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. Honors College student named for national Beinecke Scholarship: Joshua Schnell has been nominated by Michigan State University for the nationally competitive Beinecke Scholarship, which pays for graduate studies in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Schnell is an Honors College junior majoring in anthropology in the College of Social Science and religious studies in the College of Arts and Letters. More >>
2. Tracking invasives? There's an app for that: Invasive species will have a tougher time sneaking around undetected, thanks to an app developed by Michigan State University. Midwestern residents can now snap photos with their smart phones, log a few quick notes and send their alert to a growing network of scientists and state officials who can use this critical information to increase response to these threats. More >>
3. MSU student named finalist for nationallycompetitive ressearch assistant fellowship: A Michigan State University student interested in international affairs has been named a finalist for a nationally competitive research assistant fellowship through the Carnegie Junior Fellows Program within the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. More >>
4.Two MSU undergrads to display research at D.C. event: Two Michigan State University students are two of only 60 students, out of more than 500 considered, selected to present their research work at the 19th annual “Posters on the Hill” event in Washington, D.C. More >>
5. Women's Resource Center to recognize inspirational women: The MSU Women's Resource Center will honor three distinguished women with the inaugural Inspirational Woman of the Year Award. The recognition reception begins at 4 p.m. March 18 at The University Club. More >>
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