC to their MSU Experience
The MSU College of Engineering has more than 40 registered student groups offering an imaginative array of opportunities and hands-on activities. One of them – the Spartan Autonomous Racing Club or SpARC – offers a real-life combination of Indy racing and sci-fi inspired technology.
From East Lansing to Athens – MSU/NTUA dual Ph.D. blends best of both worlds
Georgios Pappas embraced a unique opportunity that changed his life. He was the first to graduate with degrees from the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) as a result of a dual Ph.D. program agreement between the institutions.
Six Engineering faculty honored at 2025 Investiture
MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., and Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko congratulated the newest Endowed Chairs, Endowed Professors and MSU Research Foundation Professors and Red Cedar Professors on Feb. 18, including six from the College of Engineering.
MSU College of Engineering recognizes 18 for excellence in contributions
The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognizes 18 faculty and staff members with awards for their excellence in service and distinguished contributions. Each year, faculty and staff are nominated by their colleagues, industry peers and students for the most prestigious honors the college offers.
Two Engineering PIs awarded 2024 Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) seed funding
Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), a consortium of 10 leading African universities, Michigan State University and a network of African research institutes, has announced the recipients of the 2024 Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) seed funding.
Welcoming new faculty
Michigan State University’s College of Engineering welcomed seven faculty in Spring 2025. Interim Dean of Engineering John Papapolymerou said that these additions will help the growing student body become innovative and solution oriented.
Anil Jain receives the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Anil K. Jain has received the prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Information and Communication Technologies for core contributions to machine learning which have unlocked “applications of far-reaching impact on society as a whole.”
Aviyente appointed IEEE Distinguished Lecturer
Selin Aviyente, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Michigan State University, is one of five experts named by IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) to its 2025 Class of Distinguished Lecturers. She will serve a two-year term in 2025 and 2026.