A Top 100 Research Institution

A Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity Doctoral University, Mississippi State is ranked among the National Science Foundation’s top 100 research institutions. As the Magnolia State’s leading research university, ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV’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. ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV 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.

What's happening with our research

New species of wasp ‘hidden in plain sight’ discovered by ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV researchers

Creating a buzz in Nature this week, a Mississippi State 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 ¹ú²úÂ鶹AV research into dairy cattle heat stress

Mississippi State 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

¹ú²úÂ鶹AV, NASA partnership recruiting students, early career scientists for environmental research project

Mississippi State’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

¹ú²úÂ鶹AV 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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