About MassTimber@MSU
MassTimber@MSU is a leading program at Michigan State University dedicated to advancing the use of mass timber in construction. The program focuses on research, education, and outreach to promote sustainable building practices in Michigan, the Great Lakes region and beyond.
Highlights
MiGBC + MassTimber@MSU: Mass Timber Webinar Series 
This webinar series, produced by Michigan Green Building Collaborative, will showcase four key projects across Michigan. We’ll explore the origins of each project, their successes and challenges, and how the project teams have continued to advance mass timber initiatives. This series will be moderated by Sandra Lupien, Director, MassTimber@MSU.
Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice - Next Meeting on June 24th! 
This quarterly, virtual gathering will enable those who are engaged in mass timber projects and initiatives across Michigan to access technical assistance and peer learning in a supportive and confidential environment. During the first hour, we'll have a presentation and conversation on how to specify regional wood for your mass timber projects, followed by open office hours on any mass timber topic.
News
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Sandra Lupien Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26
Published on July 1, 2025
Forestry faculty member has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct a professional product focused on mass timber policy. -
Randi Dodgson: Hardwood Mass Timber Research at Michigan Tech
Published on February 10, 2025
Randi Dodgson shared Michigan Tech’s research on Michigan hardwood and hybrid mass timber materials, focusing on the challenges with moisture content and adhesive bonding. -
Marco Lo Ricco: Comparative Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment of Mass Timber Buildings
Published on January 30, 2025
Marco Lo Ricco discussed how lifecycle assessments show mass timber’s lower global warming potential compared to other materials and how insights can guide future research. -
Manasseh Agbedam: Lignin-Based Two-Component Polyurethane Adhesive for Mass Timber Application
Published on January 22, 2025
Manasseh Agbedam shares results of his work under Dr. Mojgan Nejad’s developing and testing mass timber adhesives and coatings made from lignin. -
Sandra Lupien Gives Keynote Address at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan 2024 Annual Leadership Awards
Published on December 19, 2024
Keynote Speaker Sandra Lupien highlights the role of mass timber in sustainable building at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) Leadership Awards on December 5th.
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