Environmental Research
A hallmark of environmental work at MSU is unprecedented integration across fields - agriculture; natural and social sciences; communications; engineering; human, osteopathic and veterinary medicine; humanities; and law.
The common goal is to advance fundamental science and to solve practical problems.
Clusters of Excellence
These are some of MSU's core areas of strength. For each cluster, we list research centers and programs addressing the issue, individual researchers working on it, and recent news items about MSU's work.
- Animal Studies
- Bioeconomy
- Biogeochemistry
- Business and Environment
- Climate Change
- Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services
- Environment and Human Health
- Environmental Monitoring and Analysis
- Environmental Communication and Literacy
- Invasive Species
- Land
- Risk, Values and Decision Making
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Water
For new faculty members, we've provided a guide to funding, collaboration, and quality of life resources at MSU.
Silent Spring Summer Research Seminar
Current ESPP students presented their summer research results before their peers and ESPP staff recently. See research summaries and photos here.

