Spartans Change the World

MSU Global Scholars take agricultural education worldwide

Published on January 5, 2022
Developing, teaching short courses to global audience of learners
MSU student explores opportunities in science and the arts

Published on December 7, 2021
Rachel Drobnak combines her interests by studying crop and soil sciences and playing the carillon in Beaumont Tower.
Angela Ayers

Published on November 3, 2021
I manage public policy for Ford Motor Co. as part of the Government Relations team. Meaning, I help track federal, state and local policy, mainly around the environment and infrastructure, that can impact the company and work to define our position.
MSU part of new center leading climate change research in Midwest

Published on September 29, 2021
MSU researchers are lending their expertise on a variety of topics, from fisheries management to forest ecology.
Prabhjot Kaur is a Ph.D. student studying genetic mechanisms of plant development in Petunia and Stevia

Published on September 27, 2021
She loves studying and researching at MSU because it provides her access to quality research resources and allows her to work with colleagues with similar and diverse research interests.
MSU-led team receives nearly $2 million EPA grant to explore biosolid treatments, effects of chemical pollutants such as PFAS

Published on September 14, 2021
The group will investigate the impact of current biosolid treatment methods used by wastewater treatment facilities on a variety of pollutants in soil, water and plants.
Student research on water sustainability made possible by MSU alumnus and donor

Published on September 7, 2021
Meaningful research is not always easy, but with help from the extended MSU network, improving natural resource management is made possible.
Senior Design experience prepares MSU biosystems engineers for careers after graduation

Published on August 24, 2021
Michigan State University's biosystems engineering program collaborates with industry partners to provide real-world opportunities for students.
MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.
MSU-led group aims to improve health outcomes of low-income communities

Published on July 12, 2021
The Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics, led by MSU researcher Evangelyn Alocilja, brings together researchers from around the world to help make technologies affordable and accessible to those who need them most.
Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees

Published on May 21, 2021
The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017.
Biosystems engineering Ph.D. student receives national award for science communication efforts

Published on May 11, 2021
Chelsie Boodoo, a doctoral student in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been honored by the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society for her research and outreach activities.
MSU greenhouses: Infrastructure that leads to innovation

Published on April 29, 2021
Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical.
MSU senior combines scientific background with interest in environmental policy and advocacy

Published on April 9, 2021
Angela Yuan switched majors to environmental studies and sustainability to better connect with her passion for conservation and water resources protection.
Spartan siblings share passion for biosystems engineering

Published on March 26, 2021
Alicia and Ryan Ziegler use their biosystems engineering experiences at MSU to solve real-world problems in food, energy and the environment.