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With more than $1.5 million in federal stimulus funding grants already awarded, Michigan State University is helping lead economic recovery as its spurs innovation, creates jobs and furthers research addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.
As part of the federal government’s nearly $800 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, more than $15 billion is being awarded to research institutions nationwide by a variety of federal funding agencies. Complete information about MSU’s stimulus funding is available on a new Web site at stimulusfunding.msu.edu. More »
The oceans teem with microscopic bacteria that produce much of Earth’s oxygen as they absorb carbon dioxide greenhouse gas. But fast-mutating viruses also populate the seas, attacking marine bacteria in an ages-old evolutionary arms race.
A Michigan State University researcher will probe that ancient dynamic against the backdrop of environmental and climate change, and the pivotal role played by aquatic bacteria in maintaining the Earth’s biological balance. More »
People are more likely to enroll in conservation programs if their neighbors do – a tendency that should be exploited when it comes to protecting the environment, according to a pioneering study from Michigan State University.
The research, to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to focus on the phenomenon of social norms in the context of China’s conservation efforts, said Jianguo “Jack” Liu, University Distinguished Professor and study co-author. More »
Grades for spring semester have been processed, and media outlets now can view Michigan State University's Dean's List online at www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/GradHonor/DeansList.asp.
MSU has an online system for providing media outlets with the names of students who have been named to the Dean's List. The Web site is searchable by zip code or city. Simply select the desired semester from the pull-down menu and "All Colleges" from the list of colleges before searching by zip code or city. More »
Nineteen high school graduates from throughout the country are Michigan State University’s newest Alumni Distinguished Scholars and University Distinguished Scholars.
Their reasons for coming to MSU are myriad: unparalleled research opportunities, a healthy balance between academics and research programs, opportunities to participate in campus organizations, a sense of academic and artistic freedom, Honors College programs and a challenging and supportive network of professors and counselors. More »
A Michigan State University researcher is analyzing brain images of children with autistic spectrum disorders and nonverbal learning disabilities in hopes of understanding why they often struggle with social interaction.
By understanding how a child’s brain processes social information differently, researchers can learn how to intervene at younger ages most effectively, said Margaret Semrud-Clikeman. More »
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From the imaginations of 17 children, such stories as “18 Missing Paintings” and “Battle in the Garden” were created at the 3rd annual Garden Writer’s Camp.
The camp, which took place at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University, is a three-day workshop where children are inspired by their surroundings in the garden. Watch »
Michigan State University is a world leader in using environmental research aimed at fighting poverty and slowing climate change. More »
President Obama has condemned the Iran government’s aggressive response to the wave of protests after its contested elections. Matt Zierler, assistant professor of international relations can discuss U.S. foreign policy toward Iran.
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