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Wastewater Testing Explored To Track Michigan’s Cyclospora Outbreak

MSU researchers are exploring wastewater surveillance to track Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak, helping identify hotspots, monitor infection trends and guide public health responses.
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5 Researchers Using Data, Gen AI, Policy Analysis to Shape Mobility Advancement

From smarter vehicles to safer transportation systems, five Michigan State University researchers are using data, generative AI and policy analysis to shape the future of mobility.
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Beautiful Science: Spartan Research Creates Art

MSU researchers reveal the unexpected beauty behind scientific discoveries, transforming research findings into striking images that showcase the wonders of the natural world.
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Ask the Expert: How GeoAI Is Reshaping Land Monitoring

Geospatial artificial intelligence is helping scientists analyze satellite data, monitor environmental changes and better understand Earth’s complex landscapes.
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Scientists Are Lowering Barriers to Big Data From Space

MSU researchers are making satellite data more accessible, helping scientists better understand Earth’s landscapes and predict how species may respond to environmental changes.
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Student Designers Turn Greenhouse Into Runway

Student designers transformed MSU’s Horticulture Gardens into a runway for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing creativity, collaboration and original designs.
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MSU Guide Challenges Misconceptions About Stuttering

A new MSU Bias Busters guide combines research and lived experiences to challenge misconceptions about stuttering and promote more inclusive conversations.
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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.
Announcements
Flint Awards Highest Civic Honor to MSU's Mona Hanna
MSU’s Mona Hanna received a key to the city of Flint in recognition of her transformative impact on public health and child advocacy.
Nwando Achebe Elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, recognizing her outstanding contributions to historical scholarship and African history.
FRIB Receives Genesis Mission Award for AI-Powered Research
FRIB and Argonne National Laboratory received a Genesis Mission Phase I award to develop artificial intelligence tools that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope separators are operated.
FRIB's Witek Nazarewicz Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
FRIB chief scientist Witek Nazarewicz receives one of Poland’s highest scientific honors for his contributions to nuclear physics.
MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Leadership
Jason Rowntree received NCR-SARE's Hero Recognition for his long-term leadership and contributions to sustainable agriculture across the North Central region.
Seed Grants Nurture New Directions and Collaborations Campus Wide
MSU’s Ecology, Evolution and Behavior program awarded seed grants to 12 interdisciplinary research teams, providing early funding to help launch innovative projects and secure future external research support across fields ranging from AI to conservation and public health.