Researchers gather at MSU to explore composites

University and transportation researchers gathered for a conference at Mississippi State University to explore – and overcome barriers using composite materials – in the development of revolutionary technology design in the production and use of land, air and sea vehicles. Composites, which literally are the fuel of modern vehicle systems, make transportation modes efficient, retired Maj. Gen. James O. Poss, director of strategic initiatives for MSU's High Performance Computing Collaboratory, told participants from Alabama, Colorado, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. After presentations, Ratan Jha, director of the MSU’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, suggested a long-term partnership among stakeholders to consider forming an Industry and University Cooperative Research Program, with MSU as lead, with seed-money being provided by the National Science Foundation. Source: Mississippi State University, May 22, 2013.