Elad Harel is used to shining a light on the mysteries of the natural world. Working at the cutting-edge of ultrafast spectroscopy — the application of short laser pulses to analyze the dynamics of molecules — the Michigan State University associate professor’s research aims to reveal how microscopic phenomena impact large complex systems. One promising frontier …
Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, joins the Michigan Venture Capital Association board to advance Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 17, 2025) — The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) announced the appointment of Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the Michigan State University Research Foundation, to its …
Anil K. Jain has received the prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Information and Communication Technologies for core contributions to machine learning which have unlocked “applications of far-reaching impact on society as a whole.” He shares this award with Michael I. Jordan, University of California, Berkeley, for his contributions to predictive algorithms. Jain is …
EAST LANSING and DETROIT, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2024) — The Michigan State University Research Foundation launched two Conquer Accelerator program cohorts, with a joint orientation held on January 27, 2025. The East-Lansing-based Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, powered by MSUFCU, focuses on advancing innovation in the finance and insurance sectors. The Conquer Detroit Accelerator, in partnership …
EAST LANSING, Mich. – MSU Technologies is proud to announce that Anne C. Di Sante, CLP, Executive Director, has been chosen to serve in the inaugural cohort of the NAI Invention Ambassadors Program. This prestigious program, created by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in partnership with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), aims …
Among the standouts at CES 2025’s Patient Safety Technology Challenge was Michigan State University Student Startup of the Year in 2024 Reel Free, who managed to secure a runner-up position and a $1,250 prize for their invention at the prestigious competition. Founded by brothers Alexander and Austin Pollock, the company emerged with support from MSU’s …
MSU Research Foundation among key partners advancing program to create self-sustaining nonprofit early-stage funds and strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 13, 2024) — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 5651, 5652 and 5653, sponsored by Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn), Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), and Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) which will create the Michigan …
Teresa K. Woodruff joined an elite group of Americans who have received two national medals of honor when President Joe Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science on Jan. 3. Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, presented Woodruff with the medal at a ceremony at the …
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2024) — The Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Technologies hosted the second annual AgTech Summit on December 12, 2024. The event brought together agricultural innovators, researchers, and industry leaders to share insights and solutions aimed at advancing Michigan’s agricultural sector. Held alongside the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and …
A new, fast-growing company based on Michigan State University (MSU) technology is tackling the urgent need for sustainable energy and grid reliability. RedoxBlox, recently named the 2024 MSU Startup of the Year, is leading the way in energy storage technology, creating groundbreaking solutions for power generation and industrial heat applications. RedoxBlox’s innovative technology was developed …
