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A Silver Lining for Extreme Electronics

Michigan State researchers are building tougher circuits to help withstand the grueling demands of energy production, space exploration and more.

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New Poll Reveals Public Disconnect on Food and Climate Change

The spring 2021 MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals public beliefs of how food production affects climate change, including a rising interest in meat alternatives.

$3.7M Grant to Advance Early Intervention for Children with Autism

A multi-institution research team has earned more than $12 million total from the National Institute for Mental Health, or NIMH, to fund a multi-site clinical trial examining effective early intervention methods for toddlers with or at-risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

MSU Earns Global Ranking for Impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Michigan State University has earned global accolades for its progress in working toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — including being named No. 1 in a key area.

Announcements

Ren and Shipley Named Guggenheim Fellows

Jun 26, 2026

Two MSU professors have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows: Xuefei Ren, a professor of sociology in the College of Social Science, and Lara Shipley, assistant professor of photography in the College of Arts and Letters’ Department of Art, Art History and Design.

Michigan State University Advances One Health Research at Summit

Jun 16, 2026

This faculty-based initiative brought together more than 600 researchers to shape interdisciplinary pathways and position MSU as a national leader in One Health.

Research Foundation Announces New Rosenberg Center Headquarters

Jun 16, 2026

The MSU Research Foundation is investing $20 million in the new Rosenberg Center, a campus hub that will bring together startups, researchers, investors and industry partners to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.

Frank Honored for Advances in Sociological Methods

Jun 15, 2026

MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor Kenneth Frank received the American Sociological Association’s Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award for pioneering contributions to sociological research methods.

Woodruff Earns Election to Two of the World’s Most Prestigious Scholarly Societies

Jun 9, 2026

Woodruff has been elected to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society, recognizing her groundbreaking work in reproductive biology and fertility preservation research.

Department of Energy Renews 60-Year Partnership

Jun 4, 2026

A renewed $13.6 million Department of Energy grant will support MSU’s Plant Research Laboratory through 2029 as researchers work to better understand photosynthesis and develop more resilient, productive plants for agriculture, bioenergy and biotechnology.