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.

As a top global public research university, Michigan State University is built to pursue bold, practical solutions to complicated challenges. From fighting cancer on multiple fronts to developing more sustainable packaging to safeguarding food and water, here are 10 research projects Spartans are working on that could change the future.

The American Society for Biomechanics (ASB) has inducted Tamara Reid Bush, associate dean for inclusion and diversity and professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, as a 2025 Fellow.

The 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition helped graduate students in the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Engineering cultivate their presentation and communication skills. The annual contest was part of this year’s Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, which was held on May 8 in the Engineering Building.

Some of the most impactful technologies often aren’t the ones you see. They seamlessly make their way into our day, making life safer, healthier and more sustainable.

The 2025 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium at Michigan State University (MSU) is set for Thursday, May 8, in the Engineering Building. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event showcases the work of graduate students from across all college units. It is free and open to the public.

Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has inducted Christopher H. Contag, Ph.D., the James and Kathleen Cornelius Chair in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology, Genetics & Immunology; and director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), into its College of Fellows.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering was recently featured on the Global Auto Mobility “Engineering Careers Tour” podcast. The panel included Josh Siegel, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, and electrical and computer engineering; Garth Motschenbacher, director of employer relations; and Tamara Reid Bush, associate dean for inclusion and diversity and professor of mechanical engineering.

Up until the 2024 college football season, a quarterback might be looking to the sidelines and relying on a sound, a sequence of hand motions, or a large sign with logos and symbols on it to get play information.

Michigan State University Dean Leo C. Kempel’s last day as dean in the College of Engineering will be Sept. 30, 2024, after more than a decade.

Exceptional leadership in the specialized field of biomechanics has won another national honor for a professor in the College of Engineering at Michigan State University.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering awarded $115,000 in scholarships during the 2023 Dean’s Showcase of Stars on March 21.

Liz Burbatt has been named interim director of the Diversity Programs Office (DPO) and will work with Associate Dean Tamara Bush and Assistant Dean Kyle Foster in the areas of diversity and inclusion in the Michigan State University College of Engineering.

Tamara Reid Bush has been named associate dean for inclusion and diversity with MSU Engineering following a national search.

The devotion of a sister to her brother’s last wish has established a new engineering scholarship at Michigan State University. The Steven James Church Mechanical Engineering Endowed Fund will benefit those interested in careers in mechanical engineering, said his sister Anne Marie Church, who lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A $5 million gift from a mechanical engineering alumnus creates one endowed chair, two endowed professorships, and an expendable research support fund in the College of Engineering.

An award-winning professor at Michigan State University will receive a prestigious national medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for her ongoing and outstanding achievements in educating and mentoring current and next-generation leaders in engineering.

The Women in Engineering (WIE) program at the Michigan State University College of Engineering provides resources, services, and a positive environment to enable the success of women engineering students in their academic and professional pursuits.

Two Spartan Engineers are among those sharing a national medal for their ongoing commitment in helping the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) develop and implement diversity and inclusiveness practices.

Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., and other university leaders officially introduced the new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on the East Lansing campus to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10. The building represents the first time in nearly 50 years that MSU has built a new academic building with state funding.

A Michigan State University research team will work to prevent pressure injuries from power wheelchairs with the help of a $550,000 Innovation Award from the National Science Foundation.

A researcher at Michigan State University will use a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award to tackle challenges in cloud-based vehicle control, sensing and privacy for the next-generation of connected and automated vehicles.

Spartan Engineer Tamara Reid Bush is making transportation more accessible through her research on whole-body biomechanics. She is currently the interim chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Robert Ofoli will serve as Interim Faculty Excellence Advocate (FEA) for the MSU College of Engineering. He replaces Tamara Reid Bush, who was recently named Interim Chairperson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Tamara Reid Bush of Michigan State University has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), joining the top 2 percent of medical and biological engineers in the country recognized for their contributions in teaching, research, and innovation.

Tamara Reid Bush will serve as the interim chairperson of the MSU Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), effective Feb. 1, 2021. She is an associate professor of mechanical engineering and currently the College of Engineering Faculty Excellence Advocate.

MSU researchers have created for the first time a miniature human heart model in the laboratory, complete with all primary heart cell types and a functioning structure of chambers and vascular tissue.

An associate professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan State University has been honored with a national award in recognition of her scientific accomplishments in biomechanics and excellence in mentoring.

Most people don't think about their thumbs very often. But for people living with advancing arthritis, the simplest thumb movements—from grasping a cup to sending a text message—can be painful and incredibly challenging.

Michigan State University will provide opportunities for a diverse group of talented undergraduate students from across the United States to engage in a wide range of research studies related to "sociomobility" as part of a recently funded grant.

MSU Engineering Dean Leo Kempel has appointed two Spartan Engineers into new advocacy roles in the College of Engineering. Tamara Reid Bush is the new faculty excellence advocate, and Theodore Caldwell is now the assistant dean for equity and inclusion.

Galit Pelled's fascination with the intelligent octopus dates back to her undergraduate days at Hebrew University in Israel where she cared for and fed the dexterous animal. Now she's studying octopuses to see if they hold the key to restoring limb function in humans with the use of new "smart" prosthetics.

Research led by MSU is showing ways that hackers can use ultrasonic waves to secretly control voice assistant devices. Called "
SurfingAttack ," the attack leverages the unique properties of acoustic transmission in solid materials — such as tables — to "enable multiple rounds of interactions between the voice-controlled device and the attacker."

When NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's car flipped during the Daytona 500, it was the HANS device developed by the late Michigan State professor Robert Hubbard that helped save his life.

Bryan Smith, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and a team of scientists have created a "Trojan Horse" nanoparticle that can be directed to eat debris, reducing and stabilizing plaque.

The human body is a beautiful machine. On average, 206 bones give us structure, 650 muscles give us motility, and an estimated 90,000 miles of nerves and neurons carry information throughout.

The 2019 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium at Michigan State University showcased 300 poster presentations and celebrated both the Outstanding Graduate Student Awards and the Fitch H. Beach Award nominees during ceremonies March 21 at the Breslin Center.

When Michigan State University's Nick Ward fractured his left hand in February, the basketball team's title hopes faded slightly.

The 2018 Engineering Graduate Research Symposium at Michigan State University showcased almost 300 poster.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering celebrated teaching, scholarship, and service during the 28th Annual Engineering Awards Luncheon in the University Club on Thursday, March 15. Eleven faculty and staff members were honored.

Tamara Reid Bush has been honored as an Inspirational Woman of the Year by MSU's Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen). GenCen is an interdisciplinary center in International Studies and Programs focused on gender, feminist, and women's related research.

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The winter holidays are a time for both celebration and reflection. As 2017 draws to a close, we have much to celebrate and a tremendous future to look forward to in the College of Engineering. As always, our progress is only made possible by the tremendous support and dedication that each of you have shown throughout the past year. I am extremely thankful to you for all you do to move us forward.

Tamara Reid Bush, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). She is one of a select number of 3,498 who have attained the grade of Fellow among 120,248 members.