Spartans Change the World
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Monitoring MSU’s campus for the novel coronavirus
Published on March 22, 2021
Jade Mitchell, associate professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and doctoral student Ryan Julien play a critical role in analyzing public health implications and informing decision-making. -
Student-led bird banding innovation spearheads continuation of data collection despite COVID-19
Published on March 16, 2021
Two fisheries and wildlife undergraduate students, Hannah Landwerlen and Evan Griffis, designed and built a box that allows bird banding to be performed safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
MSU alum Dr. Jennifer Brown is now the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education at U.C.-Riverside
Published on February 5, 2021
After earning her Ph.D. in Horticulture at MSU, Jennifer Brown has had a full and thriving career in higher education. -
MSU School of Packaging alum helping with COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines
Published on February 4, 2021
Alyxandra Hoberg, '20 packaging, is part of a team developing COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines – something she didn’t imagine happening within the first year of her career. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Catherine Henry
Published on January 26, 2021
Catherine Henry, PhD Candidate, researches regeneration of northern hardwood forests in Michigan -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Chad Papa
Published on December 11, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Chad Papa, studies savanna-forest transitions in West Africa and greenhouse gas emissions in the US forestry sector -
MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers
Published on November 19, 2020
Nevaeh Marshall was awarded a CANR ODEI scholarship for her work in sharing Native traditions and creating welcoming environments for others. -
From Learning about Environmental Policy to Creating it: Tremaine Phillips ‘08
Published on August 10, 2020
Tremaine Phillips reflects on how his time in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics prepared him for his work as a commissioner for the Michigan Public Service Commission. -
Environmental studies and sustainability student is prepared to solve environmental issues
Published on August 5, 2020
Courtney Boersema's passion for environmental studies is what led her to a major in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
SPRT student is passionate about a career in youth and community recreation
Published on June 10, 2020
Andre Harris is a Sustainable Parks, Recreation, & Tourism major. He’s excited about getting youth and teens involved in outdoor recreation programs. -
MSU researcher establishing disease risk levels in low-flow plumbing fixtures
Published on February 27, 2020
Jade Mitchell, an associate professor in the Michigan State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is part of a project to reduce health hazards of low-flow water systems. -
Michigan State University women making a difference in global health
Published on February 11, 2020
Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering faculty prepare the next generation of biosystems engineers while advancing human health through disease detection and prevention. -
MSU researcher fighting tuberculosis, other infectious diseases around the world
Published on February 7, 2020
Evangelyn Alocilja is a world-renowned scientist studying infectious disease detection and diagnosis. -
Improving food safety for immunocompromised patients
Published on February 4, 2020
People with weakened immune systems are typically instructed to avoid eating fresh produce. Michigan State University research, spearheaded by the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is working to change that. -
Breanna Craig is thankful for the opportunities SHA has given her
Published on February 3, 2020
Brenna Criag is our featured IAT student of the month. She is from Bloomfield Hills, MI and is studying Landscape and Nursery Management.