In June, Ken Foster stood in front of a classroom full of Michigan State University (MSU) graduate students, delivering a lecture on entrepreneurship, a unique topic for a group of PhD candidates. Foster, then a Mentor in Residence (MIR) with the MSU Research Foundation, was a guest lecturer for MSU’s Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training …
Unpredictable precipitation is one of the most challenging elements of being a farmer. Not enough moisture, and plant growth is hindered. Too much can saturate the soil while setting the stage for diseases to thrive. Recently, Michigan growers have experienced both extremes. Some of the driest and wettest months on record have occurred in the …
We are pleased to welcome seasoned administrative professional Michelle Oden to the MSU Technologies (MSUT) team here at the Michigan State University Innovation Center. Starting her role as Front Desk Receptionist on May 20th, 2024, Michelle brings two decades of valuable experience to her new position. In her role at MSUT, Michelle is responsible for …
Addressing the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and making the power grid more reliable are two noteworthy goals of a new, fast-growing company whose technology was developed at Michigan State University (MSU). RedoxBlox, named the 2024 MSU Startup of the Year, is at the forefront of energy storage technology, providing innovative solutions for power …
We are pleased to welcome Aaron Abood, CPA, who joined the MSU Technologies (MSUT) team in mid-February 2024 as MSUT’s IP Finance Coordinator, working under Anne Di Sante, MSUT’s Executive Director. In his role, Aaron is responsible for coordinating, managing, and overseeing the accounting and financial aspects of MSU’s intellectual property (IP) policies, specifically related …
MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies collaborated to establish the inaugural AgTech Symposium at the Great Lakes Expo. The event aimed to unite industry leaders for innovation and collaboration in addressing key challenges in Michigan’s agricultural sector. GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Michigan State University Research Foundation and MSU Technologies hosted a first annual AgTech …
A soccer ball-shaped, nanoparticle-sized vaccine delivery platform called Q-Beta might hold the key to unlocking treatments for any number of viruses and diseases—from cancers to infections and even opioid addiction—thanks to the work of a research team that got its start at Michigan State University (MSU). This groundbreaking research is currently being done by Dr. …
Introducing Katie James, the newest addition to the MSU Technologies Tech Managers team. Joining the team on January 8th, 2024, as a Technology Transfer Fellow, Katie’s primary role consists of assisting tech managers in evaluating physical sciences technology disclosures. A proud alumna of Oakland University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Katie’s academic …
Launching over 130 discoveries into patented products annually, Michigan State University’s Innovation Center manages to take ideas from concept to reality. Michigan State University’s technology transfer arm, MSU Technologies, plays a crucial role in the MSU Innovation Center by evaluating the commercial potential of each invention developed by MSU faculty and staff. MSU Technologies’ professional …
The Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) is set to begin an exciting new chapter in its transformative history, now that Michigan State University (MSU) and Lab-Aids have formed an exclusive partnership to publish the fourth edition of its curriculum, Connected Mathematics4 (CMP4), a complete middle school mathematics curriculum. Developed at MSU with support from the National …
