Student Research Award Winner: 2022
The Michigan State University Industrial Assessment Center (MU-IAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
31 | Assessments |
214 | Recommendations |
0.13 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
$1.58 | million Cost Savings* |
21 | Students Trained |
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:



Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you for allowing us this opportunity. It was very beneficial to have experts in the industry go through each of the buildings and provide us with cost effective solutions. The estimated investment and simple payback section is very helpful in determining an order to complete recommendations."
- Source: Deputy Director, 03/10/2023
- Source: Deputy Director, 03/10/2023
"Thanks again to you and your team. We checked all the doors throughout the Facility and replaced the sweeps and weathstrips on several main doors and replaced the weatherstriping on all the overhead doors... The building is now considerably easier to heat."
- Source: John, 01/08/2023
- Source: John, 01/08/2023
"I would like to thank you and your team for the energy assessment you provided to our company. It was a joy to work with you and your team as we reviewed the opportunities for energy savings within our facility. The assessment report that you prepared for us was very descriptive. We have acted on so..."
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- Source: Plant Manager, 02/24/2023
- Source: Plant Manager, 02/24/2023
Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you for allowing us this opportunity. It was very beneficial to have experts in the industry go through each of the buildings and provide us with cost effective solutions. The estimated investment and simple payback section is very helpful in determining an order to complete recommendations."
- Source: Deputy Director, 03/10/2023
"Thanks again to you and your team. We checked all the doors throughout the Facility and replaced the sweeps and weathstrips on several main doors and replaced the weatherstriping on all the overhead doors... The building is now considerably easier to heat."
- Source: John, 01/08/2023
"I would like to thank you and your team for the energy assessment you provided to our company. It was a joy to work with you and your team as we reviewed the opportunities for energy savings within our facility. The assessment report that you prepared for us was very descriptive. We have acted on some of these items already and we are working toward the rest in the upcoming year. I was impressed with your team's professional approach, as it was a superb representation of Michigan State University. We appreciated the opportunity to start a relationship with Michigan State University and look forward to growing our relationship moving forward."
- Source: Plant Manager, 02/24/2023
"The MSU team was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting with pushing some projects along. Their data was used in other areas of the plant as well, mainly with a renewable energy installation we are considering for on-site installation. I couldn’t be more happy with their professionalism and dedication to their craft. Job well done!!"
- Source: Sustainability Coordinator, 03/08/2023
Center Director | Kristen Cetin |
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cetinkri@msu.edu | |
Phone # | +15173555107 |
Mailing Address |
428 S. Shaw Lane, Room 3546 East Lansing, MI 48824 |
Assistant Director | Annick Anctil |
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Other | Chad Richert |
Other | David Shonnard |
Assistant Director | George Berghorn |
Other | Peter Keiser |
Other | Qiben Yan |
Other | Robert Handler |
Other | Ryan Gallagher |
Other | Susan Masten |
Other | Tim Mrozowski |
Michigan State University has trained 21 students
The following students have participated in IAC assessments with Michigan State University since 2003, when student name tracking began.
The 8 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 8 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded IAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Andreana Roxas
Behlul Kula
Benjamin R Toaz
Brenden Watson
Drew Barnes
Ellen Mayes
Emily Kawka
Emily Schoepke
Emma Benedek
Jackson Frendo
Josette Rose Suarez
Joshua Gleason
Katherine Miller
Kevin Sachs
Libby Umlor
Logan Wells
Mallika Kothari
Maria Milan
Michael Burns
Sarah Anderson
Topher Taylor