From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Kevin Pauga is the video coordinator for Tom Izzo’s highly-successful men’s basketball program at MSU.
He describes his important role in the program and talks about the technology he and his team use to help keep the Spartans at the top of the college basketball world.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 15:29 – 8.9 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Ken Keegstra is MSU University Distinguished Professor of plant biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. And he’s the executive director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, one of three major new U.S. Department of Energy research centers funded with $125 million over five years. MSU will use approximately $50 million for basic science research aimed at solving some of the most complex problems in converting natural elements to energy.
Keegstra talks about the role he and his MSU colleagues will play in this exciting new venture. He tells us how energy is derived from plants and gives his views on the food versus fuel debate.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 16:51 – 9.6 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Steve Pueppke is the director of MSU’s Office of Biobased Technologies.
Renewable energy for American industry is at the root of a major Midwest research center funded by the largest federal grant exclusively for research endeavors in MSU’s history. MSU will partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in establishing the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. MSU will use approximately $50 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding for basic science research aimed at solving some of the most complex problems in converting natural elements to energy.
Pueppke discusses the projects MSU will work on in this new venture. He talks about what the bioeconomy is and why it’s important to Michigan’s future. He tells us why MSU is uniquely positioned to be a leader in the bioeconomy, and he tells us more about MSU’s Office of Biobased Technologies.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 11:48 – 6.8 mb mp3
Hear the audio from the June 26, 2007 MSU press conference announcing the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center featuring MSU President Lou Anna Simon, MSU Professor and GLBRC Executive Director Ken Keegstra, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, and Director of MSU’s Office of Biobased Technologies Steve Pueppke.
Hear the press conference 21:22 – 12.2 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Jeff Riedinger is dean of MSU’s International Studies and Programs. The MSU Board of Trustees approved his appointment at its June 15 meeting.
Riedinger talks about the history of ISP at MSU and outlines his goals for the future. He talks about enhancing the international experience for all MSU students and about helping move MSU’s mission from land-grant to world-grant. And he tells us the biggest challenges he’ll face moving ISP forward.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 17:41 – 10.1 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Robert Floden is a professor of teacher education and associate dean for research at Michigan State University’s College of Education.
Floden studies a variety of topics, including the character and effects of teacher education, teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching, and the connections between education policies and practice. He also serves as director of the Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning.
He talks about his recent election into the prestigious National Academy of Education. He discusses the latest trends in education research and gives his views on curriculum standards and on No Child Left Behind. He says future education research will focus on technology and globalization issues.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 10:30 – 6 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: A wide-ranging discussion on technology’s role in education with MSU University Distinguished Professor of Education Yong Zhao.
Zhao updates the activities at the Confucius Center, a pioneering research-based institute providing online Chinese language courses for K-12 and adult learners.
He talks about the hard time teachers have competing with computers and how today’s kids are comfortable learning in digital environments. And he weighs in on Michigan’s new curriculum standards. He also describes digital farms, useful knowledge, and global citizenship. He says the digital revolution and globalization are everywhere and that “no man can do a machine’s job.”
At MSU, Zhao also leads the Center for Teaching and Technology and the U.S.-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 30:04 – 17.2 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Tamer Cavusgil is The John William Byington Endowed Chair in Global Marketing in The Eli Broad College of Business at MSU.
Cavusgil describes two megatrends in his area of expertise: the technology revolution and globalization. He tells us about MSU’s acclaimed Center for International Business Education and Research and about his annual emerging markets potential index.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 32:54 – 18.8 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Venkatesh Kodur is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at MSU and is one of the world’s leading experts on the effects of fire on materials and structural systems. He has established the new Structural Fire Testing Facility at MSU, the first of its kind at a U.S. university.
He describes the importance of fire research and its implications for both homeland security and economic activity. Kodur says the ability to perform structural fire testing will be a significant step toward bringing the United States up to speed in integrating fire and structural engineering – a step crucial to homeland security.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 15:40 – 9 mb mp3
On video from June 2009 – Kodur talks about his research:
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: John Pirich is an adjunct professor in the MSU College of Law and is acting director of the college’s Fieger Trial Practice Institute. Pirich is also a law partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn in Lansing.
He tells us about the innovative Fieger program designed specifically to train law students to become successful trial lawyers. Pirich also talks about the key issues facing both law students and seasoned attorneys. John is also president of the Wharton Center advisory board and updates us on MSU’s arts and culture jewel.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 13:24 – 7.7 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Daniel Howes is a columnist and associate business editor at The Detroit News.
From the Mackinac Policy Conference at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Daniel shares his insights on the leadership quagmire in Lansing, the state of the American automotive industry, the role Michigan’s research universities can play in reshaping Michigan’s economy, and the changes taking place in the newspaper business.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 24:47 – 14.2 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: Ron Dzwonkowski is the editorial page editor for the Detroit Free Press. From the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Ron talks about the topics at this year’s conference. He discusses the state budget crisis and the changing automotive industry. And he talks about the changing state of his own industry – newspapers and journalism.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 13:05 – 7.5 mb mp3
From MSU Today on Impact Radio: James P. Hoffa is an MSU almunus and general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. From the Mackinac Policy Conference, Hoffa talks about the impact MSU had on him, how universities can help transform Michigan’s economy, and about the labor movement’s role in the new economy.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 4:11 – 2.4 mb mp3
From MSU Today: From the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference, MSU President Lou Anna Simon talks about the University Research Corridor collaboration between MSU, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. She talks about a preliminary independent analysis showing that URC’s assets for a knowledge economy are comparable to those found in regions of the country known for their economic vitality.
President Simon talks about the new world-class art museum coming to MSU that focuses on modern and contemporary art thanks to a gift of $26 million from philanthropist and MSU alumnus Eli Broad and his wife, Edythe.
She also talks about the coming Big Ten Network and says that MSU is a busy place in the summer, too.
Hosted by Russ White.
Hear the Show 9:20 – 5.3 mb mp3
