Partnerships

	MS Department of Transportation The Mississippi TRAnsportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) program was established in 1997.   TRAC currently serves public schools throughout the state.  With the support of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commission and Executive Director, MDOT and the Mississippi Department of Education are working as partners to provide TRAC to all middle school ICT programs. For more information about TRAC, please visit http://www.mdot.state.ms.us/trac/.
	Research and Curriculum Unit , Mississippi State University The Research and Curriculum Unit, located in Starkville, Mississippi as part of Mississippi State University, was established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In keeping with the land grant mission of Mississippi State University, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Mississippians. The RCU enhances intellectual and professional development of Mississippi students and educators, while applying knowledge and educational research to the lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of curriculum development and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training. For more information about the RCU, please visit http://www.rcu.msstate.edu/.
	Bagley College of Engineering, Mississippi State University The Center for Engineering Student Excellence in the Bagley College of Engineering integrates various student-centered programs under one 'umbrella' to help students maximize their college experience. These programs are designed to sharpen the skills of our students in areas such as technical communication, entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and teamwork. For more information about the Bagley College of Engineering, visit www.bagley.msstate.edu.