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MSU is developing an ultrastable catalyst to improve fuel cells

College of Engineering

Research at Michigan State University and Princeton University developed a highly stable electrocatalyst for fuel cells that are used in sustainable energy applications, such as electric vehicles. The innovation promises cheaper and more efficient clean energy systems, helping to combat climate change and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. José Mendoza-Cortes, assistant professor in the Department …


The future of EV batteries

MSU Today

This story was originally published on Automation Alley. One of the biggest hurdles for the public in adopting electric vehicles is limited battery performance. Current EV batteries aren’t perfect, so at Michigan State University, we are using fundamental material science and new chemistry research to produce batteries with improved energy density and safety. Our research …


Apple of my AI: MSU’s improved robotic apple picker

MSU Today

A robotic apple picker developed by Michigan State University slowly rolls through a west Michigan orchard systematically picking apples off the trees thanks to a collaborative partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Researchers at MSU aim to advance the robot’s functionality compared to previous robotic pickers using artificial intelligence, or AI, to harvest the …


How MSU is bringing shipwrecked seeds back to life

MSU Today

In November 1878, the wooden schooner James R. Bentley set sail from Chicago bound for Buffalo loaded with a large shipment of rye. During the voyage, it encountered heavy seas and gale-force winds and struck a shoal near 40 Mile Point Lighthouse in Lake Huron just north of Rogers City. The damage was severe, and …


Foundation Professors Pioneer AI-Driven Tools for Teacher Development

MSU Research Foundation

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2024) — Professional Development (PD) is vital to keeping elementary math teachers current on the most effective methods for teaching math to students. But the barriers to accessing that PD can be challenging for some. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role. Michigan State University, in collaboration with …


MSU engineers create bendable, self-heating and healing concrete

MSU Today

Concrete is the second largest consumed material in the U.S., and its production is responsible for 8% to 10% of carbon dioxide emissions. Civil engineers at Michigan State University have developed flexible concrete that is self-healing and produces heat, which could prove to be an environmentally friendly option for roads in terms of snow and …


MSU Innovation Center Celebrates Entrepreneurship Month

In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, we shine a spotlight on the innovative spirit thriving at Michigan State University (MSU). The university is a fertile ground for entrepreneurial success, from groundbreaking technologies developed in MSU’s cutting-edge research labs to dynamic startups founded by visionary faculty members. These ventures exemplify the ingenuity and dedication of the …



Meet the Dean: Eric Hegg from the MSU College of Natural Science

WKAR

Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White as he interviews Eric Hegg Dean of the MSU College of Natural Science. Hegg talks about his background and career at MSU, and he describes research and curriculum strengths of the college. He tells why he wants to be dean and shares some short- and long-term goals for …


Team of MSU researchers awarded EPA grant to further sustainable packaging initiative

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

A team of researchers at Michigan State University’s (MSU) School of Packaging has received research funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to produce environmentally low-impact packaging solutions as alternatives to non-biodegradable and single-use options.  The grant falls under EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Program and funds Phase II of the 18th Annual …


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