MSU survey finds Michigan’s ‘hands-free’ law is working
With distracted driving claiming over 3,000 lives in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, states are enacting laws to make drivers think twice about using their phones while driving. A recent survey of Michigan drivers performed by Michigan State University researchers found a decrease in the handheld use of cell phones or other electronic devices while driving.
Ask the expert: What role does MSU Mobility play in Michigan’s economic report?
MichAuto is the only association in Michigan dedicated to the promotion, retention and growth of the automotive and mobility industry. Recently, MichAuto’s 2024 “Economic Contribution Study of Michigan’s Mobility Industry” report was released which analyzes Michigan’s mobility industry and its growing impact on the state’s economy.
Gov. Whitmer appoints MSU’s Judd Herzer to Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification
This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Judd Herzer, mobility director at Michigan State University, to Michigan’s Council on Future Mobility and Electrification, or CFME. The CFME serves as an advisor to the governor, state government departments and the Legislature, providing annual recommendations on changes in state policy to ensure Michigan continues to be a world leader of future transportation solutions around mobility and electrification.
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.
Jinxing Li receives $500K NSF Career Award
A researcher in the Michigan State University College of Engineering will use a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early CAREER Award to develop bioelectric tools to diagnose and treat digestive and neurological disorders.
National Medal of Science awarded to oncofertility innovator, MSU Research Foundation Professor Teresa Woodruff
One of the world’s leading fertility experts, Woodruff pioneered the science of oncofertility in 2006 so cancer patients could protect their reproductive futures. Oncofertility is now a globally recognized medical discipline with insurance and reimbursement available to patients and providers in many states and countries.
ChEMS students win international AICHE honors
Spartan Engineering students involved in the student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) recently won top awards at the global association’s 2024 Student Conference Awards Ceremony in San Diego, California.
Henry Ford Health, MSU announce 2024 cancer research award recipients
Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences has named the award recipients of the 2024 Cancer Seed Funding Program. Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 cancer research pilot and integration award funding initiatives, this year the program awarded 14 new cancer research awards totaling $700,000.
Automation Alley: Josh Siegel finds the big value in small data using the 'Pareto Data' strategy
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are cornerstones of many Industry 4.0 business strategies, enabling organizations to collect and process data at scale to intelligently optimize systems and processes.
$706,000 for lithium iron phosphate recycling
As the industry surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) evolves, a lithium-ion battery is emerging that could have a market value of $35 billion by 2030. Considering the average life span of lithium-ion batteries is about 10 years, the need for innovative recycling strategies is becoming urgent.