September, 2023 - MSU Innovation Center - Page 2

New MSU study shows innovative machine learning techniques more accurately monitor PFAS in Michigan drinking water

Newly published research from Michigan State University scientists demonstrates how regionally specific machine learning-based modeling more effectively monitors levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in Michigan drinking water compared to nationwide models. Findings were published in the journal Water Research. The project was led by A. Pouyan Nejadhashemi, MSU Foundation Professor in the departments …

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Using neuroscience to stop phantom braking

MSU has received a $1.2 million multiyear grant from the National Science Foundation to understand the security of autonomous vehicles’ vision systems “Frequent phantom braking incidents can erode confidence in autonomous driving technologies,” said Qiben Yan, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering. “If riders perceive the technology as unpredictable or unreliable, they’ll be …

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MSU potato field day attracts industry professionals to discuss management techniques

Potato nutrient and disease management were the highlights of conversation during Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch’s field day Aug. 3. The informational gathering included discussions amongst potato farmers across the state, workshops from MSU professors and research specialists, and a key-note presentation from Christopher Winslow, director of the Ohio Sea Grant Program at …

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A Century of Soil Testing At MSU

After nearly 40 years of managing the Michigan State University Soil and Plant Nutrient Lab, Jon Dahl has distinguished himself as a leading expert on Michigan soils. Dahl received his master’s of science in crop and soil sciences from MSU. He has since analyzed hundreds of thousands of soil samples and given advice on fertility …

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MSU hires Judd Herzer for new mobility director role

Michigan State University today named Judd Herzer as the director of MSU Mobility to help amplify and focus the university’s vast research activities in the smart-vehicle landscape. Satish Udpa, University Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering at MSU and co-founder of MSU Mobility, has been fulfilling the duties of this newly created role in …

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Marketing Update: MSU Innovation Center Introduces New Social Media Intern

Marketing Intern Mikayla Conners is one of the latest members of the MSU Innovation Center. Conners creates media for the Innovation Center’s various social platforms getting the word out about innovations in the MSU community. Conners is majoring in Digital Storytelling and is in her second year at Michigan State University. Outside her marketing work, …

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MSU a technology leader at Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

By Lynn Waldsmith

MSU emerges as technology leader at Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center It is no secret that our use of fossil fuels is damaging the planet. As scientists continue to search for alternative sources of energy to decrease our reliance on petroleum and petroleum-based products, Michigan State University (MSU) is leading the way in the development …

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