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2 MSU Undergraduates Named Voyager Scholarship Awardees

Two MSU undergraduates were selected for the prestigious Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship, recognizing their commitment to public service and community impact.
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Avian Flu During Pregnancy: Study Maps How Virus Reaches Offspring

As avian flu continues to spread among birds and mammals, MSU researchers are helping uncover how the virus may affect pregnancy, offspring development, and long-term health outcomes.
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The Research Behind Stanislav Khristenko's 24 Preludes

MSU pianist Stanislav Khristenko’s new album, 24 Preludes, combines performance and scholarly research to explore five centuries of music through works by 24 composers.
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MSU Researchers Work Toward Universal Flu, HIV Vaccines

MSU researchers are using a new NIH grant to study a viral process shared by influenza and HIV, work that could lead to broader vaccines and new antiviral treatments.
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Helping Wireless Devices Find Their Location Without GPS

MSU researchers have developed a new technology that allows wireless systems to synchronize and determine their position without GPS, improving performance in environments where satellite signals are unavailable.
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Researchers Show Adult Retinas Can Repair Themselves

New findings from MSU reveal that adult retinal cells retain an unexpected ability to repair and reconnect, opening new possibilities for treating inherited blindness.
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Iron Helped Scientists Trace Earth’s Oxygen. Now It’s Telling a Bigger Story

MSU researchers found that ancient iron records capture signals of Earth’s changing landscapes, offering a new tool for understanding the planet’s history.
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Why Ancient Grasslands, Once Plowed, Don’t Grow Back the Same

New research shows that ancient grasslands often fail to fully recover after being plowed, as fast-growing species replace the long-lived native plants that once defined these ecosystems.
Announcements
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.
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.
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.
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso to Be Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Agronomic Research
MSU scientist Bruno Basso is being recognized for pioneering precision agriculture research that helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs, and protect the environment.
15 MSU Faculty Receive Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program Awards
The Michigan State University Office of Research and Innovation has selected 15 faculty members to receive support through the inaugural MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program. The program supports health-related research while providing postdoctoral scholars with mentorship and training opportunities to advance their development as independent investigators.
USDA Awards More Than $16.2M for MSU Greenhouse Renovations
New USDA funding will help MSU upgrade its research greenhouses with advanced lighting, environmental controls and other technology to support cutting-edge plant research.