A Top 100 Research Institution

A Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity Doctoral University, çÛÁ¦ÊÓƵ is ranked among the National Science Foundation’s top 100 research institutions. As the Magnolia State’s leading research university, MSU’s research expenditures totaled nearly $241 million in FY 2017, accounting for more than half of the total in research and development expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions. This research activity is playing an ever-increasing role in Mississippi’s overall economic development efforts. MSU is a recognized leader in a number of disciplines, and well known for innovative partnerships, real-world impact, and offering undergraduate and graduate students unique research opportunities.

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New species of wasp ‘hidden in plain sight’ discovered by MSU researchers

Creating a buzz in Nature this week, a çÛÁ¦ÊÓƵ biologist’s research has led to the discovery of a new parasitic wasp species with unusual biology in the Eastern U.S., opening doors for future research in fundamental biological processes.

September 11, 2024

USDA grant supports MSU research into dairy cattle heat stress

çÛÁ¦ÊÓƵ scientists are studying new ways to mitigate heat stress in dairy cattle—a national problem costing the industry approximately $1.5 billion in lost production—thanks to a $300,000 New Investigator Seed Grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

September 09, 2024

MSU, NASA partnership recruiting students, early career scientists for environmental research project

çÛÁ¦ÊÓƵ’s Office of Research and Economic Development is now recruiting the next generation of planet observation leaders for NASA’s Earth Action DEVELOP program.

September 05, 2024

MSU receives $8 million NSF grant to boost Mississippi science, technology capabilities

Mississippi’s leading research university is receiving $8 million from the National Science Foundation to lead transformative science and technology…

August 27, 2024
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