What began as a student-led campaign hashtag to show support for survivors of sexual abuse by former MSU physician Larry Nassar has turned into a movement that is part of the fabric of the university.

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Julian Chambliss is an English professor who studies comic books. “I’m particularly interested in race, space and power,” says Chambliss. “Examining comics through a scholarly lens can tell us about who we are, and a lot of my research provides context to why comics matter.”

André Bachmann is creating treatments for children with rare medical conditions that many large pharmaceutical companies won’t develop due to high costs and low returns.

MSU is tapping the expertise of researchers to benefit the maple syrup industry and the rural economy in Michigan. Maple syrup is one of North America’s oldest agricultural products, and Michigan ranks in the top 10 in the nation in its production. About one-fifth of all sugar maple trees are located in the state, making Michigan a source of untapped maple syrup potential that could aid in rural economic development.

As a mechanical engineer, Tamara Reid Bush spends much of her time creating tools and devices that can improve daily life for individuals with disabilities or those who have undergone surgical procedures.

From the outside, stuttering seems simple. From the inside, stuttering is vastly more complex. Why some recover from stuttering while others don’t remains a mystery — one that has brought determined and curious researchers to the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at MSU.

MSU researchers are exploring the role cannabis plays in improving brain health and treating diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Danny Caballero is leading an effort to revolutionize how physics is taught at the college level. The MSU associate professor of physics education and his colleagues have studied how students learn in different environments and created curricula that leverage student interaction and knowledge.

MSU is home to some seriously exceptional opportunities for students and fans of comic art.