As a premier research institution, Mississippi State University is focused on more than providing a world-class education. At MSU, we’re breaking through boundaries and creating the future.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The future of unmanned flight is now as Mississippi State University’s world-class student researchers take the controls of a revolutionary new aircraft technology that's poised to change the world



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ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIND

Exploring, uncovering, understanding. Mississippi State University archaeological researchers are using cutting-edge technology to break new ground across continents, solve ancient mysteries, gain cultural insight and establish the Cobb Institute of Archaeology as a leader among an international league of experts.



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Supercomputing

Learning is supersonic at Mississippi State University, where students have one of the world’s fastest academic supercomputer systems at their fingertips.



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World Hunger Solutions

The world may be shrinking thanks to technology, but the number of people at the global meal table is rapidly growing. Student researchers at Mississippi State University are seeking solutions to ensure that in the future, no one goes hungry.



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Microbiology Research

Crime scene investigation may be the subject of America's most popular television series, but at Mississippi State University, students are digging into real-life dramas and helping solve mysteries using science and research.



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Cybersecurity

At Mississippi State University, the next generation of cybersecurity professionals is being trained at one of the country’s top-ranked programs.



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THERABOT

A favorite stuffed animal can ease the fears of a troubled child or even an adult, offering comfort and companionship. But what if that toy could actually help heal? At Mississippi State University, groundbreaking research paired with therapeutic technology is anything but child’s play. It’s a tool for recovery.



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Carl Small Town Center

At Mississippi State University's Carl Small Town Center, architecture students are thoughtfully helping communities improve their physical environments to thrive culturally, economically and sustainably.



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CHARGE Syndrome

Mississippi State University is home to one of only two labs in the world conducting groundbreaking research on a syndrome known as CHARGE. Students gain hands-on learning about this complex condition while researching ways to improve the quality of life for affected children.



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SPACE COWBOYS

Mississippi State University’s world-class student rocket engineers are breaking barriers, discovering ways to travel farther and faster, and literally launching the next generation of space exploration.



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METEOROLOGY

Mississippi State University’s meteorology program equips graduates with an unrivaled education along with real-world experience that leads to successful weather careers.



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Grant Library

Mississippi State illuminates a pivotal era in American history and its central figures as home of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Williams Lincolniana Collection.



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Nerve Agent Antidotes

Chemical weapons remain a global threat, but Mississippi State researchers are fighting back by developing antidotes designed to defeat harmful nerve agents and save lives.



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Crime-Fighting Robots

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at MSU’s Social, Therapeutic, and Robotic Systems Lab is making sure the good guys have the best robots.



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Veterinary imaging

Mississippi State is a pioneer in using imaging technologies for veterinary patients. Earlier disease detection leads to improved treatment outcomes, which is great news for dogs and cats — and the people who love them.



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Homeland Security

Mississippi State’s commanding role in unmanned aircraft research is helping the Department of Homeland Security find safer and more effective ways to conduct critical missions while reinforcing Mississippi’s profile as a vital aerospace technology hub.



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Halo Project

As a leading automotive innovator, Mississippi State University is taking self-driving vehicle technology off-road by producing one of the world’s first all-electric, autonomous SUVs.



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MSU Vet School and Institute For Marine Mammal Studies

The waters of the Gulf Coast are opening new worlds of discovery for Mississippi State veterinary students and faculty, thanks to an enriching partnership between the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport.



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Creative Collaborative Studio

At Mississippi State University, collaboration is more than a powerful catalyst for innovation — it’s also how students in the College of Architecture, Art and Design are preparing to create the future.



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High Voltage Laboratory

As home of the one-of-a-kind Paul B. Jacob High Voltage Laboratory, Mississippi State University is preparing future engineers for a rapidly growing field that’s ripe for innovation.



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Fish Innovation Lab

In the world of aquaculture research and development, Mississippi State University is a big fish. As home of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, MSU is leveraging its proven expertise to reduce global poverty and hunger.



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Cardiovascular Research

Unlocking the mystery of vascular calcification is the focus of Dr. LaShan Simpson, whose 3D modeling technology is helping researchers at Mississippi State University better understand the causes of calcification and develop strategies to improve heart health.



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Vision Research

Eyesight is the portal through which researchers at Mississippi State University are gaining deeper insights into how the brain processes information — scientific explorations that could pave the way to next-generation computer technologies and medical breakthroughs.

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Entrepreneurship & Outreach

Business is booming at the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach, where students and faculty have access to unrivaled expertise, funding, mentorships and resources to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams while boosting Mississippi’s economy.



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MSU Neuromechanics Lab

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death—a trend that researchers at Mississippi State University are working to reverse by using technologies such as 3D motion capture to better understand body movements and create safer spaces for people to live, work and play.



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