Stimulus funding drives MSU research; Web site outlines efforts

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.

‘Genetic arms race’ between bacteria, viruses subject of stimulus grant

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.

Michigan State University Dean's List for spring semester online

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.

Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behavior

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.

MSU researchers link carbon markets and tree-planting to fight poverty, protect the earth

Michigan State University scientists are combining sustainable forest production with emerging carbon markets in a unique effort to help some of the world's poorest people grow trees that will boost their standards of living and slow climate change.