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New National Science Foundation grant will integrate research and science outreach
Published on August 2, 2021
MSU Entomology’s Henry Chung and Amanda Lorenz plan an innovative approach to use basic research to fuel new science outreach at the MSU Bug House. -
Community Sustainability faculty awarded over $400,000 for systems-thinking research
Published on July 23, 2021
Steven Gray and Rebecca Jordan were awarded over $400,000 for research on innovative ways to teach systems-thinking and perspective-taking with mental models. -
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center
Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -
Protecting the Au Sable River
Published on June 23, 2021
As climate change and invasive species continue to threaten Michigan’s fisheries, MSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are working together to assess the resilience of the iconic trout stream. -
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. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Georgios Arseniou
Published on May 5, 2021
Georgios Arseniou, Ph.D. candidate, focuses on understanding the structure and function of urban forests which provide various socioeconomic and ecological services to human societies. -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 3
Published on May 4, 2021
Ecosystem services—can you have your cake and eat it, too? -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2
Published on April 27, 2021
Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle? -
New Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals public disconnect on food and climate change, rising interest in meat alternatives
Published on April 20, 2021
In the Spring 2021 MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll, a majority of respondents say developing crops resistant to weather extremes would significantly impact greenhouse gas emissions. -
Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1
Published on April 20, 2021
Old McDonald had some…carbon?