President Mark E. Keenum (right) hosted William L. Giles Distinguished Professors Alan Marcus (left to right), Raja Reddy, Mark Lawrence, Keith Coble, Mark Novotny, Jan Chambers, Daniel Peterson, Merrill Warkentin, Wes Schilling, Wes Burger, Richard Brown and Mohsen Razzaghi for an annual luncheon last Wednesday [April 30]. The Giles honorary distinction is based on distinguished scholarship as evidenced by a record of outstanding research, teaching, and service and is conferred only on a faculty member who has attained national or international status. The professorships are named for William L. Giles, the university's 13th president, who served from 1966 to 1976. PHOTO: Beth Wynn | Public Affairs
MSU-developed vaccine, delivery system ease antibiotic resistance in catfish
Mississippi State scientists have developed a live-attenuated oral vaccine and delivery platform that have put the brakes on the spread of antimicrobial resistance in catfish, resulting in significant cost benefits for Mississippi producers. The success of the MSU team represents a breakthrough in catfish health, food safety and industry sustainability, and demonstrates the significant impact MSU and its Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center in Stoneville have on an important Southern U.S. commodity. Research for the development and administration of the vaccine has been supported by several entities, including catfish producers, the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and its National Institute of Food and Agriculture, MSU’s MAFES and College of Veterinary Medicine.
MSU one of eight universities receiving funding from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
A collaborative design studio and an interdisciplinary research seminar at Mississippi State University together are recipients of an almost $750,000 award from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to investigate complex challenges in the Gulf region. Among eight universities in Gulf states to receive funds, MSU’s Mississippi Gulf Coast Collaborative Studio is one of five studios that participated in the initial pilot phase of the Gulf Futures Design Studio program. Gulf Coast Community Design Studio Director David Perkes said students are better able to understand coastal ecology and engage with community stakeholders when they travel to the Gulf Coast, and the NASEM award provides that support.
MSU to host SEC faculty speaker Ayça Fackler for discussion on language use in science education Monday
Mississippi State University welcomes Ayça Fackler, an assistant professor of science education at the University of Missouri, as an invited speaker through the SEC Faculty Travel Program for a discussion on the importance of supporting multilingual science learners. On Monday [May 5] at 4 p.m. in Old Main Academic Center Room 2220, Fackler will share her expertise on aiding multilingual learners -- with a specific focus on science education -- in her talk, “An Expansive View of Doing Science and Language.” Faculty and students are encouraged to attend the presentation, which will explore pedagogical approaches to providing multilingual learners with robust linguistic support to ensure meaningful science instruction.
Free learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning available to faculty, staff and students
Sharpen skills. Explore new interests. Increase professional value. These and other results are now available via no-cost learning opportunities to Mississippi State faculty, staff and students through MSU’s agreement with LinkedIn Learning. A popular, online education platform, LinkedIn Learning’s 20,000-plus courses are available to campus via a quick login using their MSU NetID email addresses. With self-paced learning, courses are presented in various formats, including bite-sized video, audio only and in-depth content. The platform is directly integrated with Canvas, the university’s learning management system. MSU faculty can use it to supplement course material or even develop and load their own content onto the platform.
Smoke-free policy enhances healthy environment
Mississippi State University is a smoke-free campus. Official policy prohibits the use of any combustible or vapor products anywhere on campus property including university buildings, university grounds, university vehicles, parking areas and sidewalks. The smoke-free campus policy is part of the university's commitment to creating a healthy environment for all members of the campus community. Use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookah or other similar devices are prohibited by this policy. The complete policy is available at www.policies.msstate.edu/policy/91301.
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