The piece briefly explores the challenges behind scaling algae-based biofuels, as part of a recently started relationship between the Kramer Lab and ExxonMobil.

The lab researches critical plant production machinery that extends towards applications in such production areas as food, clothes, and precursors for biofuels.

The 3-year multi-institutional project will aim to study and improve how this important crop reacts to extreme environmental stressors such as heat, drought, or high salt content.

The two-minute short is part of a series showcasing MSU's abilities in anticipating global challenges. Kerfeld's lab focuses on green energy sources and commodities through the bioengineering of microbes.

PRL undergraduates had a strong presence at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum that took place at the MSU Union on Friday, April 8. Part 3 of the series profiles Michael Das.

Kramer is the recipient of the prestigious American Society of Plant Biologists 2016 Charles F. Kettering Award for his research into photosynthesis.

PRL undergraduates had a strong presence at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum that took place at the MSU Union on Friday, April 8. Part 2 of the series introduces Donna Liebelt.

The Kramer Lab hosted its first PhotosynQ workshop on April 22, 2016, attended by university members and private companies. 

PRL undergrads had a strong presence at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum that took place on Friday, April 8, even taking away a first prize for a poster presentation. We first profile Hope Hersh.

Jin Chen will join the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Division of Biomedical Informatics as Associate Professor on July 1st, 2016.

Greg Austic from the Kramer Lab gives a three-minute overview of the platform for one of its earliest supporters, MSU's own Global Center for Food Systems Innovation.

Igor Houwat will keep the public updated on the latest happenings at the twelve resident labs.

Ian Major, Ph.D., and Li Zhang have each received the Anton Lang Memorial Award for cross-disciplinary research on plant defense. 

David Kramer’s lab is reminiscent of a start-up business, a convergence of diverse minds and skills with the same end goal — to improve plant science. 

A new $1 million relationship between Michigan State University and ExxonMobil will expand fundmantal research designed to progress the fundamental science required to advance algae-based fuels.