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Exploring how climate change will reshape the tourism industry

Published on January 1, 2019
Michelle Rutty, an assistant professor of sustainable tourism at MSU, works to understand how decisions related to natural resources, including climate change, influence the sustainability of the recreation and tourism sectors.
Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit

Published on January 1, 2019
Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
Carrying the LTER torch forward

Published on January 1, 2019
Nick Haddad saw leading the Long-Term Ecological Research projects as a perfect opportunity to continue the research that has defined his career.
Editor's Note: Science communication can be tricky, and rewarding

Published on January 1, 2019
Communicating about science isn’t always easy. It requires a delicate balance between making the words understandable, while also scientifically accurate and respectful. But it’s certainly rewarding, as people entrust you with telling their stories.
Using research to build urban forests with resilience & city planning in mind

Published on January 1, 2019
Asia Dowtin uses what she knows about how different tree species function in urban environments to help cities plan resilient greenspaces for the future.
From India to MSU – researcher has dedicated his life to agriculture

Published on January 1, 2019
Maninderpal Singh, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, is studying current and emerging issues in cropping systems to help Michigan farmers improve farm profitability, sustainability and climate resiliency.
Shifting into a higher land-grant gear

Published on January 1, 2019
Melissa McKendree's research focuses on consumer and producer marketing, production economics and farm management. Through her MSU Extension appointment, she helps farmers improve their processes.
Understanding the connections between what we eat and chronic diseases

Published on January 1, 2019
What people eat on a daily basis can increase their risks for certain chronic diseases. Ilce Medina Meza hopes her research can inform eating habits to reduce instances of disease.
Studying pregnancy and its long-term impact on women and their children

Published on January 1, 2019
Rita Strakovsky, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, is studying the relationship between the mother and the developing fetus.
Get ready for the upcoming Field Crop Production Update in southeast Michigan

Published on December 28, 2018
On Jan. 14, 2019, Lenawee County will host the MSU Extension Field Crop Production Update. Don’t miss this chance to learn what to expect for the 2019 crop season.