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Study shows declining desire for public uniqueness over two decades
A recent study from Michigan State University’s College of Social Science has revealed a significant decline in individuals' desire to stand out over the past two decades. The research, published in Collabra: Psychology, analyzed data from over a million people between 2000 and 2020, providing evidence-based insights into changes in people's motivation to be unique in today's digital age compared to the early 2000s.
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Study links loss of smell to increased heart failure risk in older adults
Losing the ability to smell may be associated with the risk of heart failure in older adults, even those who say they are in excellent health, according to new research from Honglei Chen, MSU Research Foundation Professor of epidemiology and biostatistics in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
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MSU researchers lead innovative project targeting invasive species control
Michigan State University researchers are addressing a complex challenge: preventing invasive fish from entering a river without blocking all fish. A team led by a behavioral ecologist and two engineers, commissioned by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), aims to develop a selective fish barrier in Traverse City over the next decade. This project, named FishPass, is designed to allow desirable fish such as lake sturgeon and walleye into the river while blocking invasive sea lampreys.
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MSU experts discuss implications as video game performers strike over AI concerns
Video game performers in Hollywood voted to go on strike against gaming companies on Thursday, halting voice acting, motion-capture work, stunts, and other activities in video games.
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MSU researchers use virtual reality to study childhood stuttering
Researchers at Michigan State University’s Developmental Speech Lab have developed virtual reality (VR) simulations to understand how stuttering develops in young children, aiming to improve diagnostic and treatment approaches. The lab, directed by Bridget Walsh, a certified speech-language pathologist and Brandt-Endowed Associate Professor at MSU’s Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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MSU researchers receive international recognition for contributions to communication studies
Researchers in the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences have been recognized as top scholars in the field of communication.
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MSU leads effort with $25M grant addressing Michigan's caregiver shortage
Armed with a recent $25 million grant, Michigan State University is spearheading an initiative to address the severe shortage of direct care workers who provide health care support for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
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MSU receives $32M from state budget for diverse academic initiatives
Michigan State University is set to receive $32.225 million in state funding for eight projects and programs that align with the university's 2030 Strategic Plan and land-grant mission. This follows Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signing of the state's fiscal 2024-25 budget.
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Kamala Harris's potential nomination sparks expert analysis
As Vice President Kamala Harris gains more support and endorsements to be the 2024 Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden’s late decision to withdraw from the race, questions loom on how Harris, if nominated at the Democratic National Convention in August, will impact the general election race. The last time an incumbent president exited the race was when President Lyndon B. Johnson withdrew prior to the Democratic convention in 1968.
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MSU study reveals factors aiding spread of staph bacteria
It is an unpleasant fact that most people prefer to ignore: our mouths and noses are natural homes to infectious and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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MSU’s Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Clinic reduces patient wait times
In May, the Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Clinic at the MSU Clinical Center marked its second year of service to Lansing-area residents. The clinic, part of MSU Health Care, provides educational opportunities for students in the Michigan State University College of Nursing, helps shorten patient wait times before seeing a healthcare provider, and sees more than 80 patients each day.
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Paris Olympics will test new statistical models for determining top weightlifters
The 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, present a challenge in identifying the best weightlifter due to variations in body weight and age among competitors. Marianne Huebner, director of Michigan State University’s Center for Statistical Training and Consulting and a professor at the College of Natural Science and the College of Education, is addressing this issue through her research and experience as an internationally competitive weightlifter.
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MSU College tops list for grads serving areas with health professional shortages
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine has been ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for producing graduates who practice in areas experiencing a health professional shortage. This recognition highlights the college’s long-standing commitment to training doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s), physician-scientists (D.O.-Ph.D.s), and physician assistants (PAs), with a focus on serving underserved communities.
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French ambassador visits Michigan State University's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
Laurent Bili, the ambassador of France to the United States, visited the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) on July 22. His visit marked the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the International Research Laboratory on Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics (IRL NPA), a collaboration between MSU and France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).
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Ingham County awards $17,240,209 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Ingham County's two universities paid $17,240,209 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Ingham County's basketball teams receive $23,088,882 in 2023
Ingham County's two colleges spent $23,088,882 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 6.1% increase over the previous year.
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From Great Lakes Wire
In-state students at Michigan State University paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2023
College costs for in-state students at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, were $15,988 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Michigan faces rising lake pollution due to failing septic systems
Throughout Michigan, several lakeshores have temporarily closed due to E. coli contamination. Joan Rose, MSU Homer Nowlin Endowed Chair in Water Research and a leading expert, attributes some of this contamination to human waste from septic tanks.
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Research highlights therapeutic benefits of extended medical interventions like EEG tests
For the past century, healthcare practitioners have utilized electroencephalograms (EEGs) primarily for their clinical ability to visualize brain activity and diagnose seizures in epilepsy patients. However, recent research from Michigan State University (MSU) indicates that patients value EEGs beyond their diagnostic utility.
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MSU Health Care partners with UM Health-Sparrow on expanded neurology services
The Neuro Care Network, a new joint operating agreement between MSU Health Care and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, will offer more convenient local neurological services for an improved patient experience. Effective immediately, the collaborative effort will include inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic, and infusion service lines from both institutions.