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What will it take to compete, innovate, and thrive in the decades ahead? Retired Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater will explore the connections among research, innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. Register: research.msu.edu/nsi/event/o…
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What will it take to compete, innovate, and thrive in the decades ahead? Retired Lt. Gen. Scott Kindsvater will explore the connections among research, innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. Register: research.msu.edu/nsi/event/o…
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The Specific Aims page provides a roadmap for your NIH proposal. Join ORI’s Research Development team on Oct. 15 for practical guidance on writing a clear, compelling Aims page, plus an opportunity to receive feedback on your draft. Register: research.msu.edu/event/writi…
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Planning an NIH proposal? Join MSU Research Development on Oct. 8 for a virtual webinar covering NIH funding mechanisms, NIH RePORTER, selecting an institute and study section, and preparing to meet with a program officer. Register: research.msu.edu/event/intro…
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What will it take to build the next generation of defense capabilities? Join North Wind executives Oct. 1 for a fireside chat on aerospace, hypersonics, advanced computing, manufacturing, and industry-academic partnerships. Register today: research.msu.edu/nsi/event/o…
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What if a machine could tell you it was going to break before it stopped working? MSU researchers are developing a system called AI Mechanic that can listen to machines, learn what normal operation sounds like and identify changes that could signal a problem. go.msu.edu/y5x5
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Seeking private foundation funding? Join MSU Foundation Relations Oct. 1 to explore philanthropy trends, funding search tools and strategies for partnering on concept alignment, proposal development, and submission. Register today: research.msu.edu/event/navig…
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What will it take to build the next generation of defense capabilities? Join North Wind executives Oct. 1 for a fireside chat on aerospace, hypersonics, advanced computing, manufacturing, and industry-academic partnerships. Register today: research.msu.edu/nsi/event/o…
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MSU is leading a multi-university team awarded $4.6M by @NIH to develop computer models that account for hormonal changes and improve how medications are developed and prescribed for women.
Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the @NIH, MSU researchers are launching a novel project to transform how medications are developed and prescribed for women. “This initiative will create the first computationally driven clinical tool designed to guide medical care across every stage of a woman’s life," says Teresa K. Woodruff, the lead investigator on this project.
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Discovery happens because of people. From advancing discovery to mentoring future researchers, postdoctoral scholars strengthen MSU's research enterprise every day. We're proud to recognize their contributions during National Postdoc Appreciation Week. #NPAW2026 #MSUpostdocs
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Discovery happens because of people. From advancing discovery to mentoring future researchers, postdoctoral scholars strengthen MSU's research enterprise every day. We're proud to recognize their contributions during National Postdoc Appreciation Week. #NPAW2026 #MSUpostdocs
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Last month, the Henry Ford + MSU Cancer Center officially launched, bringing together the cancer discovery & innovation, clinical research & community engagement efforts of two institutions under one unified structure. See how the work is taking shape: henryfordmsu.org/cancer-cent…
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Spartan plant scientists have access to invaluable hands-on training at facilities like the Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core. Learn how the facility helps power graduate student Bailey Kleven's research on how plants juggle growth and defense: prl.natsci.msu.edu/news-and-…
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MSU researchers are supporting local farmers by developing technologies that directly deliver real-time environmental data and precise irrigation recommendations.
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Michigan State University continues to rank among the nation’s leading research universities.
The ranking is based on the amount of research expenditures, the number of doctorates awarded, and the number of faculty scholarly awards using data averaged over the past three years. go.msu.edu/F2x5
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How can cities cut carbon emissions while ensuring communities help shape, and benefit from, clean energy investments? MSU and U-M researchers received $1M to study equitable urban energy transitions in Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus. Learn more: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
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Behind every breakthrough is a community of dedicated researchers. During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing the postdoctoral scholars whose curiosity, creativity, and impact help shape the future of research at MSU.
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MSU’s Teresa K. Woodruff is leading a multi-university team awarded $4.6M by @NIH to develop computer models that account for hormonal changes and improve how medications are developed and prescribed for women. Learn more: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
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How does MSU research improve lives across Michigan? On WILS-AM, Vice President Shashank Priya discusses MSU’s land-grant mission and research spanning cancer treatment, flexible concrete, agriculture, and turbulence. Listen: 1320wils.com/podcasts/the-wi…
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Funding opportunity: The Henry Ford Health + MSU Women’s Health Seed Funding Program seeks collaborative proposals that advance women’s health research across the partnership. Apply by Oct. 16: henryfordmsu.org/research/fu…
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