I am a Spartan of positive change

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As Spartans, we are part of a community that inspires us, pushes us and broadens our thinking. Part of a group of ambitious individuals who tackle global challenges to make a better tomorrow. Because as Spartans, we are part of something bigger than ourselves — part of something more. Spartans Will.

SPARTANS WILL.

a Spartan transforming public health

Professor Jennifer Johnson's work with the Flint community is making a profound impact on the health of Michigan residents.

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A spartan bringing sustainable agriculture into the future

MSU researcher Bruno Basso is developing innovative solutions in crop science, sustainable agriculture and food security.

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Our impact

Being part of a community of Spartans empowers us to push boundaries, think bigger and do more, together.

Spartans make a vital difference

From revolutionizing cancer treatment to sustaining our planet against the odds to preparing the leaders of tomorrow, it’s amazing what Spartans achieve together.

Hannah Distinguished Professor Bruno Basso and his lab members have one mission: produce more food to feed a growing world. “My research focuses on understanding the nexus between climate, food, energy and water. These are critical resources we need to protect.”

Assistant Professor Carolina Ferreira develops new cancer therapies using rare isotopes. “In pharmacy school, I joined a lab that worked on cancer research, and as I was working on this type of cancer, my grandpa actually died from that cancer. I wanted to focus my life and my career on helping more kids get more time with their grandpas.”

Jason Miller leads MSU’s top-ranked supply chain management department, and shares his expertise to help keep the world’s products moving. “We’re creating the next generation of thought leaders at both the undergraduate and graduate level, so our students leave this place with a unique set of knowledge and a unique set of skills.”

Associate Professor Shanelle Foster received all three of her degrees from MSU. Today, she’s focused on developing greener vehicle engines — and a diverse group of future engineers. “I am a proud Spartan, so what better place to choose to be able to give back. Here, I’m able to contribute to the next Spartan engineer.”

MSU alum and musician Randy Scott shares his musical talents with young students in Detroit. “MSU allowed me to grow as a musician and as an adult. It allowed me the freedom to be myself musically and to really hone my skills. It’s allowed me to share all of the things I’ve learned with the next generation.”

Jennifer Johnson is a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at MSU who works to improve maternal mental health and health disparities in Flint and throughout Michigan. “We succeed because we’re building a partnership with the community, not in spite of it.”

As president and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society, MSU alum Elana Rugh uses her skills to connect people to historical events and ensure they see themselves represented. “I learned to be a leader at MSU. The people that I met completely changed my world view."

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A Spartan changing the way we fight cancer

MSU's Carolina de Aguiar Ferreira uses radioisotopes to innovate cancer treatments, inspired by her grandfather's legacy.

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Spartan engineers are built better

College of Engineering Associate Professor Shanelle Foster is preparing the next leaders and inventors for the future.

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