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Endowed chairs lead to big ideas
Published on January 4, 2016
Fifteen years ago, internationally known plant biologist Dean Della Penna was in the midst of being recruited by other institutions — and he could have gone anywhere. But Della Penna and his wife (also a plant biologist) ultimately chose MSU. -
Wild bee decline threatens U.S. crop production
Published on December 22, 2015
The first national study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they're disappearing in many of the country's most-important farmlands. -
MSU animal agriculture scientists receive more than $600k in grants
Published on December 16, 2015
Fifteen Michigan State University researchers and Extension specialists have received more than $600,000 in grants to be used to help advance the state's animal agriculture industry. -
Reviving the land, seeding the future
Published on December 3, 2015
Soil scientist Lisa Tiemann is working with Uganda to gather data on soil conditions and introduce sustainable agricultural practices. -
James Miller named 2015 Entomological Society of America Fellow
Published on December 1, 2015
James Miller, MSU entomology professor, has been elected a 2015 Fellow of the Entomological Society of America for his pioneering research in insect physiology, chemical ecology and behavior that has significantly enhanced insect detection and management. -
Zabadal stepping down as coordinator of southwest Michigan research center
Published on December 1, 2015
After more than 25 years of service, Tom Zabadal has announced that he will step down as coordinator of the Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. -
Four MSU scientists named AAAS Fellows
Published on November 23, 2015
Four Michigan State University scientists were named AAAS Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2015. -
Study counters long-time practice of prescribing more fertility hormones
Published on November 23, 2015
A Michigan State University study has found that too much of a hormone commonly used during in vitro fertility, or IVF, treatments actually decreases a woman's chances of having a baby. -
MSU fights global hunger with $18.5M in USAID grants
Published on November 13, 2015
Michigan State University will use two grants, awarded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and totaling more than $18 million, to support two African nations as they fight hunger and take charge of their own food security future.