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Released: 12-Nov-2009 3:45 PM EST
Family Pet's Injury Bridges Deep Athletic Rivalries for a Mississippi Family
Mississippi State University

When their family pet developed a life-threatening injury, a dyed-in-the-wool Ole Miss family turned for help to a gridiron rival: Mississippi State University.

Released: 10-Nov-2009 7:00 AM EST
Study Shows Drop in Heart Attacks After Smoking Ban Implemented
Mississippi State University

A recent study found a 27-percent decrease in heart attacks from citizens of Starkville, Miss., three years after the city passed a smoking ban in public places.

Released: 22-Oct-2009 12:00 PM EDT
New Volume of Ulysses S. Grant Papers Issued
Mississippi State University

The 31st--and final--volume of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs are now published with assistance from Mississippi State University, which is home to the Grant presidential papers.

Released: 8-Oct-2009 4:30 PM EDT
Mississippi State Presidential Investiture Next Week
Mississippi State University

Next week's investiture of Mark E. Keenum as Mississippi State University's 19th president will include members of Mississippi's congressional delegation and Gov. Haley Barbour, among other special guests.

Released: 15-Sep-2009 2:00 PM EDT
Increase in Physicians, Time Needed for Health Care Changes in Mississippi
Mississippi State University

Researchers at Mississippi State University released a report showing a federal mandate in Mississippi requiring a similar insurance plan to the Massachusetts Health Care model will likely require an increase of 56 t o464 additional primary care physicians in the state.

Released: 11-Aug-2009 1:10 PM EDT
'Wounded Warriors' Learn Digital Forensics at Military Medical Facilities Through Mississippi State Program
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State teaches digital forensics courses at military medical facilities to injured soldiers, sailors and marines, providing them with career options that require limited mobility.

Released: 1-Jul-2009 11:00 AM EDT
Research Assists FBI in Identifying Planned Attack on Medical Clinic
Mississippi State University

A Mississippi State University computer science student's research led to a FBI investigation that uncovered a computer hacker planning to jeopardize health and safety of patients at a Dallas, Texas, medical clinic.

Released: 24-Apr-2009 10:00 AM EDT
University Research Shaping Sea-based Missile Defense
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University research into sea-based missile defense interceptors is giving the Defense Department flexibility to deal with a variety of international threats.

Released: 13-Apr-2009 11:15 AM EDT
Major Eudora Welty Collection Donated to Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University

A longtime friend of Eudora Welty donated a major collection of her work to Mississippi State University. The collection of Welty memorabilia measures more than 35 linear feet, one of the largest in private hands.

Released: 9-Apr-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Ugly, Pretty Words Identified in Language Survey
Mississippi State University

A Mississippi State University professor of classics describes results from his most recent survey of words viewed as pretty and ugly. Professor Robert Wolverton examines results of the survey, including the types of words identified and why.

Released: 11-Mar-2009 10:45 AM EDT
Nobel Literature Laureate to Visit Mississippi
Mississippi State University

J.M.G. Le Clezio, who won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature, visits Mississippi State University March 30 for his only public appearance in the U.S.

Released: 26-Jan-2009 10:45 AM EST
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Begins Partnership with Mississippi State University to Train Veterans in Digital Forensics
Mississippi State University

Funded through a National Science Foundation, MSU will train "wounded warriors" in digital forensics to improve their job opportunities after leaving the military.

Released: 16-Jan-2009 4:20 PM EST
Papers of Union General Move South, Now Housed at Mississippi State
Mississippi State University

Correspondence, photographs, books, memorabilia, and other documents related to the military career and presidency of Ulysses S. Grant now are being housed at Mississippi State University.

Released: 19-Nov-2008 4:20 PM EST
As Phone Usage Changes, Wireless Survey Experts Say Research Will Too
Mississippi State University

A panel of experts discusses how surveys and polls may change as more U.S. homes having fewer landline telephones. More cell phone and Internet surveys will likely be incorporated into research, experts say.

Released: 31-Oct-2008 1:35 PM EDT
Researcher's Techniques May Help Authorities Find Missing Children
Mississippi State University

A Mississippi State University-Meridian researcher finds adults will likely recognize photos missing children more if they view photos of the children as they would likely see them. This researcher recommends parents have two types of photos for their children taken.

Released: 26-Aug-2008 1:40 PM EDT
Leadership Summit Features Colin Powell, Top Execs
Mississippi State University

Former U.S. secretary of state Colin Powell will be joined by leaders in energy, communications, trade, and economic development at a September 24 business leadership conference at Mississippi State University. Powell, a retired four-star U.S. Army general who was the nation's top diplomat during President Bush's first term, will be keynote speaker for the event.

Released: 14-May-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Researcher Creates ‘Smart’ Bandages to Test Cholesterol, Blood without Needles
Mississippi State University

A Mississippi State University electrical engineering researcher had developed "smart" bandages, able to gauge cholesterol, insulin and blood chemistry without needles. The technology could also triple life charges of cell phone batteries.

Released: 7-May-2008 8:50 AM EDT
Powering Cars of the Future Fuels Students' Success
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University engineering students lead an international competition to bring more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles into the marketplace. General Motor's Challenge X competition completes its final stretch with a national Road Race tour ending in Washington, D.C., next week [May 12-22].

Released: 8-Apr-2008 12:55 PM EDT
Scientist Seeks Ways to Squeeze More Oil Out of Existing Wells
Mississippi State University

For more than 40 years, Mississippi State University microbiologist Lewis Brown has devoted himself to squeezing more petroleum from abandoned oil fields. He's managed to extend the life of one field by 17 years, and he believes the process can have far-reaching effects.

Released: 3-Jan-2008 11:50 AM EST
Architecture Prof Proposes 'Green' Mobile Home
Mississippi State University

When someone mentions a mobile home or "house trailer," the image usually doesn't make others green with envy. But "green" is exactly what Michael Berk, F.L. Crane Endowed Professor of Architecture at Mississippi State University, wants mobile homes to be.



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