NSPARC
Welcome to NSPARC
NSPARC – the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center at Mississippi State University – is a trusted source for high-quality research and analysis to address critical challenges in workforce and economic development. Utilizing advanced data analytics and machine learning, NSPARC empowers informed decision-making. It’s our way of taking care of what matters.
Featured Research
Does Mississippi have the workforce capacity to compete for the fastest-growing jobs in the nation that require a four-year college degree?
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Expertise
NSPARC helps clients combine subject-matter expertise with methodological expertise in data modeling and forecasting.
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State Data Clearinghouse
We operate Mississippi’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) as the designated State Data Clearinghouse.
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MBIR
MBIR supports diverse stakeholders and seamlessly aligns with a coordinated and comprehensive approach to statewide economic growth.