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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.
GeoAI

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.
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Light-Scattering Technology Boosts Algae Biomass Production Sixfold

Researchers have developed a low-energy way to distribute sunlight more evenly throughout algae cultivation systems.
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Better Data Reveals Women’s Overlooked Role in Global Fisheries

New MSU research highlights the value of detailed environmental data, finding women make up more than twice the share of the small-scale fisheries workforce than previously reported.
Announcements
Q&A with Nick Miller, Director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center
In this Q&A, Nick Miller, director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center, shares insights on the value of industry-sponsored research, resources available to help faculty connect with corporate partners, and steps researchers can take to initiate successful collaborations.
MSU Graduate Researchers Receive Support to Advance Promising Approaches to Cancer Detection and Treatment
MSU's ORI and the Aitch Foundation have selected three graduate students as recipients of the 2026 Aitch Foundation Fellowship. Each fellowship provides $30,000 in support for a 12-month period, enabling recipients to advance innovative research projects with the potential to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Luedtke Awarded 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize
Michigan State University doctoral student Christian Luedtke has been awarded the 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize, which recognizes graduate student research with the potential to advance scientific discovery while creating economic impact through practical applications.
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.
Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund has made its first investments, supporting two early-stage companies developing technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
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.