“No means no!” are words that every kid hears when their parents tell them not to buy something while shopping, stay up late or eat that piece of candy. One more piece of candy is too much sugar… right? For finance sophomore Alina Morse, no didn’t mean no. After her dad refused a lollipop at …
What are PFAS compounds? According to the State of Michigan, PFAS “are a large group of manmade chemicals that are resistant to heat, water and oil,” which have “been used in many industrial applications and consumer products such as carpeting, waterproof clothing, upholstery, food paper wrappings, personal care products, fire-fighting foams and metal plating.” Because they …
Eric Hegg, dean of the Michigan State University College of Natural Science, was honored with The Research Corporation for Science Advancement 2025 IMPACT Award. This award recognizes Hegg’s significant contributions to scientific understanding and practical applications in alternative energy research and bioenergetics. “I’ve admired Cottrell Scholars in the past for their leadership and service in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
