$10M Grant Will Advance Science Education in the Rural South
CREATE’s research and partnerships reveal that science instruction—especially in lower grades and low-income schools—often receives less attention, widening the achievement gap between these and more affluent communities. To address this, Michigan State University scholars are expanding their innovative Collaborate Science (ColSci) curriculum to strengthen science and literacy learning and spark student engagement.
Championing Epistemic Justice in Music Education
Juliet Hess has long been a voice for equity and inclusion in the classroom. Now, the professor of music education at the Michigan State University College of Music is set to publish her latest book which presents practical ways to honor and embolden knowers across a range of minoritized student populations.
Researchers Highlight Technological Improvements in Identifying Gene Traits
Two papers by Michigan State University researchers in spatial transcriptomics were recently published in Nature Communications. The technology presented has the potential to make an impact in cancer treatments, as genetic information about the environment surrounding tumors can make an impact on a patient’s immune response.
Farming Meets Solar Power in New MSU Project
Michigan State University scientists plan to build a first-of-its-kind outdoor lab to study how solar panels placed alongside crops could save water, improve soil health and support ecosystems, all while boosting farmers’ bottom line and preserving farm production.
The Drone Revolution Meets the Farm
A new study offers the first comprehensive global look at how drones are reshaping agriculture. The research finds that while drone technology promises significant benefits, including higher efficiency, reduced labor, and potential environmental gains, its adoption thus far is far from uniform.
Neighborhood Violence Tied to Earlier Alcohol/Tobacco Start Among Teens
A new study led by MSU Social Work professor Anna Maria Santiago finds that teens in higher-violence neighborhoods start alcohol and tobacco earlier and at higher rates than their peers.
Rewriting the Rules of Blood Clotting: Discovery Could Transform Trauma Care
Researchers in the Luyendyk Lab are uncovering a hidden layer of biology that could reshape how we understand — and treat — trauma, wound healing, and chronic disease. Their latest work reveals a surprising twist in the story of how blood clots form and function, and could lead to new therapies for conditions ranging from traumatic tissue injury to pathologic blood clots (known as thrombosis).
How Neutrinos May Hold the Keys to Why We Exist
A Michigan State University researcher has co-led a joint analysis between two major neutrino experiments, bringing scientists closer to understanding the mystery of how the universe came to be.
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