Research is often described as an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. This intellectual investigation produces a greater understanding of events, behaviors, or theories, and makes practical applications through laws and theories. The term research is also used to describe a collection of information about a particular subject, and is usually associated with science and the scientific method.
The word research derives from Middle French (see French language); its literal meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'.
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Michigan State University Research and Graduate Studies - Information about research at Michigan State University and resources for faculty.
Academy of International Business - An association of scholars and specialists in the field of international business with nearly 2500 members in 65 different countries around the world. Members include scholars from the leading academic institutions as well consultants and researchers.
Meta Description: [ The Academy of International Business is the leading global community of scholars for the creation and dissemination of knowledge about international business and policy issues. The AIB transcends the boundaries of single academic disciplines and managerial functions to enhance business education... ]
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Artificial Language Laboratory - Includes information about research, funding, staff, control devices, and service activities.
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Beef Cattle Research Center - Mission, description of the facilities, and statistics.
Center for Global Change and Earth Observations - A university-wide interdisciplinary research center focused on global and regional scale environmental change issues. Information on research foci, projects, and faculty participation.
Center for Language Education And Research - Teaching resources, research, training and professional development, and newsletter.
Center for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Science - Includes products and services, data and documents, training, aerial imagery archive, and department history.
Meta Description: [ Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Science, Research and Outreach Services. Department of Geography. Michigan State University. ]
Computational Ecology and Visualization Laboratory - Contains facilities, personnel, courses, news, publications, and links.
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Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center - Animal inventory and production, description, and visitor information.
Horse Teaching and Research Center - Description of the facility, news, and list of horses at the Center.
Insect Ecology and Biological Control Lab - Includes personnel, research, teaching, outreach, and publications.
Institute for Children, Youth, and Families - A university-wide, multidisciplinary unit supporting research, policy engagement, and outreach. The Institute facilitates university-community collaborations with a focus on Michigan, the nation, and the world.
Institute of International Agriculture - Offers news, projects, staff, short courses, Biotechnology, China program, training, study abroad, and links.
Institute of Water Research - Including news, tools and data, research, education, outreach, calendar, and resources.
Meta Description: [ The Institute of Water Research (IWR) at MSU provides timely information for addressing contemporary land and water resource issues through coordinated multidisciplinary efforts using advanced information and networking systems. The IWR endeavors to strengthen MSU's efforts in nontraditional educ... ]
International Business Center (MSU-CIBER) - Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER) has been designated as a national resource center in international business education by the U.S. Department of Education. MSU-CIBER draws on the vast international expertise and resources of Michigan State University to enhance management education and research and to assist businesses as they address the challenge of competing in the global marketplace. Its beneficiaries include students, faculty, practicing managers, and public policy makers.
itute of Public Utilities - A not-for-profit, non-partisan research and training center with the founding objective to promote education and research in the field of public utility industries and their regulation. The analytical approach of the Institute is multi-disciplinary and encompasses economics, political science, communications, and engineering.
Landsat.org - As the world's largest archive of Landsat satellite data outside the federal government, this NASA-funded research archive contains satellite imagery for the entire planet provides access to a catalog system for obtaining earth observation data for research, applications, and education.
Meta Description: [ Landsat.org supports the purchasing, distribution, and sharing of Landsat 7 imagery worldwide by providing a simplified, platform-independent user interface and search engine with online data ordering. Landsat.org supports research centers, science teams, and educational organizations by providin... ]
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station - The station encompasses the work of more than 300 scientists in five colleges at Michigan State University: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Natural Science, Social Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Human Ecology.
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National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory - Located on the campus of Michigan State University, the NSCL is devoted to basic research in nuclear science as well as accelerator and instrumentation research and development. Site includes information about current research and outreach, as well procedures for applying for beam time at the facility.
Plant Research Laboratory - Faculty and research, programs, seminars, alumni, and search available.
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Poultry Research and Teaching Center - Location, visitor information, and description.
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Sheep Research and Teaching Center - Inventory, description, and research activities.
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Swine Research and Teaching Center - Visitor information, mission, and facility description.
Tropical Rain Forest Information Center - A major NASA data and information center supporting research and information on tropical forests, and their role in global environmental change.
Meta Description: [ The Tropical Rain Forest Information Center at Michigan State University is a NASA Earth Science Information Partner (ESIP). Our mission is to provide NASA data, products and information services to the science, resource management, and policy and education communities. We provide Landsat and oth... ]
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) - The stations mission is to develop programs in research, education and extension directed toward a comprehensive understanding of the interdependence of natural and managed terrestrial and aquatic systems, and the conservation of natural resources.
Meta Description: [ Located in Michigan, KBS is a year-round center for research and education in ecology, evolution, and agriculture. ]
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