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The Power of Partnerships

UM scientists and scholars, drawing on the strength of public and private partnerships around the globe, take on some of the world’s biggest problems, including malaria, cardiovascular disease and natural disasters.

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Boosting the speed of sound to superluminal velocities, cutting pollution from coal-burning power plants, providing less-invasive treatments for obese patients and more.

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New guide dispels common myths about sharks, a reference guide to institutional pharmacy practice, and using motivation and psychology to improve putting and golf scores.

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Weapons of Choice

Showing law enforcement authorities how to crack down on crimes committed via e-mail, the Internet and other electronic tools is a specialty of UM’s National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law.

The Customer Knows Best

Foreign competition has dealt several blows to the manufacturing economy of Mississippi, but the concept of mass customization may help the state’s industries maintain their market share. The key lies in giving customers exactly what they want.

Researchers at the UM Medical Center are working with colleagues across the country to figure out why frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are disappearing worldwide. Along the way, they are learning more about immune system function and how to prevent and treat human diseases.

Alice Clark

From the Vice Chancellor

In the upcoming year, The University of Mississippi will be participating in a national initiative led by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Public Policy called “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future.” Supported by President Bush’s American Competitiveness Initiative, this enterprise is part of a national response to the challenges of globalization and increased competitiveness in science and technology.

The recommendations of both the National Academies’ report and the President’s initiative urge our nation to reaffirm its commitment to scientific research; equip a viable, dynamic workforce; and create an environment that encourages entrepreneurship. The university intends to continue its investments in research endeavors so that all of us at Ole Miss can do our part to meet the challenges facing our nation.

Scientific research produces new ideas and new tools that become the foundation for tomorrow’s products, services and ways of doing business. Combine research with a skillful and educated workforce working in a risk-taking and innovative environment, and the result will be great.

At The University of Mississippi, we maintain that the right and privilege of higher education is to use the knowledge gained through research to change the world for the better. Because of its growing intellectual depth, UM is uniquely positioned to provide leadership in this national effort to understand and address the challenges of globalization.

Sincerely,

Alice M. Clark
Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs

Cover Story

The Power of Partnerships

UM scientists and scholars, drawing on the strength of public and private partnerships around the globe, take on some of the world’s biggest problems, including malaria, cardiovascular disease and natural disasters.

Departments

From the Vice Chancellor

Boosting the speed of sound to superluminal velocities, cutting pollution from coal-burning power plants, providing less-invasive treatments for obese patients and more.

Words into Type

New guide dispels common myths about sharks, a reference guide to institutional pharmacy practice, and using motivation and psychology to improve putting and golf scores.

Features

Weapons of Choice

Showing law enforcement authorities how to crack down on crimes committed via e-mail, the Internet and other electronic tools is a specialty of UM’s National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law.

The Customer Knows Best

Foreign competition has dealt several blows to the manufacturing economy of Mississippi, but the concept of mass customization may help the state’s industries maintain their market share. The key lies in giving customers exactly what they want.

Researchers at the UM Medical Center are working with colleagues across the country to figure out why frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are disappearing worldwide. Along the way, they are learning more about immune system function and how to prevent and treat human diseases.

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