About

About

The Social Science Research Center (SSRC) was established at Mississippi State University in 1950 to promote, enhance and facilitate social science research and related scholarly activities.

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The Chronicles

The Chronicles

Our monthly newsletter, The Chronicles, highlights each month’s new projects, publications and presentations, awards, personnel updates, and announcements.

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Research Programs

Research Programs

The SSRC facilitates many research programs designed to collect data on different social aspects such as healthcare, tobacco control, the justice system, family well-being, and more.

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The Center, from its very origins over sixty years ago, has emphasized interdisciplinary research. It has been a place where scientists from a number of disciplines, both on campus, and importantly, from other institutions can come together to work on common research problems.

Dr. Arthur G. Cosby Director Emeritus

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