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MSU-Developed Early Literacy Assessment Aims to Improve Reading Readiness, Debuts at National Head Start Conference

EAST LANSING, Mich. — PAWPrint Concepts, a first-of-its-kind early childhood literacy assessment developed by Michigan State University researchers, will make its national conference debut at the 2026 National Head Start Conference & Expo, May 4–7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Designed to identify print concepts and knowledge gaps in children ages 3–5 (a critical predictor of reading …

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turfgrass

MSU turfgrass takes center stage at FIFA World Cup 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the most attended tournament in history. According to FIFA, global excitement surrounding the event is already brimming with more than 5 million fans expected to attend the tournament’s 104 matches in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 6 billion more engaging with …

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autism

Examining the link between newborn hearing tests and autism risk

College of Human Medicine

Hearing tests administered to most newborn babies in Michigan could hold clues to which ones might later be diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder. Such a finding could identify at-risk children who could benefit from early interventions, and support their participation in family, school, and community activities, said Nicole Talge, a College of …

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energy

Grad students earn awards for national energy research

MSU Today

Three Michigan State University graduate students were selected for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research program. The award provides world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities at DOE national laboratories, preparing the next generation of scientists for roles of critical importance to the nation’s energy, science and national innovation priorities. The Science …

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9 from MSU named fellows of prestigious science association

MSU Today

Nine Michigan State University researchers have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, one of the world’s largest and most respected scientific societies. Ann Austin, Gary Blanchard, Shi-you Ding, Dean Lee, Hui Li, Elena Litchman, James McCusker, Dohun Pyeon and Elise Zipkin are being recognized for their work in education, chemistry, cancer studies, biological and medical sciences, …

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A lifesaving partnership transforming diabetes care

College of Human Medicine

For a decade, Jane Hiske lived in denial of her diabetes diagnosis. “I watched my own brother start out with just a sore on his foot. He had to have part of his foot taken off. Then the toes had to come off with another surgery. They ended up taking him at the knee. That’s when it …

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potatoes

David Douches Breeds Better Potatoes and a Sustainable Path to the Field

By Keith Rouse

David Douches, a Michigan State University (MSU) Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, describes plant breeding as a career-long mission: “We are the scientists behind the scenes, creating potatoes that are better for the farmers, better for the industry, and ultimately better for the consumer.” For decades, he has focused …

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grid

Startup of the Year: Switched Source Helps Utilities Unlock Capacity on the Grid Without Costly Upgrades 

By Keith Rouse

The modern electrical grid faces unprecedented pressure. As the prevalence of electric vehicles, data centers, and electric heating grows, power demand surges. Yet the traditional solution remains costly, time-consuming “wire-and-pole” upgrades.  This year’s MSU Innovation Center Startup of the Year, Switched Source, offers a faster, more efficient solution. Using advanced power electronics to rebalance electricity flows in real time, it helps …

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drone

Student Startup of the Year: AG3 Labs Builds LowCost Drone Swarms for Realistic Training 

By Keith Rouse

AG3 Labs, a student-founded startup, develops low-cost, highly maneuverable drone systems for military and defense training. Designed to fly in coordinated swarms with repeatable flight patterns, these drones serve as realistic aerial targets, enabling teams to train against agile unmanned threats common in modern conflicts.  Unlike multipurpose drone platforms containing advanced sensors and computing systems, AG3 Labs …

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Aitor Aguirre is Revolutionizing Medicine by Creating “Mini Hearts” to Speed Drug Development and Improve Safety 

By Keith Rouse

For decades, the medical community has faced a frustrating dilemma: cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet the pipeline for new treatments is a high-risk gamble that usually ends in failure. More than 92% of heart-related drugs that pass preclinical animal tests fail to receive FDA approval during human trials, and for complex cardiovascular conditions, success rates …

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