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Kang Xia named MSU AgBioResearch associate director

AgBioResearch

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Kang Xia has been named associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch. Her appointment begins April 14. Xia, who most recently served as associate director of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station (VAES) at Virginia Tech, joins MSU AgBioResearch director George Smith and associate director James Averill in leading MSU’s long-standing research unit dedicated to discovering dynamic solutions for food …

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An Innovative Partnership Boosting Early Childhood Literacy Assessment

Science has shown that young students who fall behind in reading in the classroom often face poorer life outcomes. Without early identification and intervention, these literacy gaps can persist throughout a child’s education and adulthood. Now, an innovative assessment tool from Michigan State University (MSU) researchers aims to identify these at-risk children during preschool when …

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MSU Professor Helps Global Companies Track Environmental Impact One Square Meter at a Time

MSU Research Foundation

Built on MSU technology, Bruno Basso’s company, CIBO Technologies, helps global brands turn agricultural data into measurable environmental outcomes.   EAST LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 28, 2025) — In an era when companies face mounting pressure to quantify their environmental footprint, the most transformative innovations aren’t generating new data—they’re translating existing data into meaningful metrics. That’s …

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SPIN Sponsors New MSU Projects

SPIN Funds New Research Projects at MSU, Strengthening a Model for Innovation Through University-Corporate Partnership EAST LANSING, MI — May 29, 2025 — Michigan State University (MSU) and SPIN, a leading micromobility provider, are deepening their innovative partnership with the launch of two new faculty-led research projects aimed at advancing sustainable transportation and smart mobility …

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biotechnology

MSU professor selected to co-chair National Academies committee on biotechnology

MSU Today

Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was selected to serve as co-chair of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, or NASEM, committee on the ethical, legal, environmental, safety, security, and other appropriate societal issues related to engineering biology research …

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MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Announces Partnership with CNH

College of Agriculture and Natural Recources

Through a new partnership with CNH, researchers and students at the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) will have access to the innovative New Holland T6.180 Methane tractor. A rare piece of equipment, usage of this tractor will further solidify CANR’s position as a leader in agricultural innovation. Underscoring a commitment to sustainability, …

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Welcoming new Technology Manager Ken Foster to the Innovation Center

Ken Foster joined the Michigan State University Innovation Center as a Technology Manager in May of 2025, carrying with him over 25 years of product and technology platform development experience from industry leaders including Dow Chemical, GE, and GE legacy organizations. In his role, Ken helps manage intellectual property generated by MSU faculty, working to …

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Inaugural Packaging Symposium Sparks Regional Collaboration on Packaging Solutions

Michigan State University Research Foundation

Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, the event showcased Michigan’s leadership in advanced packaging and brought together regional partners to explore innovation, public-private collaboration, and the future of materials recovery and reuse. EAST LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 15, 2025) — The inaugural Packaging Symposium, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, took place on Wednesday, April 2, …

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Women in Tech Summit Showcases Michigan’s Tech Leaders

Michigan State University Research Foundation

Open to everyone, the MSU Research Foundation event celebrated women’s contributions to tech while inviting broader conversations on innovation, sustainability, AI in healthcare, and the future of entrepreneurship.   EAST LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 3, 2025) — The third annual Women in Tech Summit, hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, took place on Monday, March 31, …

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