At Michigan State University, research unfolds daily as researchers introduce their creative ideas and innovations. However, there is one unique place on campus that is dedicated to translating those discoveries into tangible products. With these discoveries, The MSU Innovation Center is the core of creating partnerships that will develop economic value from the research efforts …
Younsuk Dong, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Michigan State University’s Department of Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering, has been recognized by MSU Extension with the 2023 Innovative Technology Award for his LOCOMOS technology. LOCOMOS (Low-Cost Monitoring System) uses affordable sensors and monitoring tools to provide real-time data on soil moisture levels, allowing farmers to …
One of the pillars of Michigan State University’s Innovation Center is MSU Technologies, also known as the technology transfer arm of Michigan State University. Receiving 150-175 unique invention disclosures from MSU inventors every year, MSUT aims to foster the progression of these unique innovations from the lab to the marketplace. The MSU Innovation Center …
In plants, the jasmonate, or JA, signaling pathway helps plants control their defense responses to environmental stresses. Like the human body, plants respond differently to individual threats. Just as people wouldn’t get a fever due to a sprained ankle, plants deal with harmful elements in particular ways. A study from the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory …
A team of Michigan State University researchers believes in a future when homes and other buildings can be constructed using low-cost, sustainable materials that also can repair themselves and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. “To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, there is strong demand in sustainable materials,” said Jinxing Li, who …
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University is home to a world-unique particle accelerator designed to push the boundaries of our understanding of nature. Now, FRIB is accelerating that work with a form of artificial intelligence known as machine learning with support from the Office of Nuclear Physics, or NP, and …
Andréa Beauford is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience in her field. She joined the Innovation Center team on June 12, 2023. She is a Secretary/Support Staff, taking on the primary responsibility of supporting the MSU Technologies office. Beauford worked in the medical field at Burkhardt Pecora Bloomberg Orthodontics from 2022 to …
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, …
Destinee Shelly is the Marketing and Communications Writing Intern for the MSU Innovation Center. Destinee holds responsibilities for storytelling by developing and executing content across multiple channels, including article and blog postings, videos, and graphics on our website, and promoting our department across a variety of social media platforms. Destinee is currently studying Journalism at …
Caroline Parent is one of the Social Media Interns at the MSU Innovation Center. In her role as Social Media intern, she uses creativity and passion to make social media content for MSU Innovation Center’s platforms. Caroline creates interactive and insightful content to develop partnerships as well as to empower and inspire others. Caroline is …
