MSU Research

Congratulations to the 20 Spartans offered @FulbrightPrgrm awards for the 2025-26 academic year. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/msu-…

A team of cognitive psychologists from @MSU_SocSci are using a @USNavyResearch grant to develop assessments for identifying people who are good at performing complex procedural tasks, even under challenging conditions like sleep deprivation and frequent interruptions.

In a @scienceadvances study, @michiganstateu and partner researchers discovered livestock manure is packed with antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten human health.

Dionne O’Dell, a faculty member in the @michiganstateu Department of Theatre, has led for almost a decade the Sense-Ability Ensemble at MSU, which develops original, multisensory performances designed specifically for neurodiverse audiences. Her new book, "The Sense-Ability…

Several ABR scientists and @MSUExtension educators presented during the 2025 MSU Weed Tour and Michigan Wheat Program (MWP) Wheat Field Day today. Topics discussed at the events included weed control in corn and soybeans, wheat disease management and wheat agronomy, among others.

.@MSUMD researchers are part of a team that's found new biological clues that could help doctors detect prostate cancer and heart disease earlier.

A revamped facility space, installation of advanced instruments, and the vision of a new director are providing Spartan scientists with the tools they need to achieve cutting-edge science at MSU’s #MassSpectrometry and #Metabolomics Core.

Peter Craig from @MSUNatSci contributed to a new study that uses young stars to develop a more accurate map of the outer gas disk of the Milky Way galaxy.

Blaire Morseau, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and 1855 Professor at @michiganstateu who also is a beadwork artist, will use the beauty of her surroundings to inspire her woodland style of beadwork as a 2025 @KelloggBioStn Artist-in-Residence. Read more about how her…

The @michiganstateu Hancock Turfgrass Research Center recently welcomed fifth-grade students from @eastlansingps for a hands-on environmental science experience as part of the @GCSAA First Green program.

An MSU study found that better team communication and collaboration can dramatically improve the performance of large-scale construction projects. #NSFfunded

Dr. Tyler Lark, an expert on land use and sustainable agricultural systems, will join @michiganstateu in August. He comes to MSU through the Agricultural Resiliency Program, a partnership with @MichDeptofAg and Michigan plant industries. READ: canr.msu.edu/news/lark-join…

James Pestka, a University Distinguished Professor at @michiganstateu, has dedicated his career to uncovering the causes of autoimmune diseases, particularly lupus, and investigating alternative treatment options. Discover more about his work: bit.ly/3Fz99gU

Jared Homola, an assistant professor in @MichiganStateFW, is using advanced genetic modeling to help conserve Lake Michigan’s declining lake whitefish population and improve fishery management strategies. READ: canr.msu.edu/news/msu-resea…

.@MattGrossmann , director of @IPPSR and @MSU_poli_sci professor, is one of 26 researchers named to the 2025 class of @CarnegieCorp Fellows.

The University Research Corridor has rebranded as Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) — a move that reflects our evolving mission, growing impact across the state, and the addition of our newest member: @michigantech. Read more: bit.ly/45qhzSc

At @michiganstateu, scientists are spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability. READ: canr.msu.edu/news/transform…

New research from @MSUComArtSci and @Stanford shows that the sense of social connection in VR during classroom instruction enhances student outcomes compared to videoconferencing — until virtual meeting fatigue sets in.

A first-of-its-kind study reveals that people who experience the most distress and impairment in daily functioning from social media use are more likely to believe fake news: futurity.org/social-media-f… #SocialMedia #Research #FakeNews #Misinformation @MSUnews @michiganstateu

Three members of the College of Arts & Letters community – Olivia Furman, Blaire Morseau, and Mikayla Thompson – have been selected for the 2025 Farmscapes to Forests: Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Ecological Research Artists-in-Residence Program. During a week-long…