Here's today's MSU High 5 – a morning hello and the fastest way to get you up to speed with what's happening at Michigan State University.
1. Three MSU colleges join forces to push limits of research: When it comes to advancing scientific research, two, or in this case, three, heads are much better than one. Three MSU colleges – communication arts and sciences, engineering and nursing – have come together to form a “trifecta,” a trio that will bring its unique skills and talents together to collaborate on a wealth of scientific endeavors. More >>
2. MSUCOM student wins research poster competition: Second-year MSUCOM student Elise Craig was awarded first place in the American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine student research poster competition. More >>
3. Politics, not severe weather, drive global-warming views: Scientists have presented the most comprehensive evidence to date that climate extremes such as droughts and record temperatures are failing to change people’s minds about global warming. More >>
4. Global Focus photo contest winners: Twelve stunning images from around the world have been selected as the winning entries in the 2014 Global Focus competition. More >>
5. Earning recognition for global food sustainability efforts: MSU senior Christopher Zatzke, who’s majoring in horticulture, has received a $500 award from the U.S. Agency for International Development and $5,000 from VentureWall for PhotosynQ, a global open source database of plant data. More >>
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