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For Michigan State University Department of Physics and Astronomy in 2015-2017, the graph shows 49 visible PIs and 41 internal PI collaborations. The dominant subject mix is Physics and Astronomy as the leading field (51% of slots across 40 PIs; 40 labels), Nuclear and High Energy Physics as the leading subfield (23% of slots across 23 PIs; 23 labels), and Nuclear physics research studies as the leading topic (10% of slots across 14 PIs; 14 labels). That concentration is a strength for a focused search, although candidates outside Physics and Astronomy should inspect the smaller groups closely. The top weighted PIs are Marcos Dantus (14.3 weighted works; Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications, Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies). The most visible ties are G. Mark Voit and Megan Donahue (10 shared works, weight 5.5). The standout breakdown groups are group 1 with 10 PIs, 10 internal connections, weight 15.9, around Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Radiation, Spectroscopy, led by A. Gade, B. A. Brown, A. Spyrou.