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Two small boats with a total crew of six traveled from Cheboygan five miles out in Lake Huron to the site of the shipwreck, which was located in 1984. Two divers began the 160-foot dive to the Bentley. With a specially made tube, the divers were able to extract a substantial number of seeds from the Bentley in 39-degree water. They immediately put the tubes with the seeds on ice.

November is Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to honoring the heritage, cultures and histories of North American Indigenous peoples. During the month and beyond, MSU recognizes the sovereignty and governance of Michigan's Tribes.
 

Leigh Norwood, executive director of University Health and Wellbeing Mental Health and Trauma Support Services, wants you to remember, “You have the power to choose how you engage with this information, and there are effective self-care and mindfulness strategies to help you find calm amidst the chaos to bring your mind and body back to a calm state.”

Devastating floods in Spain could have immediate effects on Europe’s food: The full extent of damage to Spain's vegetables and citrus crops isn't yet known, says David Ortega at MSU.

Simple science summaries written by AI help people understand research and trust scientists: David Markowitz, associate professor in the Department of Communication in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, published an article discussing how artificial intelligence generated summaries are making scientific papers easier for readers to understand.

Could apple harvesting robots solve growers’ labor challenges? These inventors think so:  Zhaojian Li, Red Cedar Distinguished and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, explained how he and colleagues are using technology to address labor shortages and rising wages in apple harvesting.

MSU used an inclusive and comprehensive strategic planning process to create a shared vision for the future and a common set of principles and values to guide our work.

To recognize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for university, MSU is using a comprehensive DEI planning process focusing on those values and working in collaboration with the overall strategic planning process.

The RVSM Strategic Plan stems from work by leading researchers and experts in the field to develop a plan for survivor services, prevention efforts, and climate and culture change initiatives.