Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants
Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.
Michigan State University PFAS Awareness Week
Join for a series of free events including an outreach table near the rock on campus, a webinar series, and a PFAS movie night.
Angelique B. Willis to be honored with 2026 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement
Angelique Willis is strongly committed to leveraging her expertise in Health Geography, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance drinking water quality and safeguard human health.
Panel on Careers in Water Provides Lessons from Experts in the Field
The 2026 WaterCube NRT Annual Retreat and Symposium, held Feb. 20 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, featured 12 trainee research presentations followed by a panel on Careers in Water.
Spartans Making a Difference: (Dis)closing the Water Gap
MSU researchers, in collaboration with the nonprofit DigDeep and the Matrix: Center for Digital Humanities & Social Sciences at MSU have created a national dashboard to better address water and sanitation access in the U.S.
Kieron Moller – Agricultural Resilience
Kieron Moller received his PhD in December 2025 from the Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering. His research focuses on improving agricultural resilience in low- and middle-income countries, using Senegal as a case study.
Leo Baldiga – Water Management and Agricultural Technology
Leo Baldiga is a third-year PhD student in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. His research bridges social science, water management, and emerging agricultural technologies, with a focus on Southeast Asia.
Katherine McCullen – Phytoremediation Using Duckweed
Katherine McCullen is a PhD student in the Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering. Her research involves the use of duckweed, an aquatic plant, as a phytoremediator, removing contaminants from the environment.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. The MSU Extension soil testing service offers a variety of analyses through the Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer and the commercial soil test bag.
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved
Grant applications are due March 6, 2026, for organizations wishing to host stream monitoring or cleanup efforts. Enrollment for lake monitoring is open now through August.
Marinna Guzy – Great Lakes Fisheries and Indigenous Knowledge
Marinna Guzy is a doctoral student in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife with a dual major in Environmental Science and Policy. One aspect of her research focuses on building relationships with the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Autumn Bland – Water Access
Autumn Bland is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Sociology. Her research examines household and individual water access, including access to plumbing and basic water infrastructure.