MSU students work in industrial laboratories at General Motors and Ford Motor Company, while industrial scientists perform as adjunct faculty at the Center. The Center for Fundamental Materials Research looks at materials science from a molecular and atomic perspective. The Travel, Tourism and Recreational Resource Center participates in communities through the County Tourism Profile Program. County tourism profiles are provided to government agencies, investors and developers, and the community as a concise analysis of economic trends, tourism patterns, and community characteristics. Family Nutrition Program Lake County is served by the Family Nutrition Program, a food and nutrition education program for food stamp recipients and their families.
Participants learn about nutrition, food selection and budgeting, and food safety and sanitation.
FNP is offered in all counties in Michigan through MSU Extension in collaboration with the Family Independence Agency and other human service agencies. FNP annually reaches approximately 1,800 residents in Lake County. Alternatives is a prevention program designed to help lead youth in a positive direction. This educational experience for elementary school youth focuses on team initiatives, self-esteem, and the importance of family activities. Elementary youth in Lake County also have the opportunity to enhance their reading, math and science skills by participating in the Summer Enrichment Program.