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New Free Science Curriculum Aims To Transform Elementary Classrooms

A new free elementary science curriculum now available nationwide could reshape how young students learn science — and a Michigan State University professor helped lead its development.

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How To Build Dams To Best Protect Community, Environment

New research from Michigan State University finds that without better planning and community involvement, dam projects risk repeating decades-old mistakes — raising important questions about dam construction and hydroelectricity projects.
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Researchers Explore Maple Sap As Hydration Option During Cancer Treatment

Michigan State University researchers are exploring maple sap as a natural hydration option during cancer treatment, studying its potential to support hydration and recovery for survivors.
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Reducing Fear Is Critical for Improving Trust in Law Enforcement, According to Study

New research from Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice sought to understand some of the explanations for fear of unjustified police harm.
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Developing More Accessible Mental Health Screening Tool for Autistic Adolescents

Michigan State University researchers are redesigning mental health screening tools for autistic teens using clearer language, visual supports and teen collaboration to improve anxiety and depression detection.
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Trees Improve Health — but Not for Everyone

Being around trees is proven to enhance health, from lowering stress to increasing longevity. However, a new national study led by Amber Pearson reveals a surprise: The biological benefits of nature are not experienced equally across all populations.
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Advancing Dairy Cow Fertility and Farm Success

Research from Michigan State University Professor J. Richard Pursley is trailblazing an area within dairy cattle management that Wendell Van Gunst says is essential to keep farms profitable.
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Flessner Publishes New Book on Southern Africa’s Water History

John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, has released a new book exploring one of Southern Africa’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Announcements
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.
FRIB Receives Genesis Mission Award for AI-Powered Research
FRIB and Argonne National Laboratory received a Genesis Mission Phase I award to develop artificial intelligence tools that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope separators are operated.
FRIB's Witek Nazarewicz Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
FRIB chief scientist Witek Nazarewicz receives one of Poland’s highest scientific honors for his contributions to nuclear physics.
MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Leadership
Jason Rowntree received NCR-SARE's Hero Recognition for his long-term leadership and contributions to sustainable agriculture across the North Central region.
Seed Grants Nurture New Directions and Collaborations Campus Wide
MSU’s Ecology, Evolution and Behavior program awarded seed grants to 12 interdisciplinary research teams, providing early funding to help launch innovative projects and secure future external research support across fields ranging from AI to conservation and public health.
12 MSU Scholars, Students Named Fulbright Finalists
The Fulbright Program has selected five Michigan State University faculty members and seven students as finalists for the 2026–27 academic year.