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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet the work from home colleagues of CSUS

Published on April 13, 2020
There are many new, friendly faces in our work from home offices! Meet the pets and children keeping CSUS staff and faculty company.
2020 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on March 26, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
CSUS professor receives CANR Excellence in Teaching – Established Teacher Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Michael Everett to receive 2020 CANR Excellence in Teaching - Established Teacher Award at ANR Week
CSUS alumnus receives CANR Outstanding Alumnus Award

Published on February 25, 2020
Thomas Bailey to receive 2020 CANR Outstanding Alumnus Award at ANR Week.
CSUS student awards and accomplishments: Spring 2020

Published on February 10, 2020
These students in the Department of Community Sustainability are being recognized for their excellent work.
More beans, more healthy communities

Published on February 7, 2020
Rural indigenous families in Guatemala are growing and eating more beans, thanks to an outreach team from Michigan State University.
Selling beans at a convenience store

Published on February 7, 2020
People who participated in the MASFRIJOL Project found creative ways to use and sell the beans they grew.
New attitudes toward nutrition in Guatemala

Published on February 7, 2020
The MASFRIJOL Project had a major impact on the food choices people made.
Fishing communities can model ecosystems as accurately as scientific experts

Published on January 16, 2020
Department of Community Sustainability researchers have demonstrated that fisheries stakeholders can accurately predict how pike interact with humans and other wildlife species in freshwater lakes.
MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan

Published on November 18, 2019
The National Science Foundation awarded Michigan State University close to $1 million over the next five years to study renewable energy options and adoption in tribal and non-tribal communities.
MSU master’s student named James Beard Foundation National Scholar

Published on November 15, 2019
Vanessa García Polanco is the first James Beard Foundation National Scholar from Michigan and Michigan State University.
International perspective and experiences support student growth at Michigan State University

Published on September 23, 2019
Quentin Tyler, associate dean and director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, shares how international experiences and perspectives provide opportunities for student growth.
2019 CSUS Student Photo Contest

Published on September 9, 2019
Did you take great photos during your job, internship, study abroad, or research this summer? We'd love to see them! Share your photos to be entered into a random drawing for a CSUS t-shirt.
Four MSU affiliates elected to Board of U.S. Society for Ecological Economics

Published on August 5, 2019
MSU faculty and students are hoping to make big contributions to the field of ecological economics.
Food@MSU hits the road for Our Table discussion

Published on June 16, 2019
Michigan State University holds conversation on agricultural cooperatives in Lapeer