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Rising Professionals Conference in Forestry Attracts MSU Student
Published on May 2, 2024
This February, Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry student Jacob Reinking had the unique opportunity to attend the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Rising Professionals Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. -
New Saplings, New Beginnings
Published on April 3, 2024
A look into FOR 175 Tree Biology, a new course for students to set them up for success early on in the forestry program. -
MSU doctoral student earns NASA fellowship
Published on April 1, 2024
MSU forestry student will study global environmental concerns related to the Amazon rainforest -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Tara Allohverdi
Published on March 29, 2024
Tara, Ph.D candidate, shares how her varying internships during undergrad led to her to a research focus on natural resource economics and the life cycle analysis of forest products. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Ichchha Thapa
Published on March 28, 2024
Ichchha, an international student from Nepal, shares how her passion for forestry led her to pursue a Ph.D. with a research focus on mass timber demand and supply in the lake states. -
Forestry Professor Helps Shape Urban Forestry Research, Policy, and Practice as Part of National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Published on March 14, 2024
Dr. Asia Dowtin, assistant professor of urban forestry in the MSU department of Forestry, was recently appointed to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC). -
Faculty Spotlight – Scott Stark
Published on March 6, 2024
Scott Stark shares his journey with forestry and offers insight into the many aspects of the forestry program at MSU. -
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects
Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture. -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Emily Vaillencourt
Published on February 15, 2024
Learn how Emily Vaillencourt became interested in forestry and how the tight-knit community has helped her advance her career goals. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Mitchell Calvin
Published on February 5, 2024
Mitchell Calvin seeks his masters focused in finding genetic variations in American beech trees that contribute to resistance against beech bark disease. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology, Bay College provide on-ramp to careers in forestry
Published on January 31, 2024
Forest Technology Certificate Program provides two-year degree, career-ready skills -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Alexis Sell
Published on January 26, 2024
Alexis Sell shares her undergraduate experience in forestry at MSU and how her study away in Costa Rica had a great impact on her. -
MSU Forestry Club Students Participate in Timber Sports Event for the First Time in Four Years
Published on January 11, 2024
Students competed in the timber sports challenge on October 7, 2023. -
Northern hardwoods study wraps up sixth growing season since harvest, 6-year findings soon to be published
Published on December 13, 2023
MSU professors Mike Walters and Gary Roloff have helped lead the collaborative project between MSU and the MDNR, addressing ways forests can be managed to create diverse tree populations. -
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.