As the premier land-grant university in the United States and a leading global public research institution, Michigan State University is where big questions meet real-world solutions. Spartan researchers are exploring the unknown, solving urgent problems and advancing knowledge that changes lives — in Michigan and around the world. From a 145-year-and-counting seed experiment to modern-day advances in supply chains and packaging and much more, MSU researchers continue to make a difference across the globe.

Explore 26 ways Spartan research is improving lives — from A to Z. These examples offer just a glimpse into the wide-ranging impact Spartans are making every day through discovery and innovation.