2021 ASCE Associate Editor Award
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has selected a Michigan State University Professor of Environmental Engineering to receive its 2021 ASCE Associate Editor Award. The award is highly competitive as there are close to 1,000 Associate Editors across 30+ ASCE Journals.
MSU researchers are helping predict harmful algal blooms
The source of troublesome lake algae is not always clear, but an interdisciplinary research project with two Michigan State University researchers found an answer may include colder groundwater that feeds some inland lakes. This finding could help predict the formation of harmful algal blooms to mitigate their impact on drinking water, tourism, fishing and fish toxicity.
Field experiences enhance summer learning
As one of the nation's top research universities, Michigan State University prepares Spartans to think critically and creatively to gather important data that will help shape future conservation methods and inform public health measures across the state.
Annick Anctil works to make solar energy greener
Each year, the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program, or CAREER, awards grants to "early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education." The following story is part of a series highlighting Michigan State University's recipients of NSF's 2021 CAREER grant awards.
DOE creates MSU Industrial Assessment Center
Michigan State University will be home to a new Industrial Assessment Center, or IAC, where faculty, staff and students will work with Michigan companies to save money, improve energy efficiency and shrink carbon footprints.
Examining the spread of disease
Two Michigan State University labs will receive nearly $6 million for projects to conduct COVID-19 wastewater surveillance and testing.
Ask the Expert: Phanikumar Mantha
"Ask the Expert" articles at Michigan State University provide information and insights from MSU scientists, researchers and scholars about national and global issues, complex research and general-interest subjects based on their areas of academic expertise and study.
Protecting people through wastewater evaluation
Michigan State University has received another $2.7 million for wastewater evaluation and reporting in Southeast Michigan - a continuation of the award-winning research that serves as an early warning system for COVID-19 and other virus-related work in the Detroit area.