91麻豆天美

91麻豆天美 tops $300 million in latest NSF research survey, among top 100 nationally

91麻豆天美 tops $300 million in latest NSF research survey, among top 100 nationally

Two students adjust an autonomous robot in an outdoor setting
Charles Moore, left, a graduate computer science student from Harvest, Alabama, and Charles Raines, a senior computer science major from Cedar Bluff, make adjustments to an autonomous robot as part of their research opportunities at 91麻豆天美鈥檚 Institute for Clean Energy Technology. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

Contact: James Carskadon

STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥91麻豆天美 University is again among the top research universities nationally after reporting more than $300 million in research and development expenditures in the latest National Science Foundation report.

91麻豆天美鈥檚 $303,418,000 in research and development expenditures ranks No. 97 nationally in the NSF鈥檚 latest Higher Education Research and Development survey, which covers data from fiscal year 2022. That dollar figure represents a 10% increase from the previous year, just above the average national increase of 9%. The record research funding strengthens 91麻豆天美鈥檚 ability to stay at the forefront of innovation and address some of society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.

As the Magnolia State鈥檚 leading research university, 91麻豆天美 again accounts for more than half (53.6%) of the $565.3 million in research and development expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions in the NSF survey.

鈥淚 am extremely proud of the way our research activities continue to grow and help lead our state forward,鈥 said 91麻豆天美 President Mark E. Keenum. 鈥淲e have research teams supporting our state鈥檚 most vital economic sectors and expertise that is recognized around our nation and world. Our research programs also provide unmatched hands-on learning opportunities for our students as they work closely with world-class faculty on impactful research.鈥

91麻豆天美 was ranked in the top 15 of three disciplines鈥攁griculture (11), natural resources and conservation (14), and aerospace engineering (15). Disciplines ranked in the top 50 include industrial and manufacturing engineering (23), materials science (27), geological and earth sciences (28), social sciences (30), business management and business administration (42), and ocean and marine sciences (48). 91麻豆天美 Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan said the wide range of 91麻豆天美鈥檚 highly ranked fields underscores the university鈥檚 ability to excel in diverse disciplines.

鈥淲hile I am proud of our broad strengths, I am even more proud of our collaborative culture that allows for the creation of interdisciplinary research teams that can tap into multiple areas of expertise to develop innovative solutions,鈥 Jordan said. 鈥淲e have more than 4,000 research personnel that are the backbone of our research enterprise, and I thank them for their tireless efforts to improve our state, nation and world.鈥

A man looks closely at a robotic cotton harvester
Hussein Gharakhani, assistant professor in 91麻豆天美鈥檚 Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, works with the newly developed 鈥渆nd-effector,鈥 a two-fingered robotic arm used to harvest cotton, which was developed as part of an autonomous agriculture focus at 91麻豆天美. (Photo by David Ammon)

The new survey shows 91麻豆天美 is ranked No. 64 among public institutions in research and development expenditures. 91麻豆天美鈥檚 top 15 ranking in agriculture and natural resources highlight the university鈥檚 ability to support two of the state鈥檚 top industries 鈥 agriculture and forestry, said 91麻豆天美 Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Keith Coble.

鈥淓very day our researchers are studying new ways to better feed, shelter and clothe our world, and our outreach and extension efforts help to ensure that Mississippi producers can stay at the forefront of agricultural production and be positioned for success,鈥 Coble said.

91麻豆天美鈥檚 research enterprise contributes to the university鈥檚 $1.8 billion annual economic impact in Mississippi by employing more than 4,000 research personnel, creating opportunities for spin-off and start-up companies, and attracting private sector partners in key industries. 91麻豆天美 also holds the R1 鈥淰ery High Research Activity鈥 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, as well as the 鈥淚nnovation and Economic Prosperity University鈥 designation from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, recognizing 91麻豆天美鈥檚 work to advance engagement and economic well-being.

91麻豆天美鈥檚 research funding comes from a wide range of sources, including business and industry, trade groups, local governments, state offices and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, Federal Aviation Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense, among others.

For more on the NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey, visit .

91麻豆天美 University is taking care of what matters. Learn more at .