Faculty Recognition

Michigan State University conducts world-class research and creative activity, ranking as one of the top 100 research universities in the world. MSU research excellence has been recognized through institutional membership in the American Association of Universities (AAU) since 1961.

The university attracts and welcomes an international community of outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty visitors to a broad range of highly ranked graduate programs, research centers, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

National and international faculty awards are an important component of institutional reputation. Each year, Michigan State University faculty members earn a variety of honors for their scholarly contributions. Some receive prizes and awards from learned societies or government agencies for specific work or career contributions.

Please review the curated lists of prestigious awards earned by your colleagues and consider those for which you might nominate others using the award application information.

Announcements

President Stanley Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Apr 29, 2022

Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences — one of the country’s leading and most historic honorary societies.

Dearing Appointed to EPA Board of Scientific Counselors

Apr 28, 2022

James Dearing, Brandt Endowed Professor in the Department of Communication, has been selected to join the United States Environmental Protection Agency Board of Scientific Counselors. The term began in March.

Liu Wins Eminent Ecologist Award

Apr 26, 2022

Michigan State University scholar Jianguo “Jack” Liu is being honored with the Eminent Ecologist Award by the Ecology Society of America (ESA)

Campeau Appointed New Director of Export Control and Trade Sanctions

Apr 25, 2022

After a national search, Krista Campeau has been appointed the new Director of Export Control and Trade Sanctions.

Five NatSci Faculty Members Honored with NSF Early CAREER Awards

Apr 7, 2022

Five Michigan State University (MSU) researchers from the College of Natural Science (NatSci)—Julia Ganz, Huan Lei, Mohammad Maghrebi, Elizabeth Munch and Johannes Pollanen—have received NSF Early CAREER Faculty Awards.

Dr. Cathy Liu Wins IPUMS Research Award

Apr 4, 2022

MSU Sociology Professor Dr. Hui (Cathy) Liu's research article "Birth Cohort Trends in Health Disparities by Sexual Orientation" has been selected as a winner of the 2021 IPUMS Research Awards, presented by the Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota.

Harry Cridge named One of Two Small Animal Gastroenterology Specialists in the World

Mar 30, 2022

Dr. Harry Cridge is one of two veterinarians in the world recognized in this specialty by the RCVS. His additional accolades include board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, as well as membership in the International Society of Feline Medicine and the RCVS.

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