MSU-led Effort Spawns Creation of New Migratory Freshwater Fish Database
A Michigan State University-led team of scientists has assembled the North American Freshwater Migratory Fish Database, which brings together life history information on 1,250 species to inform conservation practices.
Climate Change Research & Outreach
Sustainable agriculture, low-carbon building materials, solar energy and more. MSU's research and outreach efforts around climate change are growing as we work toward a greener future.
Ph.D. Student Receives National Award for Efforts to Improve LGBTQIA+ Health
Wilfredo Flores, Ph.D. candidate in writing, rhetoric, and American cultures at Michigan State University who graduated this spring, is being recognized for his dedication to delivering health and medical knowledge to LGBTQIA+ people.
Examining the Role of Microbes in Climate Change
The American Society for Microbiology has issued a new report, “Microbes and Climate Change: Science, People, and Impacts,” examining the relationship between microbes and climate change.
PET scanner arrives at Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Center
Michigan's first total body PET/CT scanner arrived on May 9 at the Michigan State University Radiopharmacy in the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building.
Crandall receives $1.9 million NIH grant to study brain behavior
The National Institutes of Health awarded Shane Crandall a five-year, $1.9 million grant to study how neocortical feedback projections influence sensory processing in the brain.
Will Climate Change Increase the Risk of Aflatoxin in U.S. Corn?
As climate change continues to alter weather patterns around the planet including the Midwest, researchers at Michigan State University are modeling the impact on crops such as corn.
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams Officially Opens
Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, opened its doors to discovery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 2 May.
Strategic Plan 2030 Research Implementation
Learn more about the Discovery, Creativity and Innovation for Excellence and Global Impact pillar of the strategic plan.
Featured Program: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
The EEB's work spans a breathtaking swath of life, across the globe from molecules to the biosphere. Studying and teaching biodiversity's origins and maintenance, the program is inspired by the diverse community we make.