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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.
Biosystems engineering student uses research, academic experiences to land internship at Nestlé

Published on September 2, 2021
Andrew Kearney performed data analysis to help the global food company reduce its environmental impact.
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?