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Agricultural Autonomy Institute (AAI)

Building on MSU’s strengths in agriculture and autonomous systems, AAI is shaping the future of agricultural production and processing.

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Athlete Engineering Institute (AEI)

Focused on wearable technology, human performance assessment and injury mitigation, AEI delivers solutions for tactical, industrial, sports, and rehabilitation settings.

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Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS)

A world-class technology development center creating solutions in autonomy, additive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics, next-gen materials and more.

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Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E)

Based in Canton, Mississippi, CAVS-E assists the state’s manufacturers through technical support and training, generating more than $7 billion in economic impact since 2006.

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Center for Cyber Education (CCE)

The CCE conducts a broad range of outreach activities related to cybersecurity awareness and K-12 computer science education.

Center for Cyber Innovation (CCI)

Focused on new cyber capabilities for defense and intelligence communities, CCI researches, prototypes, and delivers cutting-edge technological and operational solutions.

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Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM)

Growing MSU’s reputation is a global leader in food security, DAFVM is committed to growing food and fiber, conserving natural resources, and delivering education and extension programs.

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Geosystems Research Institute (GRI)

GRI provides capabilities in remote sensing, computation technologies, visualization techniques, agriculture and natural resource management to enhance research, planning, and decision-support programs.

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Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS)

The GCAHFS aims to reduce world hunger through research that supports sustainable aquaculture and ecological health of aquatic resources.

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Institute for Clean Energy Technology (ICET)

Recognized internationally for its ability to evaluate nuclear grade HEPA filters, ICET’s measurement and testing capabilities support key defense and energy concerns.

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Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (I2AT)

The Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (I2AT) provides access to specialized research tools that enable innovators to advance cutting-edge research and commercialize new technologies by observing and analyzing structures at multiple scales. 

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Institute for Systems Engineering Research (ISER)

ISER uses system engineering processes and virtual prototyping enhance innovation in the Department of Defense and the U.S. industrial base.

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Mississippi Cyber Initiative

Developed with key partners in defense and industry, the Mississippi Cyber Initiative provides statewide leadership through unparalleled collaboration and innovation in cybersecurity.

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Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory (MSCL)

The MSCL is a state-appropriated regulatory agency integral to safeguarding the quality and safety of agricultural and environmental resources in the State of Mississippi.

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Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute (MWRRI)

MWRRI conducts research on water and water-related land use problems in Mississippi, the region, and the nation.

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Northern Gulf Institute (NGI)

The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute comprised of six academic institutions that are geographically distributed across the U.S. Gulf Coast states.

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Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory

The largest university operated high voltage lab in North America, this facility enables full-scale research and evaluation of high voltage infrastructure.

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Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU)

RCU supports career and technical education in Mississippi by developing curricula and assessments, as well as training educators.

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Social Science Research Center (SSRC)

The Social Science Research Center (SSRC) engages in multidisciplinary research to address critical social issues. With 75 years of experience, the SSRC collaborates with faculty, students, and external partners to conduct research and evaluation and promote public service initiatives that benefit communities locally, nationally, and globally.

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Advanced Composites Institute (ACI)

ACI designs, manufactures, and validates cutting-edge composite technologies while growing the composites manufacturing workforce.

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ASSURE

The Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE), the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research. is an MSU-led coalition of more than 30 universities working to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace.

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National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (NSPARC)

NSPARC’s team of science scientists, economists, data engineers, data analysts, and machine learning experts use applied research to drive real-world applications.

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Raspet Flight Research Laboratory

Using the largest fixed-wing UAS fleet in U.S. academia, Raspet leads key research efforts for clients in defense, homeland security, and private industry. 

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High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2)

With more than 10 PetaFLOPS of combined computing power, HPC2 manages one of the largest supercomputing centers in U.S. academia.

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