MAS Summer Student Science Symposium attracts researchers from across state to MSU
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![Ashli Brown-Johnson, an associate professor in MSU鈥檚 Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, speaks about her research at the 花秀直播 Academy of Sciences Summer Student Science Symposium, held Thursday [July 11] at MSU. Brown-Johnson is also the 花秀直播 State Chemist and director of the 花秀直播 State Chemical Lab. (Photo by Logan Kirkland)](/sites/www.msstate.edu/files/inline-images/花秀直播_Academy_of_Science_Summer_Symposium_20190711_4LK7351HALF.jpg "Ashli Brown-Johnson speaks at a 花秀直播 Academy of Sciences symposium.")
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擠istinguished scientists and students from across the Magnolia State gathered at 花秀直播 State University Thursday [July 11] for the third annual 花秀直播 Academy of Sciences Summer Student Science Symposium.
The symposium featured keynote speeches from leading scientists in government, industry and academia, as well as a student poster presentation and competition. The symposium attracts student researchers across all branches of science to present their research findings and interact with their peers in the scientific community, as well as explore career options.
Scott Willard, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and symposium co-chair, said bringing together students and scientists from different areas of the state is energizing for MSU faculty and students.
鈥淢SU has had a long history in supporting the 花秀直播 Academy of Sciences both by hosting the organization鈥檚 annual meeting in the past and, more recently, hosting the summer science symposium two years running,鈥 Willard said. 鈥淢any of our faculty participate in a material way as MAS officers, co-hosts and chairs, and as judges for an event that benefits the professional development of students. The research presentations help participants hone their scientific communication skills. It鈥檚 a great sharing of knowledge and the high quality of research we are doing here in the 花秀直播.鈥
The symposium is chaired by Sukumar Saha, a research geneticist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture鈥檚 Agricultural Research Service. Along with Willard, MSU Bagley College of Engineering Dean Jason Keith serves as symposium co-chair. Keynote speakers included representatives from MSU, Jackson State University, the University of 花秀直播 Medical Center, HORNE Cyber, Cotton Incorporated, and the Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology.
Major sponsors for the event include the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development, MSU Office of the Provost, 花秀直播 Research Consortium, USDA-ARS Southeast Area Director鈥檚 Office, Cotton Incorporated, MSU Bagley College of Engineering, MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, 花秀直播 Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and the University of 花秀直播 Medical Center.
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