oldentomologybldg.png

News

Chips

Researchers Develop 5 New Potato Varieties To Bolster US Chip Supply

Researchers at Michigan State University developed five new potato varieties to improve disease resistance, storage and reliability, helping strengthen the U.S. chip supply.
Solar panel farm

Solar Farms May Still Be Farms

Growing alfalfa and grass between solar panels may offer a scalable, cost-effective way to combine farming and energy production in the Midwest.
Emily Parker

Global Warming May Be a Boon for This Aggressive Prairie Plant

Climate warming may give aggressive prairie plants a stronger advantage by offsetting insect damage and boosting their growth, spread and overall dominance in ecosystems.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve

Africa’s Ecosystems Are Becoming More Alike Than They Appear

Human-driven habitat fragmentation is making Africa’s ecosystems more alike, reshaping food webs and threatening biodiversity—even in protected areas.
Top of the Beaumont Tower

Researchers Receive Grant To Study AI, Digital Marketing in Plant Sales

Researchers at Michigan State University received a grant to study how AI and digital strategies can improve online plant sales. The project explores how personalization and AI-generated content influence consumer trust and purchasing behavior.
Pitch MI Attendees watching presentation

Michigan Startup Wins $1M Investment at Statewide PitchMI Competition

An Ann Arbor startup won $1M at a statewide pitch competition backed by Michigan State University Research Foundation. The company’s in-game advertising tech highlights Michigan’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Doctor giving diagnosis to patient about uterus

Researchers Expand the Search for Hormone-Free Endometriosis Treatments

Researchers at Michigan State University are advancing the search for hormone-free endometriosis treatments. Their work explores repurposing existing drugs to reduce pain and improve fertility outcomes.
Person teaching child to hulahoop

Research Powers App To Build Early Movement Skills

Research from Michigan State University powers a new app helping young children build motor skills through short, engaging activities. The tool supports early development for families and educators.
Announcements
Spartan Researchers Convene for One Health Research Workshops
Faculty voices are helping shape the future of One Health Research at MSU, where interconnected health challenges meet collaborative, real-world solutions.
Douglas Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Belgium
Philosopher Heather Douglas of Michigan State University was awarded an honorary doctorate in Belgium for her influential work on science, ethics and public trust.
Malete and Pfeiffer Named Gwen Norrell Professors
Two Michigan State University professors were named Gwen Norrell Professors, recognizing their work in youth sport and student-athlete well-being. Their research will advance physical, mental and developmental outcomes for young athletes.
Cooley Named Lansing’s Next Poet Laureate
Suban Nur Cooley, assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, has been named Lansing’s next poet laureate and will serve the greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.
Law School Celebrates 25 Years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute marks 25 years of hands-on legal training rooted in advocacy and real-world experience. The program continues to shape future trial lawyers through immersive, practice-based learning.
Professor and Alum Earn International Outstanding Publication Award for Second Language Acquisition Research
A Michigan State University professor and alum earned an international award for research on how people learn second languages. Their study supports a widely used model of language skill development.