The Michigan State University College of Engineering officially presented its undergraduate studies program in technology engineering, or Teche, to the media, industry partners and the campus community during an April 17 event which was held in the MSU STEM teaching and learning center.
The interim dean of the College of Engineering John Papapolymemou presents technological engineering as the last undergraduate program of the college. Credit Kendra Horvath.
Technological engineeringThe new Baccalaureate program for college sciences was developed from zero with in -depth contributions from the industry. It mixes mechanical, electric and computer engineering with IT to prepare students for modern engineering challenges in a multidisciplinary and interconnected world.
“It is always exciting to show how the academic world and industry can collaborate to prepare students for the complex challenges of our time,” said John Papapolymerou, an interim dean of the College of Engineering. “We are proud to be a pipeline of trusted talents for the Michigan industry and beyond, and this new program testifies to our commitment.”
Students choose from the concentrations of mechatronics and integrated cybersecurity or an intelligent minor of agricultural systems.
Course In Material cybersecurity, electronics and embedded systems, sensors and signal processing, robotics and automation and controls are taught in advanced teaching laboratories and designed to take advantage of practical and real projects that integrate advanced technologies with a solid fundamental engineering state.
The director of technology engineering, Janet Brelin-Fornari, explains the new undergraduate study program of the College of Engineering. Credit Kendra Horvath.
“The challenges encountered by today’s engineers are becoming more and more complex,” said Janet Brelin-Fornari, director of technological engineering. “Today, technology is integrated into all aspects of modern life, and we must prepare engineers to navigate and solve the multifaceted problems of such an interconnected world.”
The Teche diploma program was launched in the fall of 2024 and offers a unique mix of engineering and computer science, to meet the engineering and IT engineering challenges integrated into modern engineering systems.
It serves as a last response from the college to the request of the industry for practical engineers and aims to fill the gap between engineers and computer scientists through product development teams.
“Teche fills a large and growing vacuum on the market,” said David Sanders, Managing Director and Managing Director of Microsoft World Activities with General Motors. Sanders is a member of the multidisciplinary advisory committee of the college technology engineering industry responsible for providing a continuous overview of industry needs. “I am convinced that the Teche Study program will offer employers the critical skills and capacity of engineering which they desperately need.”
Spartan articles produced by 3D printing. Credit Kendra Horvath.
The first promotion of the Teche Diploma program is expected in 2026. Graduates will be well prepared for opportunities covering various sectors of the economy. The skills cultivated in the program prepare them for industries encompassing biomedical technology, automotive manufacturing, agricultural innovation, cybersecurity, autonomous mobility, aerospace engineering, the development of IT devices and more.
The launch event presented the comments of university and university leaders and members of the Advisory Council for the Technological Engineering Industry.
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