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Research News
Light-Scattering Technology Boosts Algae Biomass Production Sixfold
Researchers have developed a low-energy way to distribute sunlight more evenly throughout algae cultivation systems.
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing Diamond Tech for Next-Gen Electronics
Born from MSU research, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies is advancing diamond materials that could reshape computing, sensing and national security technologies.
Spring Jenison Funding Announced for 2026
In its third round of the three-year initiative, the Jenison Fund has supported graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and both junior and senior faculty across the university, reinforcing MSU’s commitment to research continuity and excellence.
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