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. Expert available to discuss World Food Day 2014: Food is a big topic right now. As the population grows and the climate changes, food security becomes more and more important. Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics at Michigan State University is an international expert in global health, agriculture and trade. She is available to speak on several topics for World Food Day. More >>
2. Second Chances: A few weeks ago, I stood in a room full of incredibly courageous people who had been given second chances. Some had been given third, fourth or even many more. I fit right in because I, like them, had been given a second chance. More >>
3. Helping Michigan companies export: The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has again contracted with Michigan State University’s International Business Center to assist Michigan companies with their exporting efforts. More >>
4. Faculty conversations: Stephanie Watts: Stephanie Watts, a Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology professor and assistant dean in The Graduate School, is in her laboratory by 5 a.m. Watts runs a major research lab and is also responsible for the university series in Responsible Conduct and Research, a workshop that offers information about research misconduct, conflict of interest, data management and other topics required both by law and by university policy for graduate students to learn about. More >>
5. ICYMI: MSU expert in Forbes: A new survey from Michigan State University has some great news for college students who will be graduating with bachelor’s degrees in 2015: hiring for new graduates is expected to jump by 16% next year. Read >>
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