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MSU researchers part of $4.4 million grant to examine spread of infectious disease by migratory birds
Published on December 17, 2020
Researchers at Michigan State University are partnering with colleagues from the U.S. and four other countries to develop biosurveillance plans to monitor and prevent infectious disease spread by migratory birds. -
Todd Einhorn named Bukovac Professor in Tree Fruit Physiology
Published on December 16, 2020
New position in MSU Department of Horticulture focuses on advancing tree fruit research and partnerships with industry -
By design: Partnering to develop Midwest farming systems of the future
Published on December 3, 2020
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station has been designated a funded member of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network, a partnership of 18 premier long-term research sites across the United States. -
MSU AgBioResearch center in Escanaba changes name, enhances forestry mission
Published on December 3, 2020
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Innovation Center expands research and outreach programs. -
Citizen science bioblitz events evolve during novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on November 30, 2020
A bioblitz pairs community members with researchers in an effort to identify as many species as possible at a given location during a specific timeframe. During the pandemic, researchers have had to adapt the event structure. -
MSU Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professors receive grants to bring agricultural innovations to developing countries
Published on November 30, 2020
Ajit Srivastava and Pouyan Nejadhashemi are each part of USAID projects to improve agricultural practices in West Africa and South Asia. -
Doug Landis named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Published on November 24, 2020
Landis was nominated for distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, particularly for uncovering the role of landscape structure in regulating insect biodiversity and ecosystem services. -
CANR names Roloff to lead Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Published on November 17, 2020
Gary Roloff, Ph.D., named chairperson for the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, effective Jan. 1, 2021. -
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop improved drainage systems for farms
Published on November 16, 2020
Ehsan Ghane, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will lead a three-year, $614,000 USDA grant to implement drainage systems that will improve water quality on farms.