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Good Chemistry: Key Hires Advance Future of Science at MSU

Two key Michigan State University hires are paving the way for significant advances in chemistry and related sciences.
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New Microscope Tool Delivers Online Alternative to In-Person Lab Experience

Faculty and student duo develop rock-solid method to provide lab experiences virtually.
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How Good is Your Sense of Smell?

For older adults, having a poor sense of smell may indicate a higher risk of pneumonia.
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How COVID May Reshape the Future of Autism Education

The shift to online learning in the past year has presented significant challenges for children and families, especially for autistic children who often struggle with changes in routine and the engagement required for remote instruction.
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A Silver Lining for Extreme Electronics

Michigan State researchers are building tougher circuits to help withstand the grueling demands of energy production, space exploration and more.
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New Poll Reveals Public Disconnect on Food and Climate Change

The spring 2021 MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals public beliefs of how food production affects climate change, including a rising interest in meat alternatives.
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$3.7M Grant to Advance Early Intervention for Children with Autism

A multi-institution research team has earned more than $12 million total from the National Institute for Mental Health, or NIMH, to fund a multi-site clinical trial examining effective early intervention methods for toddlers with or at-risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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MSU Earns Global Ranking for Impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Michigan State University has earned global accolades for its progress in working toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — including being named No. 1 in a key area.
Announcements
McCusker Receives Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
James K. McCusker, a University Research Foundation Professor in the College of Natural Science, has been awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Mond-Nyholm Prize for Inorganic Chemistry.
Jain Awarded BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor at MSU, has received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Information and Communication Technologies, alongside Michael I. Jordan of UC Berkeley, for their foundational work in machine learning and its broad societal impact.
10 MSU Faculty Members Earn University Distinguished Professor Designation
Ten Michigan State University faculty have been named University Distinguished Professors in recognition of their outstanding achievements in teaching, research and public service.
Woodruff Receives Highest Award From Society for the Study of Reproduction
Michigan State University Research Foundation Professor Teresa K. Woodruff is the 2025 recipient of the Carl G. Hartman Award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Woodruff, an internationally recognized expert in ovarian biology and reproductive science, will receive the award in Washington, D.C. at the society’s annual meeting in late July.
Bringing the Heat: Researchers Convene to Discuss the Impacts of Extreme Heat
Researchers convened on May 14, 2025, at the Wharton Center for the interdisciplinary research forum Heat Stress: Challenges to Human and Animal Health, on the impacts of heat stressors on people, plants, and animals.
Henderson Receives National Press Photographers Association Educator of the Year Award
Jarrad Henderson, artist in residence at MSU’s School of Journalism, was recently presented the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Educator of the Year Award for his outstanding work as a visual journalism educator.