Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a promising new method for detecting early bone changes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, using ultrasound instead of costly MRIs. The tool could help doctors identify patients at greater risk for re-injury or long-term joint problems like osteoarthritis. In a March 2025 study published in Osteoarthritis Imaging,… Read More »
Assistant Professor Jungmin Kwon is a recipient of a Racial Equity Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation for her project, “Youth as Storytellers and Educators: Asian Americans Remaking School Curriculum.” The study will empower Asian American youth to challenge stereotypes and reshape school curricula through oral history and digital storytelling. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing… Read More »
Michigan State University Professor Karin Pfeiffer has been elected president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a leading professional organization in the fields of sports medicine, exercise science and health promotion. Founded in 1954, ACSM brings together physicians, researchers, educators and practitioners to advance research, education and practical applications related to physical activity,… Read More »
Professor and internationally recognized scholar Kristen Renn was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in March 2025. The honor recognizes scholars for their “exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” said AERA in a news release. She joins a group of 29 scholars recognized with the distinction this year. “Kristen Renn’s dedication… Read More »
Professor Matthew Wawrzynski has been named a Senior Scholar Diplomate by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Since 1984, the ACPA Senior Scholars Program has recognized distinguished scholars and practitioners in student affairs and higher education who have demonstrated exemplary and sustained contributions to research, mentorship and professional practice. The Senior Scholar Diplomate distinction is… Read More »
According to recent state assessments, only 25% of Michigan’s fourth-grade students have achieved reading proficiency. Despite the 2018 Read by Grade 3 law, which aimed to ensure students achieve basic literacy by third grade, challenges persist due to a variety of reasons. These challenges were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with reading scores declining… Read More »
Michigan State University scholars Joanne Marciano and Beth Herbel-Eisenmann are recipients of the Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Teaching for their leadership in The Youth Voices Project, an initiative that empowers middle and high school students through participatory research. Each year, Michigan State University’s Distinguished Partnership Awards recognize faculty and their community partners for outstanding,… Read More »
Associate Professor Sara Witmer is leading a study to better understand how students with disabilities use extended time accommodations during math tests. Funded by a $702,473 grant from the Institute of Education Sciences, Witmer will examine this widely used testing accommodation, and hopes to provide educators and policymakers with evidence-based recommendations to better support students.… Read More »
New research from the Michigan State University College of Education shows how social media provides connection and community for college students, particularly those with disabilities. Published in the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, the study examines the nature of students’ social media use and its relationship to social capital and psychological well-being. Led by… Read More »
There is a long-documented problem of inequalities in mathematics education across the United States and in other countries around the world. Previous research suggests socio-economic status (SES) and race play a role — but to what extent and how? Research from Michigan State University scholars answers these questions. “This study yielded astoundingly interesting results,” said… Read More »
