Michigan State University College of Engineering

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Michigan State University College of Engineering
Former names
The Division of Engineering[1]
EstablishedMechanic arts est. 1885, College of Engineering est. 1907-08 academic year
Endowment$41.5 million in Research Expenditures for fiscal year 2008-09
PrincipalThomas Voice, Ph.D (Senior Associate Dean, College of Engineering)[2]
DeanLeo Kempel, Ph.D[3]
DirectorNicole Shook (Chief of Staff)[4]
Principal designateJohn Verboncoeur, Ph.D (Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies)[5]
Academic staff
468 (2021)
Undergraduates6612 (2021)[6]
Postgraduates251
556
Location
CampusMSU
Websitewww.engineering.msu.edu

The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) is made up of 9 departments[7] with 168 faculty members, over 6,000 undergraduate students,[8] 10 undergraduate[9] 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.

Departments

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Undergraduate program

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Approximately 6,000 undergraduate students are enrolled[10] and 600-800 Bachelor of Science degrees are awarded annually. [11]

Bachelor's Degrees

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Graduate program

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Each year, approximately 800 students are enrolled in advanced degree programs and nearly 200 MS and PhD degrees are awarded.[12] Graduate programs are offered in biosystems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, computational science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and engineering mechanics.

Notable Research

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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".[13]

Research centers and facilities

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The professional or student-run groups and organizations available in the college are listed below.

Summer Research Opportunities Program

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The Summer Research Opportunities Program, formerly known as the Undergraduate Summer Research Program,[14] is a program run through the College of Engineering that offers summer research opportunities for high-achieving undergraduate students in an effort to encourage them to consider pursuing graduate degrees and to provide an early opportunity to become involved in research.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "M.A.C. - Engineering Building".
  2. ^ "Deans Office". College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Deans Office". College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Engineering Organizational Chart" (PDF). College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Deans Office". College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  6. ^ Woodruff, Teresa. "Fall 2021 Enrollment Report" (PDF). Office of Financial Planning & Budget. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  7. ^ "The College of Engineering Academic Departments". College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  8. ^ "FS19 UN Numbers" (PDF). College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  9. ^ "FS16-FS18 Graduation Data" (PDF). College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  10. ^ FS2019 MSU College of Engineering Undergraduate Active Enrollment
  11. ^ MSU College of Engineering Undergraduate Degrees Granted: Spring 2006 - Spring 2016
  12. ^ "Current Students". College of Engineering. College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  13. ^ Nic Halverson (April 6, 2011). "New engine sends shock waves through auto industry". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  14. ^ Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences Archived 2013-02-17 at archive.today
  15. ^ Summer Research Opportunities Program Archived 2013-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
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