Spartan Engineering E-News

October 31, 2024

John Papapolymerou standing in front of the College of Engineering building and smiling

From Interim Dean John Papapolymerou

Welcome to the Spartan Engineering E-News where we share a look into the accomplishments of our college community. From addressing societal challenges through groundbreaking research, preparing practice-ready engineers and computer scientists, and fueling the economy through innovative collaborations, here is a roundup from Fall 2024.

To read all of our news, visit engineering.msu.edu/news.

Leo Kempel concludes 11-year run as dean of the college

Leo Kempel shaking hands with President Kevin M. Guskiewicz. Both smiling and looking at each other

Graphic welcoming new faculty members joining the College of Engineering in Fall 2024

Welcoming new faculty to the college

Close up of a circuit board with tools near the board. Some coding is overlayed on the image of the circuit board

Technology Engineering - New degree program a blend of technology and engineering

Justin Schenkel '08 receives top MDOT employee award

Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass '00, '03 named dean at North Carolina A&T

Rachel Schenk, MSE senior, on nominations for Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships

Hannah Nelson posing next to a cutout of sparty holding a sign of her major Applied Engineering Sciences

AES major, Hannah Nelson, builds technical skills and business savvy

Sanaye Lewis, CSE senior, chosen for 2024 MSU Homecoming Court

Xinpeng Zhao overlayed on the Engineering Building

Xinpeng Zhao named to MIT Technology Review’s “35 Innovators Under 35”

Xiaobo Tan overlayed in front of the Engineering Building

Xiaobo Tan elected Editor-in-Chief for TMECH

Close-up view of moving water capturing the fluid motion and shimmering reflections on the surface.

Pouyan Nejadhashemi named new director for MSU Institute for Water Research

(left to right) Yasemin Copur-Gencturk Kenneth Frank and Jiliang Tang

Jilliang Tang helps put new spin on AI for elementary math teachers

West end of the Blue Messa Reservoir

Yadu Pokhrel and Phanikumar Mantha help model water policies

Jingjing Liu shares research on fast-charging lithium metal batteries. (Photo Zea LaBate)

ChEMS Research Forum showcases latest work

The final class of participants and mentors in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) posed with College of Engineering Dean Leo Kempel.

Celebrating 15 years of Research Experience for Teachers

Career Outcomes and Economic Impact

500+ employees Hire MSU Engineers. 94.3% Graduate Placement Rate (employed or continuing education). $76806 Average Starting Salary. 59% Graduates Employed in MI. 76% Graduate employed in Midwest. Top State (outside of MI) IL OH TX WI CA IN NY VA