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How to Stop the Human Waste Problem on Michigan Beaches

Throughout the state, several lakeshores have temporarily closed, often due to E. coli contamination and Joan Rose says the source of some of that contamination is human waste from septic tanks.
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MSU Researchers Create More Realistic Synthetic Human Mini Hearts

Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models.
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FRIB Creates 5 New Isotopes

In creating five new isotopes, an international research team working at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University has brought the stars closer to Earth.
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Making Voice-Activated Artificial Intelligence More Accessible

As artificial intelligence technology advances, one area lags behind: voice-activated AI. For the more than 80 million people who stutter, voice AI technologies, which are increasingly being used in job hiring practices, can still be impossible to navigate.
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MSU Researchers Find Early, Promising Glioblastoma Treatment

A team of Michigan State University scientists has unveiled a potential game-changer in the fight against glioblastoma, the most common and currently incurable form of brain cancer.
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MSU Takes New Science Teaching Approach to the Rural South

It’s no secret that students in high schools across the nation struggle with learning science, even those with extensive resources and support. But students living in the U.S. rural South — where one in six live below the poverty line — face even more barriers to learning science.
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Uncovering New Insights Into Shoreline Impacts of Great Lakes Ice

Researchers are using drones, phones and a cryogenic wave tank to learn more about freshwater coasts.
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Analyzing Historical Crop Yields Can Reveal Key Soil Health Insights

Newly published research from Michigan State University shows how evaluating historical crop yields across distinct areas of agricultural fields can provide farmers with essential information on soil health characteristics and carbon sequestration.
Announcements
Yumibe Named a Research Foundation Professor
In recognition of his influential scholarship in film and media studies and his contributions to Michigan State University’s research mission, Joshua Yumibe has been named an MSU Research Foundation Professor. He is among just four MSU faculty members to earn this prestigious designation in 2025.
Liu Awarded Young Investigator Award for Making AI Safer
Sijia Liu, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), was presented the Aharon Katzir Young Investigator Award from International Neural Network Society (INNS) during its 2025 joint conference in Rome, Italy, in early July.
Barton Named Fellow of the Electrochemical Society
Scott Calabrese Barton of Michigan State University has joined a renowned group of 12 experts in the U.S. and abroad as a Fellow in The Electrochemical Society (ECS). A professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS), he was selected in recognition of his technological and service contributions to the society.
Sant’Ambrogio Elected to American Law Institute
Michigan State University College of Law Dean Michael Sant’Ambrogio has been elected to the American Law Institute, or ALI, one of the nation’s most respected organizations dedicated to clarifying and improving the law.
Ferguson Receives National Ubuntu Award From LSAC
Mary Ann Ferguson, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Equity Services at Michigan State University College of Law, has received the 2025 Camille deJorna Ubuntu Award from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
Lajnef Joins ISP As Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships
Michigan State University has appointed Nizar Lajnef, professor and associate chair for graduate studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as associate dean for research and strategic partnerships in International Studies and Programs (ISP).