MSU Engineering 3MT competition showcases big ideas in just three minutes
Years of research. One slide. Three minutes.
That was the challenge on April 10 as doctoral student finalists took the stage at Michigan State University’s College of Engineering Three Minute Thesis competition, transforming complex engineering research into clear, compelling presentations for a broad audience.
Engineering student entrepreneurs earn honors at Burgess New Venture Challenge
Two College of Engineering ventures were among 15 student startups that took the stage April 9 at Michigan State University’s Burgess New Venture Challenge, the university’s premier pitch competition for student entrepreneurs. Competing before an audience of more than 400 students, alumni, investors and community leaders, Spartan founders vied for $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding, with two engineering-led ventures earning honors for ideas rooted in efficiency, automation and real-world problem-solving.
Third annual Engineering Three Minute Thesis competition set for April 10
Research can take years to complete. Explaining it clearly to a broad audience in just three minutes is another challenge altogether. That challenge will take center stage Friday, April 10, when Michigan State University’s College of Engineering hosts its third annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room 115 of the International Center. The event is open to the public.
Remembering Joseph Colucci ’58 for contributions to college
The distinguished accomplishments of Joseph Michael Colucci earned him many titles of respect during his long career. A 1958 mechanical engineering graduate at MSU, he died Feb. 15, 2026, at his home in Oberlin, Ohio. He was 88.
Research Spotlight: Slippery surfaces that speed up life-saving diagnostics
Microfluidic devices can reveal infections, track treatment response, and guide personalized therapies. They power many of today’s vital medical tests, but if the fluid hesitates or sticks to the surface, results can be skewed, take longer, and cost more to produce.
AI is a lab diamond's best friend for semiconductors
Diamond is more than just a gemstone; it is the hardest natural substance on Earth with exceptional qualities for improving semiconductors — the materials used in electronics, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.
Honoring Patton Allison
Plans are underway for the inaugural Patton Allison Memorial Lecture, established to honor the life, work, and enduring impact of Dr. Patton Allison, a cherished member of the Michigan State University community. Allison died in April 2025 at the age of 38.
Spalding family gift fuels cross-collaborative innovation
Michigan State University alumnus David F. Spalding, a 1967 mechanical engineering graduate, has made a transformative $10 million leadership gift to accelerate the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a facility designed to prepare Spartans to lead at the intersection of technology, creativity and impact.
Leinweber Foundation commits $50M to MSU to name the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation
Michigan State University announced a transformative $50 million commitment from the Leinweber Foundation to establish the Leinweber Center for Engineering and Digital Innovation, a landmark investment that will accelerate MSU’s leadership in education, research and workforce development across Michigan and beyond.
MSU Engineering honors 18 for contributions and service
The Michigan State University College of Engineering has recognized 18 faculty and staff members for excellence in service and distinguished contributions.