• Chemical engineering professor receives funding to further develop novel insulin delivery method for Type 1 diabetes

• Huang honored with AIChE Excellence in Process Development Research Award

• Islam receives NSF grant for collaborative research on sustainable energy storage solutions

• Wayne State research project seeks answers to behind armor blunt trauma injuries

• McElmurry appointed as new chair of civil and environmental engineering

• Wayne State announces 2024-25 BASF Distinguished Lecture Series in chemical engineering

• Rickli named to 2024-25 Academic Leadership Academy cohort

With a new grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Professor Emeritus Mumtaz Usmen will lead the development of technologies to monitor and improve underground air quality for mine workers. (Detroit Free Press)

The Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR), with funding from the National Institutes of Health, have launched a study to investigate the effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on preterm birth rates in Detroit. (Detroit News - subscription only)

Wayne State computer science researchers, led by Professor Dongxiao Zhu, are exploring AI-powered microtransit systems in at-risk communities. (PBS One Detroit)

Doug Witten, assistant professor of computer science, joined Kevin Dietz to discuss cybersecurity and share his experience with hackers. (WJR)

A College of Engineering Hall of Famer who enjoyed a 33-year career at General Motors, Smolenski was presented the Homer D. Strong Award for distinguished service to the university, encouraging alumni participation and benefitting Wayne State through volunteer leadership.

From her undergraduate days at Wayne State, to gaining invaluable experience in Ohio working in the intelligence and national security domains, and ultimately her return home to Michigan, Trish Donnelly is now set to excel in accident reconstruction at Explico.

The Wayne State chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, a team of seniors in WSU's construction management program, placed third in the 2024 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge, competing against top schools in an event focused on developing and presenting innovative electrical contracting proposals.

Semiconductor Day, in partnership with the Semi Foundation and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, was a unique networking opportunity for students to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into exciting projects and explore the career paths available in the semiconductor industry.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m.  |  Join Dean Ali Abolmaali and Student Senate Engineering Representative Fatima Algahaim for pizza and conversation. All College of Engineering students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

First-year Spotlight on Design

Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.  |  Students compete for awards with projects completed in BE 1200: Design in Engineering, a course centered on the core principles of engineering practice: design, teamwork and professional ethics. This event empowers first-year students to pursue engineering excellence and nurture relevant problem-solving ideas that can cover a wide range of applications.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.  |  Wayne State University will celebrate the academic achievements of the December 2023 graduating class from the College of Engineering. For friends and family members who are unable to attend in person at the WSU Fieldhouse, livestreaming will be available at wayne.edu/live.