Mississippi State University created the institutional-level GeoResources Institute to combine and integrate academic and operational units active in conducting and coordinating research and educational activities in geospatial technologies and resource management - particularly agriculture, forestry, water resources, computational modeling, and visualization. In 2008, the GeoResources Institute was renamed to the Geosystems Research Institute to encompass the broader range of its research.

The Geosystems Research Institute brings together faculty from 22 departments within 7 colleges/units within Mississippi State University. The GRI also collaborates with many businesses, community colleges, governmental agencies, and economic development organizations.

Our accomplished faculty and staff are at the forefront when establishing policy and are experienced in facilitating organizational strategic planning, and have a proven record of implementing such plans.

GRI's Mission:
To understand Earth's natural and managed systems and provide comprehensive solutions for socioeconomic and environmental requirements, leading to an improved quality of life.

GRI's Vision:
To be a world leader in advancing the state-of-the-art in spatial technologies and resource management.


Improving the conservation and productivity of Earth's resources.

Our objectives are to:
  • Increase the fundamental understanding of Earth's natural resources systems.
  • Develop resource management capabilities, which engage computer-based decision support systems that protect and enhance land and water resources through applications of science-based knowledge.
  • Enhance the productivity and profitability of agriculture and forestry systems through science and advanced technologies.
  • Optimize land-use management practices by converging technologies and capabilities.
  • Develop watershed management strategies and knowledge to promote sustainable economic development, community viability and natural resources conservation.
  • Maximize information that can be derived and utilized from remote sensing and other geospatial technologies for socio-economic benefits.
  • Help maintain an informed and receptive public.

Geosystems Research Institute, an HPC2 Affiliate  •  Director: David R. Shaw, Ph.D.
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