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MSU ecologist Elena Litchman, a University Research Foundation Professor of aquatic ecology, was awarded a Fellowship from one of the world's premier ecological research societies.

Two early-career scholars bringing integrative research collaborations across four departments in two colleges, and thoughtful community engagement, will be the next MSU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.

Bruno Basso is honored with the Tech Transfer Achievement Award, recognizing his long-term commitment to developing, licensing, and commercializing intellectual property at MSU.

The College of Natural Science held its 45th annual Alumni Awards ceremony on April 4 to celebrate excellence among its faculty, alumni and students.

Kay Holekamp is the 2025 recipient of the Ralph H. Smuckler Award for Advancing International Studies and Programs at MSU, which recognizes long-term achievement in the promotion and advancement of international scholarship, teaching and public service. 

Erica Wehrwein’s passion for teaching and mentorship has left an indelible mark on her students and the field, blending innovation with a deep commitment to student success.

Eric Hegg, dean of the Michigan State University College of Natural Science, was honored with The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) 2025 IMPACT Award.

Multiple faculty members of MSU College of Natural Science were recognized for various honors and awards.

Adami is being recognized for significant contributions across multiple scientific fields including evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.

Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is comprised of the top two percent of medical and biological engineers.

Michigan State University has named nine recipients of the 2025 MSU International Awards, presented by International Studies and Programs.

“This year’s class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,” said Sudip Parikh, AAAS chief executive officer and executive publisher of the Science family of journals

Three Michigan State University College of Natural Science  students have earned the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Two Michigan State University faculty, Alexander Volberg and Konstantin Matetski, were honored with Frontiers of Science Awards from the International Congress for Basic Science (ICBS) for their groundbreaking research in mathematics.

Laura Chomiuk received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, the highest honor given to scientists by the U.S. government early in their careers.

An Italian Academy that once counted the trailblazing astronomer Galileo Galilei amongst its ranks has recognized a Michigan State University researcher whose ambitions extend beyond Earth's orbit.

Twenty-nine people from the Michigan State University College of Natural Science were recognized for their outstanding achievements and service at the college Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science presented the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams with the highest recognition for team achievements.

Vashti Sawtelle, associate professor of physics at MSU, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society. 

The world of gut health at Michigan State University just got more exciting, as MSU researcher and professor Brian Gulbransen just got recognized for his important work in enteric neuroscience.

One Michigan State University student is a semi-finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship for India, and another student is a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship for Malaysia. 

Michigan State University’sErica Wehrwein has been inducted into the 2024 fellowship class of the American Physiological Society (APS).

Preston Wake has won an NSF CAREER Award for "quantifying congruences between modular forms”

Combining chemistry and art, Selvan Demir has earned new support for her team’s ‘exceptionally creative’ research

The award supports Peter Lundquist’s search for “master regulators” in the stress response of plants