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| INTRODUCTION |
...It sounds like something from a science fiction movie: a material,
perhaps the "skin" of an aircraft, that can mend itself or change colors or
shape; clothing that can monitor the vital signs of the wearer – and even
take action like applying CPR – if something goes wrong.
...But such high performance materials with heretofore unheard of
qualities are now entering the realm of science fact. These new
"materials by design," created with specific characteristics in mind, are
the products of the broad, multi-disciplinary field of materials science
and engineering.
...And South Mississippi is an important player.
...A nine-county region of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has the elements
placing it on the leading edge of the world of tomorrow: Perhaps most
importantly, it's home to a university that's internationally recognized for
its research on high-performance materials; it's the location of
shipbuilders who use advanced materials to make the next generation of
stealthy warships; and it's where you'll find an array of aerospace
companies – including those making futuristic robot aircraft – that are
always looking for the latest materials.
...There are technology parks, business incubators and technology
transfer offices and work force training programs, and perhaps just as
important, there is plenty of room to grow just outside the urban corridor.
...With a high quality of life and low cost of doing business, the
Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a contender for some high-profile
projects in recent years as companies discover the convergence of
opportunities. And that interest promises to increase, thanks to the
availability of major new incentives designed to help companies that
want to invest in the future of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast region.
...South Mississippi offers a glimpse into the world of tomorrow.
Next: Part I Geography
perhaps the "skin" of an aircraft, that can mend itself or change colors or
shape; clothing that can monitor the vital signs of the wearer – and even
take action like applying CPR – if something goes wrong.
...But such high performance materials with heretofore unheard of
qualities are now entering the realm of science fact. These new
"materials by design," created with specific characteristics in mind, are
the products of the broad, multi-disciplinary field of materials science
and engineering.
...And South Mississippi is an important player.
...A nine-county region of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has the elements
placing it on the leading edge of the world of tomorrow: Perhaps most
importantly, it's home to a university that's internationally recognized for
its research on high-performance materials; it's the location of
shipbuilders who use advanced materials to make the next generation of
stealthy warships; and it's where you'll find an array of aerospace
companies – including those making futuristic robot aircraft – that are
always looking for the latest materials.
...There are technology parks, business incubators and technology
transfer offices and work force training programs, and perhaps just as
important, there is plenty of room to grow just outside the urban corridor.
...With a high quality of life and low cost of doing business, the
Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a contender for some high-profile
projects in recent years as companies discover the convergence of
opportunities. And that interest promises to increase, thanks to the
availability of major new incentives designed to help companies that
want to invest in the future of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast region.
...South Mississippi offers a glimpse into the world of tomorrow.
Next: Part I Geography
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