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Agriculture, Food, Forestry, and Natural Resources

Cultivating Your Future: Exploring Agriculture as a Rewarding Career Choice

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When it comes to choosing a career, most people tend to think of professions in technology, healthcare, or finance. Agriculture, however, is often overlooked, despite being one of the oldest and most essential industries on Earth. In this …

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How to spot ghost jobs in your first job search and what to do instead

By Jasmine Escalera, career expert at LiveCareer

Your first job search after college should feel wildly exciting and full of opportunities. You’ve been preparing for this moment and are ready to take the corporate world by storm. But there’s a …

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Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Mississippi State University Campus Transportation

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Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources

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Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile for Opportunities and Growth

Taught by Kim Kaupe
In this course, Kim Kaupe—an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and a self-described superfan of LinkedIn—shares with you all the…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Color Trends

Taught by Nicte Cuevas
Color is a deeply rooted form of communication—a universal language than can be understood 60,000 times faster than text alone.…

Sustainability Foundations: Core Concepts

Taught by Amy Luers
Solving the environmental crisis we’re in is a critically important topic for everyone to consider in life and at work,…

How to Budget on a Starting Salary: Make the Most of a Starting Salary

Taught by Gregory Sneed
Transitioning to a job with a starting salary is exciting, but creating a budget based upon it can be completely…

How to Build a Brand

Taught by Neil Blumenthal
Think about your favorite brand. What’s their story? What do they do? What do they stand for? In six short…

The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture to Business Transformation

Taught by David Bennell
In this course, David Bennell—a sustainability expert with deep experience in food, forestry, technology, and fashion—explores the innovative field of…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for organizations. In this course,…

Lean Six Sigma for a Sustainable Future

Taught by Tina Agustiady
Do you feel that your organization suffers from one or many inefficient processes that add additional costs to operations, reduce…

Climate Justice and Sustainable Business Practices

Taught by Kym Ali, MSN,RN
In this course, workplace wellness expert Kym Ali delves into the concepts of climate change and climate justice, examining their…

Agriculture: How John Deere Embeds AI into Farm Machines

Taught by Haiyan Wang and Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Architectural Materials: Designing for Excellence and Sustainability

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Join instructor and architect Branka Knezevic as she explores a wide range of current design practices using architectural materials for…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity: How the Economy is Transforming

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Healthcare: How AI is Transforming Healthcare

Taught by Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Food Products: How McCormick uses Generative AI to Develop New Flavors

Taught by Haiyan Wang
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Diane Von Furstenberg

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Tory Burch

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…

Aquaculture: How Aquabyte Applies Machine Learning to Fish Farming

Taught by Haiyan Wang
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…
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Alumni Connections

Robert Chaz Ingram

Alumni
  • Pearl, MS
  • Natural Resources Specialist Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission
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Brett Forman

Alumni
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Research Associate Corteva Agriscience
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Sharli Shepherd

Alumni
  • Jackson, MS
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John McKee

Alumni
  • Friars Point, MS
  • Board Of Directors Coahoma Electric Power Assn
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Kenneth Avery

Alumni
  • Madison, MS
  • Chief Executive Officer Verdesian Life Sciences
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Jeff Tarsi

Alumni
  • Collierville, TN
  • SVP North American Operations Nutrien Ag Solutions
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beverly thomas

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  • Weatherford, TX
  • Owner Cold Springs Farm
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Tenor Kapp

Alumni
  • Prattville, AL
  • Fiber Procurement Specialist International Paper
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Charles (Stan) Speed

Alumni
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • Pasture Manager Lykes Bros. Inc.
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Russell Black

Alumni
  • Indianola, MS
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Michael Rochelle

Alumni
  • Hernando, MS
  • Merchant Ecom Agroindustries
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Curtis Hopkins

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  • Flora, MS
  • N/A n/a
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300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

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Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

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Mississippi State, MS 39762

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