Announcements

For a human life to form, a sperm must fertilize an egg. Michigan State University’s Yuan Wang is working to understand how the precursors of eggs and sperm are developed in embryos and what interferes with this process to cause infertility in adults.

David Douches, director of the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics Program, was recently awarded Honorary Life Membership to the Potato Association of America, the organization's highest honor.

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers.

MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur.

The Reciprocal Research Guidebook provides a framework for establishing sustainable and equitable partnerships between faculty and Indigenous Nations.

Professional development opportunities for graduate students

Researchers led by a Michigan State University professor will conduct two studies of whether infection with the COVID-19 virus or vaccination to prevent COVID-19 is affecting the menstrual cycles of women and girls. The studies, funded by the National Institutes of Health, follow anecdotal reports by some women that they had heavier or irregular menstrual cycles after they were infected with the virus or inoculated against it.

Laura McCabe has been appointed to assistant vice president for Regulatory Affairs.

Quantitative ecologists Sarah Saunders and Elise Zipkin recognized for their statistical model that provides new understanding about the threats endangered species face.

Internal grant programs including HARP, SPG and DFI, will open August 16.