Julie Jordan, Mississippi State University vice president for research and economic development, invites you to an open house to meet members of the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development support units, representatives of many university centers and institutes, and the ORED leadership.

Join us for food and fellowship, and get to know the professional research administrators and personnel who work to advance the MSU research enterprise and support your work.

The open house will take place 3-5 p.m., and refreshments will be served. An after-hours networking social will follow from 5-6:30 p.m.

ORED is located in the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park at 301 Research Blvd. We have plenty of parking and no registration is necessary for this event; however, we kindly request you RSVP.

—Meet the team: Engage in conversations with our exceptional research support personnel and learn about the myriad of services they provide to assist you in your scholarly and funding pursuits.

—Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow faculty members from different departments to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and the exchange of innovative ideas.

—Tour the facilities: See the services and spaces available at 301 Research Blvd. to support your work, as well as the tools and technologies employed by our research support team to streamline your research processes.

—Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres: Enjoy a delightful spread of refreshments during open house and stick around for an after-hours social until 6:30 p.m.

Register for the event at https://www.ord.msstate.edu/events/2023/07/ored-open-house-and-welcome-back-social.

Directions to 301 Research Blvd.: Mississippi State University (msstate.edu)