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Scholarship on the Record

From jazz and classical recordings to student collaborations, MSU faculty are turning scholarship into music that advances their art form and inspires the next generation of performers.
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Preventing Farm Nutrients From Polluting Waterways

MSU engineers are developing innovative technology that could help reduce harmful algal blooms and improve water quality in Michigan, the Great Lakes, and beyond.
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Researchers Awarded $4M to Study Testosterone and Binge Eating

By exploring the role of testosterone in binge eating, MSU researchers hope to address a major gap in women’s health research and improve care for those affected by eating disorders.
Morgen Clark and her colleagues, senior author MGI Professor Gemma Reguera and MGI Associate Professor Kazem Kashefi

Small Changes, Big Impact for Bacteria Used in Environmental Cleanup

MSU researchers discovered that small changes in the chemical environment surrounding bacteria can significantly affect how they interact with toxic metals.
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Bacterial Partners Shed Light on the Nervous System of Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

A new MSU study maps the complex nerve networks associated with the Hawaiian bobtail squid’s light organ, creating a foundation for studying how microbes interact with nervous systems.
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MSU’s ‘Little California,’ Where Almost Anything Grows

MSU’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center gives growers the science-based information they need to make decisions about new crops, technologies and management practices.
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MSU’s Prevent 2 Protect Creates Safer Schools

By bringing together mental health professionals, educators and law enforcement, MSU’s Prevent 2 Protect is helping schools prevent violence and create safer learning environments.
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The Monsters We Carry

MSU scholar Kinitra Brooks brings her expertise in Black horror, cultural anxiety and conjure traditions to a new National Geographic series on Disney+
Announcements
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso Honored for Contributions to Agronomic Research
The American Society of Agronomy and partnering scientific societies are recognizing MSU’s Bruno Basso for research that has transformed modern agricultural practices.
MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life
MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.
Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award
Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.
Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow
MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.
Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter
Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.
North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security
From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.