Undergraduate Research

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Research at Mississippi State

Mississippi State University is among the nation’s leading major research universities, according to the National Science Foundation. Professors at MSU are changing the world with their cutting-edge research and including students on their journey in the classroom and through undergraduate research programs. Check with your department for additional undergraduate research opportunities.

Current
Research

MSU receiving significant state-level investments for continued workforce development, research initiatives

Mississippi State is the recipient of a combined $9.5 million that will allow the Magnolia State’s leading land-grant institution to continue playing an influential role in Mississippi’s economic future by creating innovative technologies, better jobs and skilled workers.

December 16, 2024

MSU-Meridian receives IHL approval for student admittance to new accelerated Master of Science in Nursing degree program

Mississippi State University received approval during February 15 meeting of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to admit the first students into a newly created Master of Science in Nursing degree program at MSU-Meridian.

November 7, 2024

MSU's Gharakhani in The Conversation: Robots could have massive impact on cotton production

Learn more about how Hussein Gharakhani's work focuses on designing an end-effector for robotic cotton harvesting.

November 7, 2024

MSU partners with DoD SkillBridge program to give military members experience in university research

Mississippi State is now an official partner of the U.S. Department of Defense's SkillBridge program, offering active military members a chance to explore post-military careers at the university's research centers and institutes.

November 7, 2024

Research
Videos

Take a look at how our students are getting hands-on experience in their fields.

Neuromechanics

Nerve Agent Antidotes

MSU's Autonomous Vehicle Simulator

MSU Equine Therapy Research

Space Cowboys

Engineering students interested in rocket science might find a home with the Space Cowboys. The research and design team works to design, manufacture, test, and launch rockets each year. For the Space Cowboys, the sky is truly the limit! 

Partnership Virtual Tour

Oysters

MSU's research is helping to pave the way to restoring oyster habitats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate research enriches the classroom experience and gives students an opportunity to participate in the knowledge creation process. It also provides students with a competitive advantage in the job market and graduate programs.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Mississippi State serves as the national lead university for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Center of Excellence of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, putting MSU on the cutting edge of this new era of research, development and integration into the nation’s airspace.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Mississippi State University offers a variety of undergraduate research opportunities. The Research Symposium is an opportunity to showcase faculty-guided student research efforts from diverse departments, colleges and research centers across campus.

SWAT Robotics

Supercomputer

MSU has one of the fastest supercomputers in the world! Named "Shadow," the Cray supercomputer is the 11th fastest academic system in the United States making 593 trillion calculations per second.

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