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Photo of an automotive engine in the ARES lab Automotive Research Experiment Station

The Automotive Research Experiment Station provides full time and lifelong learning students with the distinctive opportunity to be involved in multidisciplinary research and characteristics of the nature of work within the automobile industry. ARES provides a unique framework to implement fundamental scientific principals into the development of optimal automotive systems designs. ARES Website

Photo of the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action

The BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action approaches evolution in an innovative way, bringing together biologists, computer scientists, and engineers to study evolution as it happens and apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems. BEACON is an NSF Science and Technology Center, headquartered at Michigan State University with partners at North Carolina A&T State University, University of Idaho, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Washington. BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action

Screen shot of Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection website Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP)

The Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) is an independent, interdisciplinary evidence-based hub, whose activities focus on research, education and outreach designed to assist in protecting brands and products of all industries worldwide. Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection

Composite Materials and Structures Center Composite Materials and Structures Center

Composite materials are a new class of materials that combine two or more separate components into a form suitable for structural applications. While each component retains its identity, the new composite material displays macroscopic properties superior to its parent constituents, particularly in terms of mechanical properties and economic value. Composite Materials and Structures Center (CMSC)

Screen shot of the Composite Vehicle Research Center website Composite Vehicle Research Center

The Composite Vehicle Research Center focuses on the design and testing of composite structures for light-weight, environment-friendly, durable and safe vehicles. The thrust areas are: advanced design of composite shells and structures for vehicles; development of novel experimental mechanics methods and smart sensing systems for analysis, non-destructive evaluation and structural health monitoring; and integration of simulation and experimental mechanics in design protocols for vehicles. Composite Vehicle Research Center

Screen shot of Fraunhofer CCD home page Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies (CCD)

The Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies, in partnership with Michigan State University, provides innovative R&D services based on its expertise in coating and diamond technology. Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies (CCD)

Screen image of the Great Lakes Bio energy Research Center website - research web page Great Lakes Bio energy Research Center (GLBRC)

The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded Bioenergy Research Center led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With Michigan State University and other partners, we are developing sustainable biofuels and bioproducts made from dedicated energy crops grown on marginal lands. Our mission is simple: creating biofuels and bioproducts that are economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Great Lakes Bio energy Research Center