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New MSU STEM building to help fight climate change by storing carbon
Published on December 4, 2019
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) -- which consists of large structural planks glued together to form beams and columns -- used in MSU’s STEM facility will store carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. -
MSU Forestry’s Forest Carbon and Climate Program receives gift from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Published on December 3, 2019
The Forest Carbon and Climate Program in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University receives support from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund. -
One size does not fit all - MSU helps high schoolers build Biltmore sticks with recycled wood
Published on November 1, 2019
David MacFarlane teaches a course at Michigan State University (MSU) called “Forestry Field Methods,” where students learn the basics of tree measurements, forest navigation and forestry data collection. -
Forestry student receives American FFA Degree
Published on October 7, 2019
Eric Richard, a sophomore in MSU’s forestry program, will receive the award at the National FFA Convention & Expo -
Mia White: Reflections from a SROP Student
Published on September 17, 2019
With dreams of obtaining a Ph.D and working with underserved countries on their forestry needs, Mia knew that she wanted to gain some research experience. -
Two MSU students named MANRRS national officers
Published on September 17, 2019
Christián Henry, Micah Cuevas will serve as parliamentarian, vice president -
Planned gift to create future Forestry Scholarship Endowment
Published on August 13, 2019
Leighton and Peggy Miller recently committed to a future gift to create The Leighton and Peggy Miller Forestry Scholarship for graduate student support in the MSU Department of Forestry. -
MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction
Published on June 20, 2019
The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction. -
CANR names new leader of international programs
Published on May 20, 2019
Karim Maredia has been named a senior global scholar and the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. -
CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions
Published on April 19, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions. -
Hip hop philosophy forester to give talk at MSU
Published on April 2, 2019
Thomas Easley, Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, will give a talk to Michigan State University April 16 on integrating hip hop and forestry into his teaching and philosophy. -
First timber building of its kind in Michigan constructed at MSU
Published on April 1, 2019
The new STEM building on MSU's campus will be built with cross laminated timber technology supporting sustainable building practices that could lay the groundwork for future markets in Michigan. -
Using lignin as a sustainable alternative in biobased adhesives
Published on March 29, 2019
Mojgan Nejad, an assistant professor in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University, has been working with wood panel producers and adhesive manufacturers for several years in pursuit of alternatives to petrochemicals. -
MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students
Published on March 11, 2019
As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships. -
Advocating for representation and forming friendships
Published on February 25, 2019
Michigan State University forestry Ph.D. student Christián Henry shares how student organizations have helped MSU feel like home.