AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMississippi AI & workforce: The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), housed at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, picked up regional recognition and hosted hands-on training for state leaders and educators, aiming to build an “AI ecosystem” that connects education, jobs, government, and responsible adoption. University research boost: The University of Southern Mississippi is set to add a new state-of-the-art science research facility in Hattiesburg with $30 million from the Mississippi legislature, targeting biological, biomedical, and environmental research. STEM in classrooms: Louisiana eighth graders used a carbon-capture lesson (including a classroom CO2 model) to learn about carbon dioxide and CCS, with debate over industry influence. Public health & policy: A new KIDS COUNT Data Book reports child wellbeing fell from 2019 to 2024, driven largely by reading/math declines and worsening health outcomes. Wildlife science: Tulane University research finds mangrove forests are showing a global turning point after decades of loss, with gains outpacing losses for 16 years. Community & inclusion: A Jackson gathering by Capital City Pride highlighted how local events can support LGBTQ+ community connection and wellbeing.
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