News Archives: March, 2025
Bhattacharya confirmed as NIH director amid controversy
The Senate confirmed health researcher Jay Bhattacharya as the new director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Tuesday. The confirmation passed along party lines with a 53-47 vote.
Bhattacharya gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing masking mandates, school closures, and other public health measures aimed at controlling the virus's spread.
Trump's cuts threaten NSF REU programs
For decades, the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program has provided students with valuable summer research opportunities at top institutions. Now, at least a dozen programs have been canceled.
DEPSCoR Day Postponed
A message from the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development website
NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest
The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. NIH funds drive research and innovation, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases and improved health outcomes.
EIF Hosts NASA EPSCoR Caucus meeting
On March 1, the NASA EPSCoR Caucus met at 800 Maine Ave., SW in Washington, DC, succeeding the 2025 National Council of Space Grant Directors Spring Meeting, held Feb. 27-28.
Alaska INBRE Hosts 2025 Western Regional IDeA Conference
Alaska INBRE hosted the 2025 Western Regional IDeA Conference (WRIC) from Feb. 26-28 in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 400 faculty, staff, students, and industry stakeholders from across the country attended. The conference featured over 200 oral and poster presentations, making for three days of key scientific exchange and discovery.