Why Partnership Matters
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
IDEELab’s mission thrives on the support of partners who enable world-class research, student development, and industry-ready innovation. Whether through direct collaboration, lab sponsorship, or in-kind donations, every partnership creates opportunities that shape the future of engineering.
Innovation & Design Partners
Visionaries who empower student creativity, design thinking, and prototyping by funding student-led projects and providing the materials and resources needed to turn bold ideas into reality.
Innovation & Design Partners
IBAS — Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program
Innovation & Design Partners
Industrial Assessment Centers — U.S. Department of Energy
Innovation & Design Partners
Shady Grove Road Investments, LLC
Innovation & Design Partners
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE)
Innovation & Design Partners
IACMI — The Composites Institute
Innovation & Design Partners
Mississippi State University — Bagley College of Engineering
Engineering Education Partners
Industry leaders and organizations that collaborate with IDEELab on senior design projects, research initiatives, and workforce development programs at the state, federal, and national levels. Their support bridges academia and industry, offering mentorship and real-world application.
Engineering Education Partners
ExxonMobil
Engineering Education Partners
Howard Technology Solutions
Engineering Education Partners
Master-Bilt Refrigeration Solutions
Engineering Education Partners
REL, Inc.
Engineering Education Partners
MW Industries
Engineering Education Partners
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Engineering Education Partners
NASA
Engineering Education Partners
Southern Company
Engineering Education Partners
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI)
Engineering Education Partners
Hol-Mac Corporation (HMC)
Engineering Education Partners
Winston Plywood & Veneer
Engineering Education Partners
Dow
Engineering Education Partners
Aurora Flight Sciences (A Boeing Company)
Engineering Education Partners
Glenn Machine Works
Engineering Education Partners
Yokohama Tires
Engineering Education Partners
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Engineering Education Partners
Innocor, Inc.
Engineering Education Partners
Zavation
Engineering Education Partners
Milwaukee Tool
Engineering Education Partners
CAT Reman (Caterpillar)
Engineering Education Partners
The Boeing Company
Engineering Education Partners
Siemens — Ingenuity for Life
Engineering Education Partners
PACCAR Engine Company
Engineering Education Partners
Toyota
Engineering Education Partners
L3 Technologies (L3Harris)
Engineering Education Partners
Tronox
Engineering Education Partners
Hunter Engineering Company
Engineering Education Partners
Hitachi, Ltd.
Engineering Education Partners
Garney Construction
Engineering Education Partners
U.S. Army ERDC
Engineering Education Partners
Plymouth Tube Company
Engineering Education Partners
Multicraft International
Engineering Education Partners
Kroger
Engineering Education Partners
Enviva
Engineering Education Partners
Barnhart — Minds Over Matter
Engineering Education Partners
Trane Technologies
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Engineering Education Partners
Taylor Machine Works
Engineering Education Partners
Dassault Falcon (Dassault Aviation)
Engineering Education Partners
Chevron
Engineering Education Partners
GE Aerospace
Engineering Education Partners
International Paper
Engineering Education Partners
Eaton Corporation
How You Can Contribute
Your support empowers students, advances research, and helps Mississippi State University prepare the next generation of engineering leaders. Whether through strategic giving, sponsorship, or in-kind contributions, every action leaves a lasting impact.
Naming Opportunities & Endowments
Partner with the MSU Foundation to explore naming opportunities and endowment options that align with your philanthropic goals.
Student Organization & Competition Team Support
Help fund IDEELab’s Advanced Manufacturing Club, FSAE Racing Team, and other student-led initiatives, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
IDEELab Student Scholarship Support
Provide financial support to talented students, ensuring that the next generation of engineers has the resources needed to succeed.
In-Kind Donations
Support IDEELab by donating essential equipment, materials, or technology, directly impacting students’ hands-on learning experiences.
Endowed Naming of Laboratory Space
Leave a lasting legacy by endowing and naming a laboratory or research space within IDEELab, providing students and researchers with state-of-the-art resources.
Endowed Faculty Positions
Support world-class faculty by funding an endowed chair or professorship, ensuring top-tier research and mentorship for future engineers.
Honoring Our Donors
We gratefully recognize the individuals and foundations whose generosity supports IDEELab’s mission. Your contributions help advance education, research, and innovation at Mississippi State University.
Current Donors:
The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Mike M. McDaniel
Mr. Michael J. Bullwinkel
Kirt Cuevas
Hargrove Foundation
Shady Grove Road Investments, LLC
Your generosity builds a legacy of discovery and excellence for generations of engineers to come.
Your Impact on IDEELab
By partnering with or donating to IDEELab, you:
Support workforce development programs that prepare students for high-demand careers.
Enable cutting-edge research that drives innovation across industries.
Help expand state-of-the-art facilities to meet future challenges.
Laboratory Sponsors
Partners who help establish and sustain the dedicated lab spaces where hands-on learning and research happen. These sponsors make it possible for students to work with industry-grade tools and environments that prepare them for their future careers.
Laboratory Sponsors
Shady Grove Road Investments, LLC
Join Our Network of Innovators
For more information on partnerships or donations, contact us:
Email:
Phone:
662-325-7719
Address:
Patterson Hall,
Mississippi State University
Material Sponsors
Companies and organizations that contribute equipment, materials, and essential tools used daily in IDEELab’s research and student projects. These material sponsors ensure students have the resources they need to build, test, and innovate.
Material Sponsors
Milwaukee Tool
Material Sponsors
QualiChem Metalworking Fluids
Research & Innovation
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