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?
Expertise
NSPARC helps clients combine subject-matter expertise with methodological expertise in data modeling and forecasting.
State Data Clearinghouse
We operate Mississippi’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) as the designated State Data Clearinghouse.
MBIR
MBIR supports diverse stakeholders and seamlessly aligns with a coordinated and comprehensive approach to statewide economic growth.