This document summarizes a new faculty research orientation breakout session at MSU. It discusses MSU's focus on interdisciplinary global research through its international centers and programs. Charts show MSU's international research awards by theme from 2007-2016 and engagement by region from 2006-2015, with most projects in Africa and Asia. It promotes building international partnerships in research to achieve MSU's vision as a World Grant university.

1. 8/17/17 1
New Faculty Research Orientation
Breakout Session
Session Moderator: Doug Gage
Panelists: Frederica Brandizzi
Eric Hegg
Lisa Lapidus
Jinhua Zhao
Interdisciplinary Research at MSU

3. GLOBAL RESEARCH:
THEMES, REGIONS, RELATIONSHIPS

4. International Studies and Programs (ISP)

5. Area &Thematic Centers

6. ISP Services

7. Education Offices

8. Building BeyondTomorrow Strategy

9. MSUThematic Strengths

10. MSU International Research Awards byTheme
(FY 2007-2016)

11. MSU Engagement by Region
FY 2006-2015 (Projects)
2%
17
Oceana
29%
330
Global
18%
204
The Americas
31%
353
Africa
21%
243
Asia
7%
83
Europe
353
330
243
204
83
17 Total percentage exceeds 100% due to multi-region projects.

12. A university in the World Grant model is one that sees citizens not just as
the beneficiaries of its knowledge but also as partners in its co-creation.
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon
The World Grant Ideal

13. Where to find funding for international
research – sign up!

14. International Studies and Programs