Intentionally contaminated Chinese milk killed several children and sickened 300,000 more, causing concern around an increasingly connected world economy. Demand for inexpensive products virtually guarantees future repeats of food adulteration and counterfeiting from overseas, Michigan State University researchers said, as trade volumes overwhelm regulatory oversight.
Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2009 | Multimedia: 
Despite frequent warnings of the inadequacy of education in the United States, citizens here are still among the world’s most scientifically literate, a Michigan State University researcher said.
Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2009 | Multimedia:
If science education is to flourish and if science is to be better understood by the general public, then scientists need to think more locally, according to Michigan State University professor Jon Miller.
Publish Date: Feb. 14, 2009 | Multimedia:
For the past two decades, the Internet has been used by many as an easy-to-use tool that enables the spread of information globally. Increasingly, the Web is moving beyond its use as an electronic “Yellow Pages” and online messaging platform to a virtual world where social interaction and communities can inform social science and its applications in the real world.
Publish Date: Feb. 14, 2009 | Multimedia:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting Feb. 12-16 in Chicago again will bring top scientists, technologists and engineers together from around the country to the world’s largest general science conference. This year’s topic, “Our Planet and its Life: Origins and Future,” reflects two important anniversaries in the study of evolution. Several Michigan State University faculty members will present papers and discuss issues including food safety, sustainable agriculture, climate change and scientific literacy at the organization’s 175th annual meeting.
Publish Date: Feb. 12, 2009 | Multimedia: 
Percy Pierre, vice president for research and graduate studies and professor of electrical and computer engineering emeritus at Michigan State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Election to the academy is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
Publish Date: Feb. 10, 2009 | Multimedia:
Two Michigan State University faculty members were recognized this week for their groundbreaking research by being named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Publish Date: Dec. 18, 2008 | Multimedia:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Feb. 14-18 in Boston, is an international science and technology extravaganza, with a range and impact that generates extensive news coverage and influences science conference organizers around the world.
Publish Date: Feb. 13, 2008 | Multimedia:
Two Michigan State University professors have been awarded the distinction as this year’s American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows.
Publish Date: Oct. 30, 2007
Publish Date: Feb. 16, 2007
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