NMU Graduate Studies & Research

10/02/2026

CGS&R had a great time at the President's Investiture in our plaid! Happy Plaidurday!!

10/01/2026

Reminder that our PI Training is tomorrow and required for faculty and staff who wish to apply for funding. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our office and staff.

10/01/2026

Reminder that the Scholarly Buzz Session is TODAY! Come check it out at 1pm in Harden Hall 221.

09/29/2026

Reminder that the Faculty Research Grant application deadline is October 9th! We are so excited to read about the upcoming projects, especially since applicants can earn up to $7,000! Please make sure to submit your application through Cayuse. If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]!

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

Reminder! Next Thursday at 1pm is the Scholarly Buzz Session. Everyone is welcome to attend this interdisciplinary research event. For more information visit the Office of Sponsored Programs webpage or contact [email protected].

09/22/2026

The Faculty Research Grant Program offers resources for faculty to seek advancement in their respective fields. Applications for this grant are due on Friday, October 9th. To learn more, visit the NMU OSP website or email [email protected].

Shoutout to our last year's winners:

Liz Mandeville
Department: Biology
Project Title: Evolutionary genomics of Coregonus species in the Laurentian Great Lakes

Danny LeBert
Department: Biology
Project Title: Hydrogen-Peroxide Induced Changes in miRNA Expression During Wound Healing

Cory Toegel
Department: Psychology
Project Title: Expanding Capacity for Research on Self-Control and Behavioral Disruption

Kurt Galbreath
Department: Biology
Project Title: Expedition to western states: field collections and student training supporting biodiversity research

Robert Whalen
Department: English
Project Title: George Herbert: Cambridge Orator [II]

Urvashi, Urvashi
Department: Chemistry
Project Title: Light-Assisted Desulfitative Photoredox Coupling by Earth-abundant Iron (Fe)- Based Catalysts

Caroline Krzakowski
Department: English
Project Title: "We Only Wanted to Forget:" A Memoir of Family, War, and Exile

Katie Newton
Department: Chemistry
Project Title: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Tin(IV) Oxide Nanoparticles

Heng-Hsuan Chu
Department: Biology
Project Title: Translating Arabidopsis Iron Transporter Discoveries to Improve Tomato Performance on Alkaline Soils

09/18/2026

It's the first Buzz Session of the year! Scholarly Buzz Session is a platform for faculty to present their research in 3 slides & 5 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend this interdisciplinary research event. For more information visit the NMU Scholarly Buzz Sessions webpage or contact [email protected].

09/17/2026

PI Training is required for faculty and staff who wish to apply for funding. Further training opportunities will be provided. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our office or any of our staff.

09/16/2026

Meet our September Pet Spotlight, Toby!
"Toby is the chillest, sweetest dog, and he's been a member of the family since he walked up to our house and sat down on our porch ten years ago. He's an old man now, but he's still holding it down."