MSU-China news

Michigan State University continues making news for its research, education and outreach projects focusing on China. Recent stories:

June 29, 2009
Peer pressure key in environmental decisions
People are more likely to enroll in conservation programs if their neighbors do -- a tendency that should be exploited when it comes to protecting the environment, according to a pioneering study in China by Michigan State researchers. More>>

April 17, 2009
MSU supports Chinese language teachers
Michigan State University took another important step toward addressing the nation’s rising demand for Chinese-related education by establishing one of the first U.S. institutes dedicated to preparing Chinese teachers. More>>

Jan. 23, 2009
MSU leads business delegation to China
To help businesses tap into China’s economic opportunities, Michigan State University has partnered with local business organizations to offer a Business and Investment Tour of China May 2-13. More>>

Nov. 10, 2008
MSU scholar returns to China to study pandas
Michigan State University graduate student Vanessa Hull returns to earthquake-shaken region in her quest to capture endangered giant pandas and affix tracking collars. More>>

Oct. 21, 2008
Job opportunities for international graduates
International students at MSU will have more opportunities for employment in their home countries such as China, thanks to a new partnership between MSU's Office for International Students and Scholars and MSU Career Services Network. More>>

July 15, 2008
Portable turf construction at Beijing Olympics
Chinese officials have tapped MSU’s renowned turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer’s Olympics in Beijing National Stadium. More>>

July 17, 2008
MSU doctor supports U.S. Olympic gymnasts
MSU sports medicine physician Larry Nassar will be on the sidelines as team physician for the U.S. men’s and women’s gymnastics teams at the Olympics in Beijing. More>>

July 7, 2008
China policies treasure environment and people
Two of the world’s largest environmental programs in China are generally successful, although key reforms could transform them into a model for the rest of the world, according to new research published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. More>>

June 24, 2008
Web game teaches Chinese culture, language
As China’s global influence continues to grow, an MSU scholar has created the first online video game for teaching Chinese culture and language. More>>

June 9, 2008
MSU turfgrass students graduate in China
For 24 MSU students participating in a U.S.-China collaborative turfgrass management program, commencement is all about location: Beijing, China. The Chinese students will be the first graduates in an MSU college-level commencement ceremony at an international location. More>>

May 15, 2008
MSU Panda team supports earthquake recovery
MSU has partnered for years with the world’s epicenter of giant panda research and preservation, and now is continuing as the area in China struggles to recover from the devastating earthquake. More>>

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