research

Measuring Great Lakes water quality today and a century ago

Current State — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:31:13 +0000

It’s been 100 years since the International Joint Commission conducted a Great Lakes-wide bacteriological study. Scientists are now looking to recreate the 1913 research; the 100 years study will assess how water quality in the Basin has changed over time.

Stepdancer Nic Gareiss on percussive dance, sexual identity and culture

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:33:50 +0000

Nic Gareiss has performed traditional Irish dance and the dances of its Diaspora around the world. But for Nic, his performances are not just visual expressions, but audible ones. He understands the body in motion as a form of music.

Nic holds degrees in both anthropology and music from Central Michigan University and recently completed his Masters' in ethnochoreology at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Nic discusses his research interests including percussive dances, cultural identity in relation to traditional dance and music, and sexual identity within traditional dance.

As Great Lakes show, plastic pollution not just an oceanic problem

Current State — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:50:34 +0000

Current State #24 | February 14, 2013

Current State — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:14:25 +0000

Today on Current State: Michigan's energy future; Michigan radio legend Mike Whorf talks about life and love songs; MSU research on cyberbullying; a Public Poetry Announcement featuring Jack Gilbert; and Michigan farmers voice their concerns.

Females and Younger Athletes Take Longer to Recover From Concussions

Gretchen Millich — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:30:30 +0000

It isn't only football and hockey players who suffer from concussions. Any athlete is at risk, including females. Studies show girls are reporting nearly twice as many concussions as boys in sports played by both. Now, new research out of Michigan State University shows that females and younger athletes who suffered concussions took longer to recover than males and older athletes.