About the Program

The Summer Research Experience (SRE) program served as a powerful platform for connecting USDA researchers, Mississippi State University faculty, and the next generation of research scientists. Designed for high-achieving MS and PhD students, the program focused on tackling complex challenges in agriculture, geospatial analysis, AI/ML, and climate science.

Over the summer, participants engaged in hands-on, interdisciplinary research at MSU’s main campus in Starkville, working side-by-side with faculty in a high-performance computing environment. A customized curriculum in data science, geospatial technologies, and climate modeling further enriched their experience.

By linking federal and academic expertise with emerging talent, the SRE program helped cultivate a skilled, collaborative research community dedicated to solving critical agricultural and environmental challenges.