College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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  Biosystems engineering Ph.D. student receives national award for science communication efforts

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Chelsie Boodoo, a doctoral student in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been honored by the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society for her research and outreach activities.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on May 11, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.

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  Graduating ESS student reflects on a recent internship and virtual classes

  Published on May 10, 2021
  Andrea Green majored in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Her work in classes and internships has helped her prepare for graduate school and a future career in sustainability science.

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  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources extends special recognitions for diversity, equity and inclusion

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Faculty and staff receive honors for their outstanding efforts supporting the CANR community.

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  MSU grad talks to the Class of 2021 about the importance of relationships

  Published on May 4, 2021
  CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Jessica Diaz, offers thoughts on how our communities support us and encourage our successes.

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  Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

  Published on May 3, 2021
  Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings

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  MSU grad shares how the Class of 2021 is poised to make an impact

  Published on May 3, 2021
  CANR Outstanding Student Leadership awardee, Ashley Prince, talks to undergrads about resilience, empowerment and growth to help change the world for the better.

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  Student follows in family’s construction footsteps

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Senior Sabrina Maniaci uses her knowledge, skills and opportunities at MSU to prepare for career as a project engineer following graduation.

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  MSU senior combines scientific background with interest in environmental policy and advocacy

  Published on April 9, 2021
  Angela Yuan switched majors to environmental studies and sustainability to better connect with her passion for conservation and water resources protection.

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  SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

  Published on April 5, 2021
  Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU.

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  Forestry Student Spotlight – Lee Spangler

  Published on April 1, 2021
  Lee Spangler shares his passion on public education and the many benefits of forests

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  MSU to launch virtual reality application supporting diversity, equity and inclusion

  Published on March 31, 2021
  This new A Mile in My Shoes application will enable people to interact with real-world scenarios of racism, microaggressions and biases to help increase awareness and empathy for others.

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  Students host event exploring socioeconomic equity in higher education

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Entomology graduate student Dan Turner shares about organizing an event with Harvard sociologist Anthony Jack and explains why entomology students are passionate about this topic.

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  Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Shivan Gc

  Published on March 11, 2021
  Shivan Gc, Ph.D. Candidate, is interested is the economics and decision making processes of natural resource management using economic models and social theories.

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  Biosystems engineering student hopes to open free clinic in Africa

  Published on February 25, 2021
  Yassah Bah-Deh, a biosystems engineering junior, aspires to create a global foundation to help minority women and children.

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  Book fosters honest discussion among grad students

  Published on February 24, 2021
  MSU Entomology graduate students describe the value of recognizing socioeconomic barriers in higher education and their desire for change in the system.

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  Grad Spotlight: Godwin Nutsugah

  Published on February 16, 2021
  Godwin is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) M.S. program.

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  Savala receives 2021 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

  Published on February 16, 2021
  Leonard Savala, III, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Month.

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  Learning and acting together for racial equity

  Published on February 10, 2021
  In our first-ever at a glance update, we are sharing highlights of how we and our partners are changing to work more equitably and inclusively.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”