MSU CAVS Extension

06/23/2026

A great example of what can happen when industry and academia come together with a shared goal!

CAVS Extension was proud to partner with Mississippi State University's Bagley College of Engineering, CHAND, and Bollinger Shipyards to develop an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) training program for the Gulf Coast shipbuilding industry.

This initiative represents more than a training program. It reflects the power of collaboration, innovation, and workforce development to create lasting value for both industry and future professionals.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making this project a success!

Bagley College of Engineering
Mississippi State University

MSU engineering college, CAVS Extension work with industry partners to introduce Integrated Logistics Support training on the Gulf Coast Contact: James Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State manufacturing experts and students are leading a collaboration with Bollinger Shipyards and technica...

06/17/2026

Great group from the SAME Army Camp. Last week, we were proud to welcome these high school students into the CELL lab and share how simulation modeling and our advanced manufacturing programs support the future of engineering.

SAME Army Engineering & Construction Camp

06/16/2026

Mississippi manufacturers in the Appalachian region, this is your opportunity to move forward!

For those looking to grow, modernize, and stay competitive, our BOOST MS webinar remains a key resource for understanding available support and opportunities.

If you have not explored it recently, now is the time to take another look and see how these resources can support your operation.

👉 Watch the webinar: https://cavse.msstate.edu/outreach/boostms/webinar/

Do not miss the opportunity to get started!

06/15/2026

The Microsoft Power Platform training series concluded with Power BI!

Congratulations to these participants on completing the two-day workshop and earning their certificates. During the class, participants gained hands-on experience creating dashboards, building reports, and turning data into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI.

Thank you for joining us and continuing to invest in your professional growth. We look forward to seeing these skills make an impact across your organizations.

Nissan Canton - Building Our Future

06/12/2026

Last week, the Microsoft Power Platform training series continued with our first-ever Power Apps workshop!

Congratulations to these participants on completing the two-day training and earning their certificates. During the class, participants learned how to create custom business applications, connect and manage data, and develop solutions that improve efficiency across their organizations using Microsoft Power Apps.

Thank you for being part of our inaugural Power Apps class. We appreciate your engagement and look forward to seeing these new skills put into action.

Nissan Canton - Building Our Future

06/11/2026

A milestone for CAVS-Extension: our first-ever Power Automate workshop!

Congratulations to these participants on completing the training and earning their certificates. Throughout the class, participants gained hands-on experience building automated workflows, streamlining processes, and exploring ways to improve efficiency using Microsoft Power Automate.

Thank you for being part of our inaugural class. We look forward to offering more opportunities to help organizations leverage the power of automation.

06/05/2026

Test ideas before implementing them. Improve processes before making costly changes.

Join our Simulation Modeling & Analysis Using FlexSim workshop and learn how simulation can help your organization analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and make better decisions. This hands-on course combines practical instruction, real-world projects, and direct access to MSU modeling experts.

📅 July 8-9, July 29-30, and August 19
📍 Canton, MS

Register: https://cavse.msstate.edu/workshops/wsDetails.php?ws=12

06/04/2026

Industry 4.0 is more than technology, it's a strategy.

Join us June 16-17, 2026, for Smart Manufacturing: Implementing and Sustaining Industry 4.0 and learn how to evaluate, implement, and sustain technologies such as AI, digital twins, machine vision, and predictive maintenance while building a roadmap for long-term success.

Register today: https://cavse.msstate.edu/workshops/wsDetails.php?ws=116

06/03/2026

Great conversations at today's ARC Conference in Starkville!

Tonya McCall and Harry Kitchens shared how Boost MS is helping small and medium manufacturers in Mississippi's Appalachian region identify and adopt Industry 4.0 technologies that drive smarter operations, greater efficiency, and long term sustainability.

Through assessments, technology roadmaps, implementation support, and workforce development, Boost Mississippi is helping manufacturers make informed investments and strengthen their competitiveness for the future.

06/02/2026

Every process produces variation. The key is knowing how to measure it, understand it, and use it to drive improvement.

Join us for SPC 101: Statistical Process Control and learn how to monitor process performance using control charts, evaluate process capability, identify root causes, and make data-driven decisions that support continuous improvement. Participants will also put concepts into practice through a hands-on simulation exercise.

📅 June 24-25, 2026
📍 Canton, MS
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Register today to strengthen your quality and process improvement skills.
https://cavse.msstate.edu/workshops/wsDetails.php?ws=8