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MSU researchers receive grant to use AI for supporting students with developmental disabilities

Developmental disabilities affect one in every six children, including conditions such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. These disabilities can cause individuals to struggle to maintain social interactions, resulting in fewer friendships, feelings of isolation and increased risk of depression. Michigan State University researchers are using AI to help improve peer engagement for children …

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Arun Ross Weighs in on New AI Detection Tool

MSU College of Engineering

An MSU College of Engineering computer science professor has received national exposure for his research on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Arun Ross, the college’s Martin J. Vanderploeg Endowed Professor, recently conducted an interview with CBS to offer his thoughts on a new program called Ai-Spy.  AI-Spy is an AI-detecting program that developers say “makes it easy to …

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Polymers Compostable

Boosting Degradation of Biodegradable Polymers

Compostability certification of polymers is time-consuming and expensive. Approaches to accelerating the biodegradation of these polymers in simulated composting conditions can facilitate and speed up evaluating potential compostable polymers. Biodegradation of polymers in composting conditions is an alternative end-of-life scenario for contaminated materials collected through the municipal solid waste management system, mainly when mechanical or …

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MSU Professor Younsuk Dong Recognized by MSU Extension with the 2023 Innovative Technology Award Innovative for his LOCOMOS Technology

East Lansing, MI – 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 …

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Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid): Unraveling Correlations between Temperature and the Three Phase Structures

Updated from an original article written by Rafael Auras.   Hydrolytic degradation of poly(lactic acid): Unraveling correlations between temperature and the three-phase structures Polymer Degradation & Stability, 2023, (217) 110537 Hydrolysis significantly influences both the properties and degradability of poly(lactic acid), PLA. This work investigates the hydrolysis kinetics of PLA films as affected by degree …

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MSU drives future of mobility today at Detroit Auto Show

Michigan State University displayed some of its latest innovative research and introduced attendees to the mobility experts of tomorrow at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show. MSU students and faculty — in partnership with the University Research Corridor, or URC, a cluster of three public research institutions in the state also including the …

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MSU, Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health announce $19M maternal health research center

A new statewide center led by researchers at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences and Corewell Health will study ways to reduce an alarming number of pregnancy-associated deaths and complications, particularly among Black, Hispanic and rural residents. The Multilevel Interventions to Advance Maternal Health Equity Center, or MIRACLE, is one of 10 …

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MSU Technologies

Lab to Marketplace: MSU Technologies IP & Commercialization Intern

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 …

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FRIB

FRIB awarded $115M for High Rigidity Spectrometer project

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, or DOE-SC, has awarded $115 million for the High Rigidity Spectrometer, or HRS, project at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, at Michigan State University.   The HRS instrument will enable scientists to characterize the properties of isotopes that are created in rare-isotope reactions produced …

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Cheng’s forward-thinking draws international acclaim

Cheng’s forward-thinking research draws honor A Michigan State University Engineering professor and her team have received an international honor for their work in the field of computer science and software engineering. What they wrote back in 2012 about systems that keep people safe and healthy, maintain quality, and secure sensitive information continues to drive an international conversation among researchers. “This …

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