Detecting COVID-19
Michigan State University has received $2.1 million in grant funding to test for the coronavirus in wastewater, which has the potential to be an early warning system for COVID-19.
Advancing pavement performance
Pavement performance research by two MSU civil engineering PhD students received national recognition during the Long-Term Pavement Performance Analysis Student Contest - a joint effort of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Accelerating the First/Last Mile
Michigan State University will assemble mobility experts from industry, government and its academic colleges and units to host an automotive industry virtual forum, "Accelerating the first/last mile for autonomous mobility," at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Tiny nanopores - big safety
A liquid nanofoam liner undergoing testing could prolong the safe use of football helmets, says a Michigan State University researcher.
Fire protection engineering
For international achievement and contributions, MSU University Distinguished Professor Venkatesh Kodur has been named a 2020 Fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The Fellow grade is only awarded to a select few members, based on scholarly activities, significant accomplishment and service, and stature in fire protection engineering.
Civil Engineer Karim Chatti
MSU Civil Engineer Karim Chatti is among the experts who helped Inside Science explore the old question: How Much Damage Do Heavy Trucks Do to Our Roads?
Research on dangerous driving
Civil engineers at Michigan State University are helping the State of Michigan evaluate methods for enforcing violations of distracted driving and dangerous cell phone use.
Leveraging nanoscale liquid flow
Spartan Engineers at Michigan State University are working to mitigate traumatic brain injuries in sports, car accidents, and battle fields by putting the potential of liquid nanofoam to work.