Dr. May Tsupros

Assistant Professor

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Biography

May Tsupros is an educator and sustainable food systems designer based at Michigan State University. As the Director of Farm Institution Programs and Assistant Director of the Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), she coordinates initiatives that promote local food purchasing and supports programs like Cultivate Michigan. Tsupros has a strong background in community sustainability, focusing on racial economic equity within food systems. Before her current role, she served as an award-winning high school science teacher and was involved in the co-founding of Gardeneers, a non-profit dedicated to strengthening the connections between schools and local food. Additionally, she functions as the Executive Director of Partridge Creek Farm, which specializes in farm-to-school programs and placed-based education. Tsupros holds a degree in Conservation Ecology Biology from Indiana University and a Master's in Teaching from National-Louis University in Chicago. In her free time, she engages in various activities, including community gardening, teaching yoga, and advocating for food equity.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Farm Institution Programs

— Present

Center for Regional Food Systems • East Lansing, MI

Coordinate Michigan Farm Institution Network and oversee local food purchasing campaigns.

Assistant Director CRFS Programs

— Present

Center for Regional Food Systems • East Lansing, MI

Bring expertise to center-wide initiatives.

Executive Director

— Present

Partridge Creek Farm • Ishpeming, MI

Specializes in farm-to-school and placed-based education.

Co-Founder

— Present

Gardeneers • Chicago, IL

Developed a non-profit focusing on school garden programs.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology