Mark Horstemeyer, center, won the 2008 Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award, annually recognizes faculty researchers making important contributions to the economic welfare or cultural growth of the university, state and nation. It serves as a memorial to the late alumnus and research vice president. Horstemeyer, team leader for computational manufacturing and design, stands with Kirk Schulz, vice president for research and economic development, left, and Vance Watson, interim MSU president.