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A construction worker uses a power tool at a job site, creating a cloud of airborne dust during cutting or grinding work

MSU AI Innovation Supports 2.2M U.S. Workers Exposed to Toxic Dust

MSU researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system to assist with more timely and accurate interpretation of X-ray images.
MSU School of Packaging professor Muhammad Rabnawaz stands in front of the Michigan State University School of Packaging sign

MSU Scientist Receives $540K Grant from National Science Foundation to Advance Biodegradable Packaging

An MSU researcher received a $540,000 NSF grant to develop biodegradable, microplastic-free packaging materials using artificial intelligence and advanced materials science.
Two Michigan State University psychologists, Dr. Jae Puckett and Dr. Aldo Barrita

$65K Grant to Assess LGBTQ+ Health Disparities Across Michigan

MSU researchers received a $65,000 grant to study health disparities and healthcare access among LGBTQ+ residents across Michigan.
A group of scientists standing around a semiconductor machine

Building for the Future of Space and Semiconductors

A new NSF-funded facility at MSU will help researchers develop and test advanced semiconductor technologies designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space.
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New Study: Personality Is Key in Hiring Effective Leaders

A new MSU study found that the personality traits that help people become leaders are not always the same traits that make them effective leaders.
Unlocking the Cosmic Recipe for Strontium

Unlocking the Cosmic Recipe for Strontium

MSU researchers helped uncover how stars produce strontium, a discovery that brings scientific models closer to matching observations of some of the universe’s oldest stars.
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Researchers Partnering to Advance Equitable Urban Clean Energy

A new collaboration between MSU and U-M will explore how residents can play a greater role in shaping clean energy projects in their neighborhoods.
Bacteria

Bacteria That Change Their Diet to Survive Inside the Body

By uncovering how staph bacteria use sulfur as both fuel and protection, MSU scientists are identifying potential vulnerabilities that could make antibiotic-resistant infections easier to treat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.