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MSU researcher uses this unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jenny Marchi, Nick Monacelli , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Michigan State University researcher is using an unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues. In a board game, players decide how to divide up resources like funding, staff and bandwidth to improve internet access and digital literacy in their community. The game “Connected C...
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Key takeaway Jean Hardy, Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts & Sciences Associate Professor joined Local 4 Live to tell us about some rural challenges many don’t realize communities have.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A Michigan State University researcher is using an unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues. In a board game, players decide how to divide up resources like funding, staff and bandwidth to improve internet access and digital literacy in their community. The game “Connected C...
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