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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.
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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.
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Monkeyflowers Thrive in Salty Spray That Kills Other Plants

MSU researchers have uncovered how coastal monkeyflowers survive salty ocean spray, a discovery that could help scientists develop more salt-resilient crops.
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.
NIH Awards Multi-University Team Over $4M to Improve Women’s Health
A $4.6 million NIH award is supporting an MSU-led research team working to improve women’s health through advanced computer models that account for hormonal changes across the lifespan.
MSU Maintains High Ranking for Research by Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly ranked MSU among the nation’s top research universities, recognizing its research strength, doctoral education, and faculty accomplishments.
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.