Futures Magazine


Futures published twice a year, is written in non-scientific terms for the general public. Each issue profiles the work of several AgBioResearch scientists organized around a specific topic. Recent issues have focused on new research frontiers, economic development and food safety.

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Current Issue

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PAYING IT FORWARD: Mentoring Michigan's future scientists
Fall/Winter 2012
(1.64 MB, PDF)

In this issue of Futures, you can read about how AgBioResearch scientists from a variety of research disciplines are serving as mentors to the next generation of researchers and professionals, and how their protégés have gone on to careers that are making a difference as they provide innovative, real-world solutions to boost Michigan’s economy, conserve the state’s natural resources and enhance the quality of life for Michigan residents.

To read past issues of Futures, visit the Futures Archive.

Past Issues

Futures Fall/Winter 2011
MSU Global Water Initiative
Spring/Summer 2012
Futures Fall/Winter 2011
Michigan Agriculture: The Science of Abundance
Fall/Winter 2011
Futures Spring/Summer 2011
The Art of Partnership: Leading Innovation through Collaboration
Spring/Summer 2011
Futures Summer/Fall 2009
Keeping Food Safe from Farm to Fork
Summer/Fall 2010
Futures Summer/Fall 2009
Research to Energize Michigan's Economic Development
Winter/Spring 2010
Futures Summer/Fall 2009
New Research Frontiers
Summer/Fall 2009
Futures Winter/Spring 2009
AgBioResearch Research: Outstanding in the Field
Winter/Spring 2009
Futures Fall 2008
Michigan's Bioeconomy
Fall 2008
Futures Summer 2008
Invasive Species in Michigan: Controlling the Known and Identifying the Unknown
Summer 2008
Futures Winter/Spring 2008
Animal Agriculture and the Environment: Finding Balance
Winter/Spring 2008
Futures Fall 2007
Emerging Issues
Fall 2007
Futures Spring/Summer 2007
Fisheries and Wildlife Research: Protecting and Managing Natural Resources
Spring/Summer 2007
Futures Winter 2007
AgBioResearch Research: Global Scope, Local Impact
Winter 2007
Futures Fall 2006
Growing Michigan's Bioeconomy
Fall 2006
Futures Spring/Summer 2006
Harnessing Biology to Improve Farming
Spring/Summer 2006
Futures Winter 2006
AgBioResearch Research Accomplishments and Impacts
Winter 2006
Futures Fall 2005
Go Green: Turf and Landscape Research
Fall 2005
Futures Summer 2005
Biomedical Research for Animal and Human Health
Summer 2005
Futures Spring 2005
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Spring 2005
Futures Winter 2005
Environmental Stewardship and Natural Resources Policy and Management
Winter 2005
Futures Fall 2004
Enhancing Profitability in Michigan Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fall 2004
Futures Summer 2004
Research for Michigan's Health and Well-being
Summer 2004
Futures Spring 2004
The Water of Life
Spring 2004
Futures Winter 2004
A Global Perspective: Spatial Decision Support Systems
Winter 2004

Earlier Issues (1998-2003)

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