Jan 20, 2011

MSU Agricultural Experiment Station has new name

Michigan State University’s (MSU) Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station has changed its name to MSU AgBioResearch.

This decision was not made lightly, MSU AgBioResearch officials said. Since its creation in 1888, the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station has had a proud history of contributing significantly to the world of agriculture as well as ensuring the wise use of natural and community resources and enhancing the quality of life in Michigan, the nation and the world.

The new name was selected following a yearlong process that included discussions with both internal and external partners.

There are nearly 400 scientists at MSU who are part of the AgBioResearch network. They work in six MSU colleges: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Natural Science, Social Science and Veterinary Medicine. In addition to agricultural production research, AgBioResearch scientists are investigating topics that range from alternative energy and biofuel production to childhood obesity, community development, environmental stewardship, and food safety and security.

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