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Mississippi State University serves more than 23,000 students and is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity and doctoral degree production. The Department of Chemistry generates significant research activity at the institution, generating several recent NIH R15, R35, and R01 awards, NSF CAREER awards, and competitive USDA, DOD, and DOE funding. Cross-college collaborations are available between the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Recent infrastructure improvements include an 800 MHz NMR and an ultra-high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer. Available institutional resources include mass spectrometry facilities found in Chemistry and the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing, and Biotechnology (IGBB), fluorescence and electron microscopy found in the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (I2AT), NMR and X-ray crystallography facilities, AAALAC-accredited animal facilities, and the High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC).
Known for its beautiful, expansive campus MSU is enhanced by robust relationships with the surrounding area and is highly regarded for its strong community engagement. A founding member of the Southeastern Conference, MSU is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission by serving and inspiring the people of Mississippi. MSU leads the state in research expenditures and is ranked among NSF’s top 100 research universities. More details about the university and the surrounding areas can be found here.
Located in the growing city of Starkville, Mississippi, we are within a short drive of more than 120,000 acres of state and federal natural areas, with abundant recreational opportunities. Starkville is also located within convenient driving distance of several major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta (4.5 hours), Memphis (3 hours), Birmingham (2 hours), and New Orleans (4.5 hours).