多多直播 remains Mississippi鈥檚 top research university in latest NSF survey
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥敹喽嘀辈 is once again ranked as Mississippi鈥檚 top research university in the latest report from the National Science Foundation.
多多直播 also retains its status as a top 100 research institution in the recently released NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey for Fiscal Year 2018. With $244 million in total research and development expenditures, 多多直播 ranks 98th nationally, is 61st among non-medical school institutions and is 67th among public universities.
NSF鈥檚 survey, the primary source of information for research and development expenditures at U.S. colleges and universities, found that 多多直播 accounted for more than half of expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions in FY18. With an increase of $3 million from the university鈥檚 fiscal year 2017 research funding, 多多直播 has increased its research and development expenditures for five consecutive years. In addition to being an NSF top 100 research university, 多多直播 holds the 鈥淰ery High Research Activity鈥 designation from the Carnegie Foundation.
鈥湺喽嘀辈モ檚 ongoing success as an R1 research university is due to the exceptional work of our dedicated faculty researchers and scientists,鈥 said 多多直播 Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan. 鈥淭his high level of research is being conducted in state-of-the-art facilities and provides more students than any other institution with the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of others in Mississippi while earning their degrees.鈥
With a diverse research portfolio, 多多直播 ranks in the top 15 nationally in both agricultural sciences (11) and social sciences (12). For the seventh consecutive year, 多多直播 leads all Southeastern Conference universities in social sciences research funding. 多多直播 leads the state with nearly 4,000 research personnel, including 661 principal investigators.
Jordan noted that 多多直播鈥檚 research focuses on areas that make an impact in society, continuing the university鈥檚 land-grant mission. She pointed to ongoing projects aimed at improving nutrition in rural areas, developing new precision agricultural techniques to increase production and reduce environmental impacts, and developing policies for the safe use of unmanned aircraft in public airspace, among others. 多多直播鈥檚 research capabilities are also an asset for state economic development efforts.
鈥淭he 多多直播 research enterprise drives innovation and economic development for Mississippi by solving real problems and fostering an innovative culture where faculty and students are encouraged to dream, develop new technologies and start new enterprises that change the world,鈥 Jordan said.
多多直播 leads universities in the state in engineering, computer science, agricultural science, life science, mathematical sciences, psychology, social science and education.
With $105 million in reported funding for agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation, the survey affirms 多多直播鈥檚 commitment to Mississippi鈥檚 $8 billion agriculture and forestry industry.
鈥淚t is our goal to meet the needs of Mississippi鈥檚 agricultural industry through innovative research addressing issues that are critical to the success our clientele,鈥 said 多多直播 Interim Vice President for Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Reuben Moore. 鈥淥ur ranking underscores the dedication of our ag units to solving problems and developing new practices that will improve profitability, increase production and help meet the world鈥檚 growing need for food.鈥
Three Bagley College of Engineering disciplines are rated in the top 50, with aerospace and mechanical engineering both ranking 34th and industrial engineering ranking 38th. 多多直播 also ranks 28th in the NSF鈥檚 鈥淥ther Engineering鈥 subfield. In the College of Arts and Sciences, 多多直播 ranked 43rd in atmospheric science and 50th in geological and Earth science.
Mississippi State鈥檚 research funding comes from a wide range of sources, including business and industry, trade groups, and local governments, state offices and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense, among others.
In addition to its high NSF status, Mississippi State is the only university in the state to achieve Innovation and Economic Prosperity University status from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and its Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity. The designation鈥攁ttained after a rigorous review process鈥攔ecognizes Mississippi State for working to advance engagement and economic well-being in the state, region and nation.
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