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MSU researcher receives $1.9M grant to develop testing framework for PFAS toxicity

Published on January 25, 2022
Cheryl Murphy, a professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and director of the Center for PFAS Research, leads the project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program.
New MSU research details lake trout reproductive response to sea lamprey parasitism

Published on January 13, 2022
Two recently published papers examine how life history determines reproductive response of Michigan lake trout to sea lamprey attacks, as well as identifying a biomarker to more accurately quantify parasitism rates.
CSIS student has The Conversation about conservation

Published on January 6, 2022
CSIS PhD student Veronica Frans follows up a Methods in Ecology and Evolution paper by discussing broader uses for her new ways to model habitat for creatures returning to a home it will share with people.
Taylor receives top honor from the American Fisheries Society

Published on December 6, 2021
Bill Taylor has been honored with society's highest award for scientific achievement, cited as a "primary driving force" in inland waters work throughout the world.
Red meat trade serves up global health woes

Published on November 15, 2021
Red meat is being exported to countries, bringing along increased health problems.
Jamie Lake, the recipient of this year’s Clerical-Technical Recognition Award!

Published on November 10, 2021
The Clerical-Technical Award is sponsored by the Thomas and Concettina Gliozzo Endowment Fund and recognizes outstanding clerical-technical employees.
Helping smooth New Zealand sea lions’ road home

Published on November 7, 2021
PhD student Veronica Frans creates a new way of redefining New Zealand sea lions’ habitat. The work will help take the surprise out of coming across sea lions on a forest hike
Ph.D. student takes interdisciplinary approach to fisheries and wildlife

Published on November 2, 2021
Kelly Kapsar’s research looks at the relationship between humans and their environment with a focus on wildlife conservation.
Thirsty cities need a human/nature infrastructure combo

Published on October 21, 2021
MSU sustainability scientists take a holistic approach to find that human construction alone doesn't make urban water ecosystem services sustainable
NSF grant supports exploring Arctic’s complex human-nature changes in Bering Strait

Published on October 20, 2021
A $1.54 million National Science Foundation grant will support exploring consequences of climate change, natural resource development, shipping, and tourism in the Arctic.
MSU student focuses her biology and natural resources career path with internship

Published on October 11, 2021
Fisheries and wildlife student Kailee Pearson worked as a field technician in the Upper Peninsula with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ wildlife program over the summer.
Register free for Innovations in Partnerships in Global Fisheries and Aquaculture

Published on October 8, 2021
A virtual side event to the Borlaug dialogue examines the role of partnerships in alleviating global hunger and malnutrition in the context of aquatic food systems.
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.
MSU group partners to harness the data revolution

Published on September 28, 2021
Members of the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability will use $1 million to collaborate on a new NSF-funded national initiative to understand climate change and disaster risks and impacts.
Two Ph.D. students named for cloud computing fellowships

Published on September 21, 2021
CSIS's Veronica Frans and Nan Jia named MSU Cloud Computing Fellows by Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research.