Marc Cheverie of Denver Named National College Hockey Player of the Month Nov 7, 2009
Derek Grant, a freshman forward at Michigan State University, has been named the HCA National Rookie of the Month for October. Grant began the season on a six-game scoring streak and ranks first among CCHA freshmen with 10 points, including four goals and six assists. (Wcha.com)
Gruesome work vital to police Nov 7, 2009
Dr. Tersigni-Tarrant was a pre-med student at Michigan State University when she took a course on the study of bones she thought would be an easy "elective blow-off." Forensic anthropology was much harder than she anticipated, and more intriguing. She earned her master's degree and doctorate at the University of Tennessee and honed the skills of her craft, like determining the approximate date of death, at the school's Forensic Anthropology Center and "body farm" -- a wooded research facility... (The Augusta Chronicle)
University researchers to study video games' affect on health Nov 6, 2009
Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich ... A secnd team at Michigan State University that will study short-term and long-term effectiveness of the Mount Olympus game to combat obesity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Africa: Malaria Impasse 'Could Be Overcome With Brain Scans' Nov 6, 2009
Brittenham's work is welcomed by Terrie Taylor, a researcher at the Michigan State University, United States, and head of the Blantyre Malaria Project. Taylor began assessing malaria damage with an MRI scanner in Malawi in 2008. (allAfrica.com)
Water-conserving irrigation strategies minimize overwatering, runoff Nov 5, 2009
Aaron L. Warsaw, R. Thomas Fernandez, Bert M. Cregg, and Jeffrey A. Andresen of Michigan State University published a research experiment in HortScience that investigated whether irrigation scheduling based on daily water use (DWU)the combined loss of water from plant transpiration and substrate evaporationcould conserve water without negatively impacting plant growth. The researchers set out to determine the effect of scheduling irrigation according to DWU on water conservation and plant... (EurekAlert!)
MSU Hockey Supports MSU-PSU Blood Drive Challenge Nov 5, 2009
With their winning spirit, we hope to get the Spartan fans pumped up enough to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. What better way to show your Spartan pride than to roll up your sleeve and help save lives. (Msuspartans.com)
UNM's Roman Martinez Named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Candidate Nov 5, 2009
Michigan State University. Matthew Mullery. (Themwc.com)
Helena woman named to state tax board Nov 5, 2009
Sanchez received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her law degree, with a tax emphasis, from Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America. Other members of the State Tax Appeal Board are Chairwoman Karen Powell and Douglas Kaercher. (Montana Standard, MT)
Notebook: Three players, Saban named awards semifinalists Nov 5, 2009
Chuck Bednarik AwardAngerer, Pat, University of Iowa, LB, SRBerry, Eric, University of Tennessee, DB, JRBowman, Navorro, Penn State University, LB, JRCody, Terrence, University of Alabama, DL, SRCurran, Rennie, University of Georgia, LB, JRHughes, Jerry, Texas Christian University, DL, SRJones, Greg, Michigan State University, LB, JRMays, Taylor, University of Southern California, DB, SRMcClain, Rolando, University of Alabama, LB, JRMcCoy, Gerald, University of Oklahoma, DL, SRMiller, Von, Texas... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aztec Jené Morris One Of 30 Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nov 5, 2009
Jayne Appel Center Stanford University Miranda Ayim Forward/Center Pepperdine University Amy Beggin Guard University of New Mexico Joy Cheek Forward/Guard Duke University Alysha Clark Forward Middle Tennessee State University Allyssa DeHaan Center Michigan State University Claire Faucher Guard Portland State University Kristen Feemster Forward Western Carolina University Jordan Franey Guard/Forward University of California, Santa Barbara Tyra Grant Guard Pennsylvania State University Alexis... (Goaztecs.com)
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to research that earned a Michigan State University professor a national award. See also. (Science Daily)
Business people Nov 5, 2009
He is skilled in PHP and mySQL. He holds a master of science degree in computer science from Michigan State University. Wells Fargo has named Jennifer Davis private banker for its Northern Lights and C Street store. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts Nov 4, 2009
"I'm certainly having to take a job to find extra income to offset some of these (scholarship) cuts," says Mitch Rivard, a 19-year-old Michigan State University junior from Bay City. "We're going to see a very big gap in terms of who is be able to attend college if these cuts continue.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Obesity affects sex life, pregnancy Nov 4, 2009
The study, conducted by Barbara Luke, a researcher in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicines Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, focused on data of nearly 50,000 women using assisted reproductive technology. The results showed that women who are simply overweight have a 14 percent less chance of a successful pregnancy. (India Times, India)
PSU challenges MSU in blood drive Nov 3, 2009
To reign victorious over Michigan State University, many Penn State students will have to bleed -- though maybe not blue and white. The 16th annual Penn State vs. Michigan State Blood Donor Challenge kicked off Monday, sponsored by the Student Red Cross Club. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'Robo fish may soon monitor water quality' Nov 3, 2009
WASHINGTON: In a new research, scientists at the Michigan State University (MSU) are developing robots that use advanced materials to swim like fish to probe underwater environments and monitor water quality ... In a new research, scientists at the Michigan State University (MSU) are developing robots that use advanced materials to swim like fish to probe underwater environments and monitor water quality. (India Times, India)
Pregnant Women At 'Serious Risk' from Flu Nov 3, 2009
(July 10, 2006) Technology from Michigan State University animal science labs looks to produce new human flu vaccines quicker and cheaper than current methods. While studying new techniques to produce vaccines. (Science Daily)
Editorial: McGrail best choice for council Nov 3, 2009
Education: B.S., medical technology, Michigan State University. Family: Married, two grown children. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Gonzaga will compete in the EA Sports Maui Invitational, head to 2009 NCAA runner-up Michigan State University for an early-season test, host Washington State University and Wake Forest University, battle the University of Illinois in the United Center in Chicago, face Duke University at Madison Square Garden in New York and travel to the University of Memphis to begin another 4-year home-and-home series with the Tigers. Gonzaga will also face Davidson in the Comcast Battle in Seattle. (Gozags.com)
Robot fish could monitor water quality Nov 2, 2009
Michigan State University scientists developing biomimetic probes ... -- Nature inspires technology for an engineer and an ecologist teamed up at Michigan State University ... This is Michigan State University assistant professor of zoology Elena Litchman. (EurekAlert!)
Bay Area Bound: New books by local authors Nov 2, 2009
by Ren Girard (Michigan State University Press). Blunder: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Leaf mulching and fertilizer: A back-saving, soil-enriching way to deal with fallen leaves (2) Nov 1, 2009
In fact, turf benefits by receiving more nutrients when you mulch fall leaves back into the lawn instead of raking them, according to a study by Michigan State University turfgrass researcher Thom Nikolai and ScottsMiracle-Gro scientists. Recycling fallen leaves saves time and money, adds nutrients to the soil, speeds spring greening and reduces weeds. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Don’t Leave Soybean Yield Behind at Harvest (2) Nov 1, 2009
Harvest losses of 12 percent can easily occur if combine operators don t pay close attention to equipment adjustments and operation, agrees Michigan State University Extension educator Mike Staton, who suggests harvest management strategies to limit losses to 3 percent or less. Shatter losses at the header account for most of the harvest losses, says Staton in Van Buren County. (Agri-View, WI)
Report: Stimulus saves, creates 22,500 Mich. jobs Nov 1, 2009
The University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University rank among the top 25. Friday's data has limitations, since calculating "jobs saved" will always produce an inexact estimate and collecting data from so many sources is certain to produce errors. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Claims muddy debate on water Nov 1, 2009
Most health risks from reclaimed water are associated with drinking small volumes of it accidentally, Joan Rose, a microbiologist at Michigan State University, said in an e-mail. And treatment standards reduce that risk of illness to one in 10,000, she said, adding, "I know of no MRSA cases from reclaimed water.". (Florida Today)
Claims muddy debate on water Nov 1, 2009
Most health risks from reclaimed water are associated with drinking small volumes of it accidentally, Joan Rose, a microbiologist at Michigan State University, said in an e-mail. And treatment standards reduce that risk of illness to one in 10,000, she said, adding, "I know of no MRSA cases from reclaimed water.". (Florida Today)
Researchers Spray Sex Chemicals to Fight Off Moths Nov 1, 2009
Michigan State University research assistant Peter McGhee is working with apple, cherry and peach growers on the nontoxic method for reducing insect infestations. The effort uses pheromones to alter moths' behavior and mating patterns. (Fox News)
MSU Extension lives to see another year Nov 1, 2009
However, agriculture supporters statewide breathed a sigh of relief that funding for the Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) program, one of the many endangered line-items, was approved. They (MSUE) have agreed to reconfigure a lot of their programming to have a new focus on the green economy, Granholm said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Hawkeyes Start Strong In East Lansing Oct 31, 2009
Doubles competition, being held for the first time in tournament history, began today on the campus of Michigan State University. In Doubles Flight A, and continued their stellar play. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Regional Dawg Oct 31, 2009
Ionia junior Bob Miller won the regional title in singles competition at Michigan State University, leading the Bulldogs to a third-place finish, the team s highest finish ever ... During the match, the skies opened up and the rain forced the action into the indoor facility and Michigan State University ... It started raining, so I was able to play indoors at Michigan State University. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
MSU initiating Community Ties Oct 31, 2009
By Lorene Parshall, Staff Writer Friday, October 30, 2009 12:07 PM EDT OTSEGO COUNTY -- The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Telecommunications has initiated a project, Community Ties, to bring bright young students who ve left home to go to college back to the rural communities when they graduate. Another facet is introduce these bright young students to successful, small business owners in their hometown. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors Oct 31, 2009
Spider venom is also being looked at to kill off tumors, said Robert Root-Bernstein, professor of physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing and co-author of Honey, Mud, Maggots and Other Medical Marvels. And he noted that spider webs, when placed on actual wounds, can aid blood clotting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Pregnant women risk early delivery from using psychiatric medication Oct 30, 2009
Researchers at the University of Washington, University of Michigan and Michigan State University found that a combination of medication use and depression either before or during pregnancy was strongly linked to delivery before 35 weeks' gestation. Amelia Gavin, lead author and UW assistant professor of social work, said the findings highlight the need for carefully planned studies that can clarify associations between depression, psychiatric medications and preterm delivery. (EurekAlert!)
County discusses possible state MSUE cuts Oct 30, 2009
IONIA Ionia County Commissioners began discussing what will happen to their budget if Gov. Jennifer Granholm follows through on her threat to veto the Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) funding this week. According to Ionia County MSUE Director Eric Hufnagel, should the Governor cut that funding, MSUE and all of its programming would cease to be the day after the veto. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Patrick John McNamara Oct 30, 2009
He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1975 and Alma College before graduating from medical school at Michigan State University in 1982. Dr. McNamara started his career in radiology in 1986 as the director of radiology at Mercy Hospital in Grayling, a position he held for 11 years. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Universities use similar laws Oct 30, 2009
home of Michigan State University, as a model to design a local ordinance. East Lansing Chief of Police Tom Johnstone called his ordinance "a powerful tool" in working with students and shutting down problem parties. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Tuskegee Univ. mourns loss of former dean Oct 30, 2009
He did a postdoctoral study at Michigan State University and was a scholar-in-residence at Howard University. In March 1947, Dr. Bowie joined the faculty at Tuskegee University, then Tuskegee Institute. (WSJA.com, AL)
Green living makes a difference Oct 29, 2009
According to study lead author Thomas Dietz of Michigan State University, household energy consumption accounts for 38% of the USAs carbon dioxide emissions and 8% of global emissions. Dietz and his colleagues pinpointed several actions that Americans can take immediately that will make a difference, including home weatherization and routine vehicle and equipment maintenance. (USA Today -- Tech)
What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn? Oct 29, 2009
(May 7, 2007) A new variety of corn developed and patented by Michigan State University scientists could turn corn leaves and stalks into products that are just as valuable as the golden kernels. Right now, most. (Science Daily)
Simple measures can yield big greenhouse gas cuts, scientists say Oct 27, 2009
Michigan State University researcher, colleagues tap behavioral data. This is Michigan State University sociology/environmental science and policy professor Thomas Dietz ... -- New technologies and policies that save energy, remove atmospheric carbon and limit greenhouse gas emissions are needed to fight global climate change but face daunting technological, economic and political hurdles, a Michigan State University scientist said. (EurekAlert!)
Climate Change Begins at Home: Small Steps to Cut Greenhouse Emissions Can Lead to Big Results Oct 27, 2009
"We did a careful analysis of the potential to from changes in energy use by households. We did this by considering not only the hypothetical reduction that would occur if everyone undertook each action but by looking at what is behaviorally realistic," explains ecologist and sociologist Thomas Dietz of Michigan State University, one of the authors of the study laying out the possibilities in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "A substantial amount of energy use in U.S.... (Scientific American)
Cutting away Oct 25, 2009
"So it builds up." Sill grew up back East, graduated from Michigan State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a geophysics degree. He worked for a time with NASA on the Apollo space program. (Montana Standard, MT)
Business briefs: Lee receives awards for planning studies Oct 24, 2009
Carroll is a civil engineering graduate from Michigan State University and is working to achieve her professional engineer license. Focal Point designer nets 2009 award. (The News-Press -- Business)
Scientists Reveals Secrets Of Drought Resistance Oct 23, 2009
But a Michigan State University partnership with DaimlerChrysler is looking at turning industrial. (Aug. (Science Daily)
4 council candidates running unopposed Oct 23, 2009
Education: Bachelor of sciene degree in packaging from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. Novi High School, Class of 96, Novi, Mich. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Baylis blazing trails for Belding High School Oct 23, 2009
After graduating in May, he his looking to attend Michigan State University where he hopes to either study soil sciences and biology for agriculture, or environmental law. Out of the sports you play, which is your favorite and why. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Barclay joins Kroger as senior VP Oct 22, 2009
She earned a bachelor s degree from Michigan State University, and a master s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kroger (NYSE: KR), headquartered in Cincinnati, operates more than 2,400 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Creation of new orthopedic research alliance announced Oct 22, 2009
(October 20, 2009) The creation of the Translational Orthopedic Research Program (TORP), a new partnership of Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) and its affiliate the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Spectrum Health, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM), and the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Human Medicine, was announced today by officials of the sponsoring organizations who gathered at Van Andel Institute for the World Osteoporosis Day Summit, a meeting... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Standards for a new genomic era Oct 22, 2009
Working with researchers from genome sequencing centers big and smallincluding the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute, the Sanger Institute, the Human Microbiome Project Jumpstart Consortium sequencing centers, Michigan State University, and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, among othersChain and colleagues have proposed that sequence data be placed into one of six categories that augment the existing two categories ... Other collaborating institutions are the Sanger... (EurekAlert!)
Remains found on Lake Huron shoreline not those of 2 missing men Oct 22, 2009
A biological profile compiled by Michigan State University forensic anthropologist Dr. Norman Sauer indicated it is his belief the recovered remains belonged to a 30-60-year-old male who was 56 to 59 in height. The news release said the recovered foot was found inside a sock and size 10 Reebok sandal. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Internet Fuels Virtual Subculture For Sex Trade, Study Finds Oct 22, 2009
22, 2009) The Internet has spawned a virtual subculture of "johns" who share information electronically about prostitution, potentially making them harder to catch, according to a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University criminologist. See also. (Science Daily)
Genomes Of Two Popular Research Strains Of E. Coli Sequenced Oct 21, 2009
One became REL606, a strain used by Richard Lenski at Michigan State University and his collaborators to study long-term evolution in the laboratory. The other became BL21(DE3), a strain developed by Studier and colleagues at Brookhaven Lab to be used as a "factory" for producing proteins for basic research and for medical and industrial use. (Science Daily)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Oct 20, 2009
Two Montana Western teams will compete against Montana State-Bozeman, the College of Southern Idaho, South Dakota State University and Michigan State University. The show judges are Lee and Hootie Holmes of Meridian, Idaho. (Montana Standard, MT)
New American Chemical Society podcast: Grow a garden on your roof to battle climate change Oct 20, 2009
D., who is with the Department of Horticulture Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. Getter explains how her team discovered that that green roofs are multi-functional. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Horace D'Angelo Jr. Oct 19, 2009
Michigan became Horace's permanent home from high school on, and he received a BA and MA in Business Administration from Michigan State University. Horace's professional career eventually led him to nursing home administration. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
John W. Steinke (335) Oct 19, 2009
He graduated from Michigan State University in 1951 with a B.S. in mathematics. He married the former Ruth Kretchman in St. Joseph on Sept. 11, 1949. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Scientists Watch Evolution Unfold In Lab Oct 19, 2009
19, 2009) A 21-year Michigan State University experiment that distills the essence of evolution in laboratory flasks not only demonstrates natural selection at work, but could lead to biotechnology and medical research advances, researchers said ... E. coli cultures in the laboratory of Michigan State University evolutionary biologist Richard Lenski ... (Credit: Greg Kohuth, Michigan State University). (Science Daily)
Crime writer to visit Gaylord Oct 17, 2009
She has a journalism degree from Michigan State University and has worked as a police reporter, magazine editor and freelance writer. She was the 2007 Nonfiction Scholar for the Antioch Writers Workshop and was a finalist for the 2008 Annie Dillard Creative Nonfiction Award. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
UC wins Parkinsons research funding Oct 17, 2009
UC researchers will be working with scientists at Michigan State University s College of Human Medicine. Parkinson s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological order that affects one in 100 people over the age of 60, the average age of disease onset. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Science study: Teacher participation in Columbia program improves student achievement in science Oct 17, 2009
Other authors of the paper include Dr. John Loike, of Columbia University Medical Center, as well as Professor Jon Miller from the International Center for the Advancement of Scientific Literacy at Michigan State University. Columbia University Medical Center provides international leadership in basic, pre-clinical and clinical research, in medical and health sciences education, and in patient care. (EurekAlert!)
MSU's leading man (1148) Oct 16, 2009
Tom Izzo, Michigan State University men's basketball coach, spoke Monday at the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan. The Upper Michigan native guided the Spartans to a national championship in 2000. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
National Science Foundation awards grants for studies of coupled natural and human systems Oct 15, 2009
Another group, led by Julie Winkler of Michigan State University, will use the international sour cherry industry as example to develop and evaluate an integrated framework for conducting climate change assessments for international market systems ... Climate change impact assessments for international market systems with long-term investments (Julie Winkler, Michigan State University). (EurekAlert!)
Small classes give extra boost to low-achieving students Oct 15, 2009
The study suggests that reducing class size in early grades provides a dual benefit: It raises achievement for all students through middle school, while also closing the persistently large gap between high- and low-achievers, say authors Spyros Konstantopoulos from Michigan State University and Vicki Chung from Northwestern University. According to the study, small classes13 to 17 studentsare most effective when they are consistent from kindergarten through third grade. (EurekAlert!)
Rare crow, thought extinct, is rediscovered Oct 14, 2009
Pamela Rasmussen, a Michigan State University zoologist verified the finding. Rasmussen studied the two century-old specimens, housed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and compared them to the new specimens to make sure they were not just members of a different all-black , the more common Slender-billed Crow (Corvus enca). (MSNBC -- International)
Market in Mexico fades amid Walmart era Oct 14, 2009
That means customers don't always get cheaper produce, according to a 2006 study of Mexico's system by Michigan State University. Neme said his confederation is urging its 90,000 vendors to stay relevant by modernizing and introducing services that supermarkets want, such as artificial fruit-ripening, Internet ordering and packing in shelf-ready boxes. (AZCentral -- News)
