Research News

Michigan State University’s College of Engineering and its corporate partners recognized more than 160 students Tuesday, Feb. 20 for their academic achievements and participation in college activities and programming.

Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models.

MSU College of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty members Nizar Lajnef and Bill Jin have received funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) for the establishment of an Advanced Bridge Technology Clearinghouse.

The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the U.S., recently approved funding for a Michigan State University researcher’s project to fight cancer.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering recognizes 19 faculty and staff members with awards for their excellence in service and distinguished contributions. Faculty and staff members are nominated each year by their colleagues, industry peers and students for the most prestigious honors the college offers.

For people who stutter, Siri, Alexa, and other voice-activated artificial intelligence technologies can feel like foes rather than friends.

The holidays are full of comfort and joy, except for your teeth. The culprit is sugar. “Simply put, the holidays are hard on your teeth,” said Caroline Szczepanski of Michigan State University. “Sugary treats attract bacteria and can kickstart a process that you may not feel the effects of for several months.”

In the United States, more than 30 million households are energy insecure or can’t meet basic household energy needs, according to a 2023 U.S. Energy Information Administration report. The EIA report identifies households in cold-climate regions as particularly susceptible to energy burdens, as they account for over 30% of all homes facing energy insecurity.