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Michigan State University Research Foundation Selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a Tech Hubs Strategy Development Award

MSU Research Foundation

Materials Advancement and Research Solutions (MARS) program, led by the Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan State University, aims to leverage research and economic development partnerships to strengthen U.S. economic and national security. October 23, 2023 – The Michigan State University Research Foundation, Michigan State University, and a consortium of their research partners have …

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Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

  North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) has distributed over $9 million to fund 313 grant projects in Michigan since 1988. Just in 2023, $1,318,142 in new funding will support 17 Michigan research and education projects. Follow the links below to learn more about the grants. Farmer Rancher Grants Four 2023 Farmer …

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Christian Nderu named 2023 James Ian Gray Scholar in Entrepreneurial Studies

Christian Nderu is not your typical student entrepreneur. As a senior majoring in experience architecture within MSU’s College of Arts and Letters, he possesses a rare blend of artistic sensibility and entrepreneurial acumen. Awarded the prestigious 2023 James Ian Gray Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Studies, Nderu’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, …

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Annick Anctil’s Solar Energy Research Receives National Attention

MSU College of Engineering

An MSU College of Engineering researcher has received national media exposure for her expertise in solar panels and renewable energy. Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Annick Anctil was recently featured in Inside Climate News for a story entitled “A Reality Check About Solar Panel Waste and the Effects on Human Health.” Anctil said science shows that solar panels …

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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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LOCOMOS

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

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 …

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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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