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Michigan Sea Grant Internship connects student to science, stewardship and career pathways
Published on September 30, 2026
Zoey Crossley worked with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory to study freshwater acidification in Lake Huron. -
Connect Fire, Land and Global Supply Chains through Telecoupling
Published on September 29, 2026
Former CSIS postdoctoral fellow James Millington returned to share how telecoupling and human-centered modeling can reveal connections among fire, land use, global supply chains, and environmental change. -
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027
Published on September 28, 2026
The course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and become effective stewards of Michigan's inland lakes. -
25 years of sturgeon research: MSU celebrates conservation success at Black Lake
Published on September 8, 2026
Sturgeon Palooza will commemorate a quarter century of research, restoration and partnerships that have helped revive Michigan's iconic lake sturgeon population. -
From Beijing to Six Continents: Summer School Advances Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research
Published on September 4, 2026
More than 160 participants from six continents joined a hybrid program at Beijing Normal University to explore telecoupling, metacoupling, and global sustainability challenges. -
Is this aquatic plant invasive?
Published on September 2, 2026
Learn to distinguish between invasive and native aquatic plants of Michigan with our series of illustrated identification cards. -
Remembering Dr. Howard Tanner
Published on August 27, 2026
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Department of Fisheries and Wildlife alumnus Howard Tanner. -
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science
Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records. -
Bridging disciplines to address invasive species and disease risks in the pet trade
Published on July 27, 2026
MSU researchers collaborate with the pet trade to better understand invasive species and pathogen introductions, evaluate prevention strategies, and develop science-based recommendations that support ecosystems and responsible pet ownership. -
The milfoils: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Published on July 17, 2026
Discover the differences between Michigan’s native, beneficial watermilfoil plant species and their non-native counterparts. -
Beyond Panda Conservation Today: A Framework for a Changing World
Published on June 19, 2026
New study led by Michigan State University introduces a decision-support framework that helps conservation managers evaluate whether today's strategies will remain effective as climate change reshapes habitats and ecosystems. -
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona
Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021. -
Steelhead stocking connects Spartans to the Red Cedar River
Published on May 19, 2026
MSU community members gathered along the Red Cedar River on April 28 for a steelhead stocking. Hosted by the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club and Michigan DNR partners, the event highlighted fish stocking efforts in Michigan waterways. -
Fellowship focus: Maison Fellowship advances raptor research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Published on May 12, 2026
Funding from the Joseph Laurence Maison Fellowship is powering Fisheries and Wildlife graduate student Nick Alioto’s research on the migratory behavior of red-tailed hawks in Michigan. -
MSU researchers receive $148K NSF grant to create wetlands partnership
Published on May 12, 2026
Project will focus on developing education plans and activities related to wetlands that address community needs and increase participants’ scientific literacy and engagement.