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Engineering Alum Carries Olympic Torch
CSE alum Deepak Advani carried the Olympic torch in Chong Qing, China, on June 16.
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ChEMS Prof Improves Solar Cells
The research of Scott Calabrese Barton, assistant professor of chemical engineering and materials science, shows that a film of carbon nanotubes may be able to replace two of the layers normally used in a solar cell, with improved performance at a lower cost.
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Jain Wins Prestigious IEEE Award
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of computer science & engineering and electrical & computer engineering, was awarded the IEEE Computer Society's W. Wallace McDowell Award for "pioneering contributions to pattern recognition, computer vision, and biometric recognition systems."
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CSE Prof Interviewed in Google Podcast
Titus Brown, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is featured in a Google Summer of Code podcast on promoting open source technology.
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University Research Corridor (URC) Funds Energy Projects
The University Research Corridor's first seed fund grants will go to two energy projects led by College of Engineering researchers Donald Morelli and Ilsoon Lee.
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Gary Cloud Receives SCCA Mentor's Cup
Gary Cloud, University Distinguished Professor of mechanical engineering, received the prestigious Carroll Smith Mentor's Cup from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) for being "the most dedicated team adviser in Formula SAE." [more]
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VanderSloot, Pitcher Quoted on MPR
Teresa VanderSloot and Adam Pitcher of computer science and engineering were quoted in a Michigan Public Radio program on the future of the I-T industry in Michigan. [more]
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MSU Graphene Can Make Materials Tougher, Lighter
Graphene, developed by Larry Drzal's research group and patented at MSU, will be produced by XG Sciences, Inc., in the Lansing area. It offers a cheaper and safer alternative to carbon nanotubes for making polymer composites.
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Formula SAE Team Featured in Podcast
Adam Zemke, spokesperson for MSU's 2008 Formula SAE team, was interviewed in an MSU Podcast. He discusses the educational value of being on the team and the team's goal this year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.
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