The MSU Water Alliance is led by MSU's Office of Research and Innovation in partnership with MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension, and the Homer Nowlin Endowment. Michigan State University's water community aims to build the Alliance, developing its water research, education, and engagement programs throughout the state and beyond.
Goals
- Advancing transdisciplinary solutions to global water challenges
- Amplifying water-related research, education, and outreach on campus
- Connecting experts across disciplines and water science fields
- Building partnerships with communities, policymakers, and industry leaders
- Expanding education and training opportunities, with a commitment to reaching underrepresented students
Our People
Learn more about our leadership team and advisory committees.
Our History
Explore the stories below for more information about how and why the MSU Water Alliance was formed.
Joan Rose, Jo Latimore, and Amber Pearson discuss the Water Alliance’s vision, mission, and objectives along with some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
MSU has harnessed its vast water research expertise to create the MSU Water Alliance, a bridging organization among existing water science units on campus and among faculty with water expertise.
In its second year, the MSU Water Alliance has focused on building campus connections through interdisciplinary research and public engagement.
The MSU Water Alliance announced a new internal seed funding opportunity to support our members.