News
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Making better decisions: Strengthening environmental policy with social and cultural evaluation
Published on September 25, 2020
A recent paper co-authored by MSU researcher Doug Bessette underscores the importance of involving Indigenous stakeholders in public policy assessments and decisions.
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Pivoting during the pandemic: Faculty develop new approaches to teaching, research
Published on September 24, 2020
Faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are developing new ways of engaging with students and conducting research amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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CSUS student seeks to support tourism in Jamaica
Published on September 17, 2020
Doctoral student came to MSU for interdisciplinary program studying tourism, land management and conservation practices.
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Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers
Published on September 15, 2020
A collaboration between Michigan State University and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is preparing tribal members to join the fisheries and wildlife management field through a graduate program.
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Cameron Webb on finding a major that gets him outdoors and keeps him on his feet
Published on September 2, 2020
Cameron’s love of the outdoors sparked his interest pursuing a career in sustainable parks and tourism.
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MSU awarded grant to expand career education opportunities in food, agriculture, and natural resources fields
Published on September 1, 2020
This three year effort will support urban Michigan students and teachers through the development of food, agriculture, and natural resources curricula and five Jr. MANRRS chapters.
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Canners at the game: The role and motivations of informal recyclers at football tailgates
Published on August 28, 2020
A recent study from CSUS graduate student Noleen Chikowore and faculty member Dr. John Kerr explores the role of informal recyclers who collect refundable cans and bottles, also known among themselves as canners.
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In memoriam: Colleagues and former students remember Frances Kaneene
Published on August 26, 2020
Supporting MSU students for more than 30 years as an advisor in academics and life.
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Letters from CSUS faculty: Dr. Chuck Nelson and Dr. Doug Bessette
Published on August 18, 2020
Dr. Nelson reflects on his 50+ years at MSU as he approaches retirement, and Dr. Bessette shares his unique perspective as an alumni and now professor in our department.
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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.
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Dr. Matt Raven honored with Distinguished Teacher Award
Published on July 15, 2020
CSUS professor Matt Raven received the 2020 American Association for Agricultural Education Distinguished Teacher Award.
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AFNRE major personalizes her MSU studies to pursue an equine career
Published on July 8, 2020
Meghan Randolph made the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major her own by pursuing coursework in equine studies at MSU.
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The wisdom of crowds: What researchers can learn from local communities of natural resources stakeholders
Published on June 30, 2020
Can natural resource stakeholders accurately estimate fish populations and human pressures on the environment?
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Sudha Kannan, CSUS graduate student, awarded prestigious Fulbright Fellowship
Published on June 16, 2020
As part of her Fulbright Fellowship, Sudha will conduct research on the impacts of electricity access on gender equality in Zambia.
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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.
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What do dunes mean to Michigan? Latest research from CSUS faculty explores perceptions of coastal sand dunes
Published on June 1, 2020
MSU researchers now understand the range of public perceptions and knowledge about Michigan’s coastal dunes.
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CSUS graduate student chosen as NOAA fellow
Published on May 15, 2020
Jessica Brunacini was selected as a fellow for the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship, a new program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Graduating senior shares what brought her to the ESS major, talks about transition to virtual learning
Published on May 7, 2020
Becky Maurer discovered her passion for the environment in her high school AP Environmental Science class. When she came to MSU, she knew she wanted to pursue a major and career that would help her learn to how to manage our environment more sustainably.
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CSUS graduate student 3D-prints PPE for Michigan medical workers
Published on May 1, 2020
Laura Castro-Diaz is participating in an MSU initiative to 3D-print personal protective equipment for medical workers.
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CSUS graduate student creates information and resource hub for food and COVID-19
Published on April 17, 2020
Vanessa García Polanco created a resource hub to facilitate communication about food systems responses to the novel coronavirus.
