Michigan State University College of Engineering
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The College of Engineering at Michigan State University
(MSU) is made up of 6 departments with 168 faculty members, nearly 3,000 undergraduate students, 9 undergraduate B.S. degree programs and a wide spectrum of graduate programs in both M.S. and Ph.D.
levels. Each department offers at least one degree program, however many include more than one degree, multi-disciplinary programs, certifications and specialties as well as other degree programs affiliated with other colleges at Michigan State University
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degrees are awarded annually.
The professional or student-run groups and organizations available in the college are listed below.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
(MSU) is made up of 6 departments with 168 faculty members, nearly 3,000 undergraduate students, 9 undergraduate B.S. degree programs and a wide spectrum of graduate programs in both M.S. and Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
levels. Each department offers at least one degree program, however many include more than one degree, multi-disciplinary programs, certifications and specialties as well as other degree programs affiliated with other colleges at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
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Departments
- Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate program
Approximately 3,000 undergraduate students are enrolled and 500 Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degrees are awarded annually.
Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Engineering SciencesApplied scienceApplied science is the application of scientific knowledge transferred into a physical environment. Examples include testing a theoretical model through the use of formal science or solving a practical problem through the use of natural science....
- Biosystems EngineeringBiological engineeringBiological engineering, biotechnological engineering or bioengineering is the application of concepts and methods of biology to solve problems in life sciences, using engineering's own analytical and synthetic methodologies and also its traditional...
- Chemical EngineeringChemical engineeringChemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
- Civil EngineeringCivil engineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
- Computer EngineeringComputer engineeringComputer engineering, also called computer systems engineering, is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer systems. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic engineering, software design, and...
- Computer ScienceComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
- Electrical EngineeringElectrical engineeringElectrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical EngineeringMechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
Multi-Disciplinary Programs
- Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical engineeringBiomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. This field seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine: It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve...
- Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment , to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to remediate polluted sites...
Graduate program
Each year, approximately 800 students are enrolled in advanced degree programs and nearly 200 MS and PhD degrees are awarded. Graduate programs are offered in biosystems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and engineering mechanics.Notable Research
The MSU college of engineering has been accredited with many developments in automotive industry. Recently the college of engineering was in the spotlight for their developments with the new "wave disc generator".Research centers and facilities
- BEACON - an NSF Science and Technology Center for the Study of Evolution in Action
- Civil Infrastructure Lab
- Composite Materials and Structures Center
- Composite Vehicle Research Center
- Electron Microscopy Facility
- Energy & Automotive Research Laboratories
- High Performance Computing Center
- MDOT Pavement Research Center of Excellence
- Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center
- MSU Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Laser Applications
- National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP)
- NOAA Center of Excellence for Great Lakes and Human Health
- Protein Expression Lab
- Structural Fire Testing Facility
- ZELRI-MSU Power Research Center
The professional or student-run groups and organizations available in the college are listed below.
- American Association of Blacks in Energy(AABE)
- American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological EngineersAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological EngineersThe American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers , was founded in 1907 and is based in St. Joseph, Michigan. It is an international engineering society with about 9000 members in over 100 countries...
(ASABE) - American Society of Civil EngineersAmerican Society of Civil EngineersThe American Society of Civil Engineers is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. It is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. ASCE's vision is to have engineers positioned as global leaders who strive toward...
(ASCE) - American Society of Mechanical EngineersAmerican Society of Mechanical EngineersThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a professional body, specifically an engineering society, focused on mechanical engineering....
(ASME) - Association for Computing MachineryAssociation for Computing MachineryThe Association for Computing Machinery is a learned society for computing. It was founded in 1947 as the world's first scientific and educational computing society. Its membership is more than 92,000 as of 2009...
(ACM) - Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers (AEE)
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- Biosystems Engineering Student Club
- Chi Epsilon (XE)
- Division of Engineering Computing Services (DECS)
- Engineers Without BordersEngineers Without BordersEngineers Without Borders – International is an international association of some national EWB/ISF groups, whose mission is to facilitate collaboration, exchange of information, and assistance among its member groups that have applied to become part of the association...
(EWB) - Environmental Engineering Student Society(ESS)
- Eta Kappa NuEta Kappa NuEta Kappa Nu is the electrical and computer engineering honor society of the IEEE, founded in October 1904 by Maurice L. Carr at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The organization currently has around 200 student chapters and about 3,000,000 members and is headquartered in Chicago,...
(HKN) - Formula SAEFormula SAEFormula SAE is a student design competition organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers . The competition was started back in 1978 and was originally called SAE Mini Indy.-Concept:...
- IEEE MSU Student Branch
- International Society of Pharmaceutical EngineeringInternational Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering- About ISPE :Founded in 1980, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering is a not-for-profit industry trade group for pharmaceutical science and manufacturing professionals, and has 25,000 members in more than 90 countries....
- Leadership Advantage
- MSE Society
- Michigan State University's Amateur Radio Club (W8SH)
- Michigan State University's Society of Automotive Engineers Baja SAE
- MSU Women in ComputingWomen in computingGlobal concerns about current and future roles of women in computing occupations gained more importance with the emerging information age. These concerns motivated public policy debates addressing gender equality as computer applications exerted increasing influence in society...
- National Association of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE)
- National Society of Black EngineersNational Society of Black EngineersNational Society of Black Engineers , founded in 1975 at Purdue University, is one of the largest student-run organizations in the US, centered on improving the recruitment and retention of African-American engineering students.-History:...
(NSBE) - National Society of Professional EngineersNational Society of Professional EngineersThe National Society of Professional Engineers is a professional engineering organization in the United States. From their press releases:...
(NSPE) - Omega Chi EpsilonOmega Chi EpsilonOmega Chi Epsilon is an American honor society for chemical engineering students. The first chapter was formed at the University of Illinois in 1931. The second chapter was formed at the Iowa State University in 1932. The organization is a member of the Association of College Honor...
- Pi Tau SigmaPi Tau SigmaPi Tau Sigma is an International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. Pi Tau Sigma's core values are:*Integrity ,*Service , and...
- SAMPESAMPEThe Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering is an international professional member society. SAMPE provides the global forum for information, education and professional fellowship for those who define the leading edge and application of materials and process...
(SAMPE) - Society of Applied Engineering Sciences (SAES)
- Society of Hispanic Professional EngineersSociety of Hispanic Professional EngineersThe Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.Social...
(SHPE) - Society of Women EngineersSociety of Women EngineersThe Society of Women Engineers , founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for...
- Solar Car Team
- Student Engineering Council (SEC)
- Tau Beta PiTau Beta PiThe Tau Beta Pi Association is the oldest engineering honor society in the United States and the second oldest collegiate honor society in America. It honors engineering students who have shown a history of academic achievement as well as a commitment to personal and professional integrity...
MSU Chapter - Triangle FraternityTriangle FraternityTriangle Fraternity is a social fraternity, limiting its recruitment of members to male students majoring in engineering, architecture, and the physical, mathematical, biological, and computer sciences...
MSU Chapter - Upsilon Pi EpsilonUpsilon Pi EpsilonUpsilon Pi Epsilon : International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, is the first and only existing one of its kind....
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
The College of Engineering offers summer research opportunities for high-achieving students to encourage undergraduate students to consider pursuing graduate degrees and to provide then an early opportunity to become involved in research.External links
- MSU College of Engineering
- http://www.egr.msu.edu/spartaneering MSU Spartan Engineers