New webinar series explores Michigan’s efforts to fight invasive species
LANSING—Many invasive species are already in Michigan, causing harm to the state’s waters, woods and open space, and others could be on the way. What is being done to respond …
MSU accelerator launches fifth season with five startups
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University Foundation’s Conquer Accelerator announced the launch of its fifth season and summer 2020 cohort. The 10-week accelerator welcomes five selected teams to its East Lansing …
MSU researchers get $1M EPA grant for Chesapeake Bay management tool
EAST LANSING—Two Michigan State University researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make better informed management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed with a $1 million grant …
MSU part of huge effort to collect coronavirus antibody plasma
REDMOND, Wash.—A coalition of medical and research institutions, blood centers, life science companies, technology companies, philanthropic organizations, and COVID-19 survivor groups has come together to support the rapid development of potential new therapies for patients with COVID-19. Working …
Decontamination initiative started in East Lansing will lengthen life of N95 respirators
EAST LANSING—Several Lansing-area institutions are taking action to meet challenges posed by the national personal protective equipment shortage. Together, MSU Extension, the MSU College of Engineering and Sparrow Hospital developed …
MSU adds online master’s degree in civil engineering
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University College of Engineering has launched its third online master’s degree program, a Master of Science in civil engineering from the Department of Civil and Environmental …
Teams from Hudsonville and Grandville are the 2020 Michigan VEX Robotics champions
EAST LANSING—A high school robotics team from Grandville High School won the coveted VEX Robotics Excellence Award and is part of a two-team alliance that took top honors at the …
State aid OK’d for downtown redevelopment, entrepreneurism
LANSING–Support for programs that will further grow Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and projects that will transform community spaces across Michigan gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development …
Largest ever Michigan VEX Robotics State Championship arrives at MSU Sunday, Feb. 23
EAST LANSING—The 2020 Michigan VEX Robotics State Championship will be the largest ever hosted at Michigan State University when 80 teams arrive at Jenison Field House on Sunday, Feb. 23. …
New ‘Engineered in the Mitten’ career fair to highlight MSU eWeek, Feb. 16-23
EAST LANSING—A first-time event at Michigan State University puts a special focus on hiring opportunities at Michigan companies during this year’s celebration of National Engineers Week, Feb. 16-23. “Engineered in …