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Why 10 Cents Matters: A Framework

Published on July 31, 2020
This resource describes how 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms works and the impacts it can have. This state-funded pilot program matches what schools spend on Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and legumes with grants of up to 10 cents per meal.
Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Sixth Edition

Published on March 31, 2021
The sixth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System, Eighth Edition

Published on January 18, 2021
An annotated bibliography of resources and publications on structural racism in the U.S. food system. Food sovereignty is a theme of many of the new references.
Measuring Racial Equity in the Food System: Established and Suggested Metrics

Published on May 6, 2019
This tool contains 86 metrics to help hold ourselves accountable for progress towards a more equitable food system.
Michigan State University to host public conversation on GMOs

Published on October 3, 2018
You're invited to join Our Table on October 25, 2018 for a free discussion on the science behind GMOs
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.
SPDC interior design students win second place in the 2018 Design Challenge Competition

Published on November 20, 2018
On Sept. 26, 2018, an MSU ID student group earned second place in the 2018 Design Challenge Competition presented by the Home Builders Associate of Southeastern Michigan’s Professional Women in Building Council and Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.
Entomology awards John M. Clark its distinguished alumnus award

Published on June 8, 2020
A toxicologist at heart, Clark’s entomology studies gave him the skills to flourish with his pesticide resistance and mode of action studies.
Allison Zahorec awarded prestigious pre-doctoral fellowship by the National Science Foundation

Published on April 13, 2020
Zahorec will research soil microarthropods in bioenergy cropland and their contributions to soil’s ability to store carbon and lessen climate warming.
Entomology undergrad shares love of bugs with peers and public through leadership

Published on October 20, 2020
Brenna Jeffs talks about her service as Bug Club president, educating the public as a Bug House volunteer, and how she came to love entomology.
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.
Maria Davis’ integrated experience at MSU is right fit for provost skills

Published on November 12, 2020
Entomology alumna Maria Davis, now a college provost, values skills developed from teaching, field research and mentoring.
Haosu Cong reflects on how insects were woven into his life and eventually became a career focus

Published on October 29, 2020
Graduate student Haosu Cong has found a real connection between insects and himself and is proud to have become an entomologist.
Entomology’s Bugged on remote working and flourishing

Published on May 22, 2020
Constraints for containing the novel coronavirus are keeping most of us off campus, but work, challenges and success continue as you’ll see in this issue of Bugged.
Jenna Walters’ research explores impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination

Published on March 1, 2021
Graduate student Jenna Walters shares her passion for entomology and insect photography, and her research on the impacts of extreme heat on blueberry pollination.
Book of Black entomologists’ memoirs shows young people the possibilities

Published on July 2, 2020
Book co-editor Willye Bryan says young Black people need to see individuals who look like them in the field of entomology as an incentive to choose the field as a career.
Michael Kalwajtys learns more about the world around him through entomology

Published on July 16, 2020
Undergraduate student Michael Kalwajtys shares experiences with entomology and how its uniqueness offers endless opportunities to go outside and learn hands-on.
Friend and mentor inspired Louise Labbate to pursue career in entomology

Published on July 24, 2020
Graduate student Louise Labbate talks about her time at MSU and how a fellow Spartan sparked her desire to learn more about entomology.
Monarch research takes flight in a social distancing world

Published on June 4, 2020
Responding to restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these field researchers reorganized and are amplifying their monarch conservation study through the power of citizen science.
Plant chemicals are a trick or treat for insects

Published on August 21, 2020
MSU researchers’ work may help plant breeders create crop seed mixes less attractive to pests based on plant chemical diversity.