The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) to Mississippi State University (MSU). The 5-year grant, awarded on July 1, 2025, supports the development of an REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) program called "AI2F" that will train 12 students per year in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address challenges in the rural forest products industry.
Through the AI2F program, MSU will provide hands-on experience for students in areas such as data collection, management, visualization, and AI model training, with a focus on applications in forest genetics, wood processing, supply chain management, and human-technology integration. The program aims to prepare a diverse, next-generation workforce capable of advancing AI-driven innovation in the forest products sector.
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