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, …
Why this matters: Cancer is the leading cause of increased health care in the U.S., costing an estimated $222 billion annually. Many types of cancer are preventable with screenings. Developing safe and effective ways to treat cancer helps minimize side effects for patients and improves survival rates. Four dedicated researchers from Michigan State University have …
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 …
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, …
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, …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The mitochondrion has long been dubbed as the “powerhouse of the cell,” but there’s still much to learn about its inner workings during development and disease formation. Research recently published by a Michigan State University scientist adds to the understanding of how mitochondria function during spermatogenesis, the process by which sperm cells …
President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced the full roster of the dynamic civic and business leaders that comprise Michigan State University’s Green and White Council. Co-chaired by university alumnus Matt Elliott and Eli Broad College of Business Dean Emeritus and Professor Sanjay Gupta, the council will support MSU in launching a set of initiatives to …
The journey of Connected Mathematics4 (CMP4), Michigan State University’s (MSU) innovative middle school mathematics curriculum, marks a significant milestone this academic year as it transitions from development to active classroom use. This fourth edition of the CMP curriculum builds on a legacy spanning over 30 years, originally developed at MSU with support from the National …
From protecting butterflies in Michigan and across the nation to uncovering the connection between gut health and stronger bones, Michigan State University researchers are tackling challenges that impact our environment, health and future well-being. In March, Nick Haddad, Gemma Reguera, Laura McCabe and Michael Thoennessen were recognized as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or …
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, or AIMBE, has inducted Christopher H. Contag, the James and Kathleen Cornelius Chair in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology; and director of the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering at Michigan State University, into its College of Fellows. Contag was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and …
