MAIN Honored with 2026 Rising Tide Award at State of the Coast Symposium
MAIN Rising Tide Award recognition came to the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network on May 21, 2026. The honor was presented at the State of the Coast Symposium at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. MAIN was named a 2026 Rising Tide Award recipient by the Gulf Coast Business Council. The award recognizes work that helps Coastal […]
Governor Reeves Announces Launch of Mississippi Statewide AI Framework
Quick Answer Governor Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework on May 21, 2026. The guide sets statewide priorities for AI literacy, workforce readiness, and responsible skill development from K-12 through career leadership. Key Details What: A statewide AI skills guide for education and workforce partners. Who: Governor Tate Reeves, the AI Workforce Readiness […]
The Read Replica Features Mississippi’s Nation-First Statewide AI Network for Workforce Readiness
Quick Answer The Read Replica featured Dr. Kollin Napier and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The profile explains how Mississippi built the nation’s first coordinated statewide AI initiative for education and workforce readiness. It also shows how MAIN treats AI as a capability layer across careers, not as one narrow job category. Key Details […]
Clarion Ledger Highlights Mississippi’s Work to Advance Practical AI Adoption in State Government
Quick Answer The Clarion Ledger highlighted Mississippi AI state government adoption and MAIN’s role in workforce readiness. The article connects the Mississippi AI Innovation Hub Showcase with public-sector use cases, human oversight, and practical agency productivity. Key Details What: Coverage of AI adoption across Mississippi state government. Who: The Clarion Ledger, Mississippi ITS, MAIN, student […]
MAIN at 2026 Southeastern Leadership Conference
Quick Answer MAIN participated in the 2026 Southeastern Leadership Conference through Wayne Francis, AI Strategist, who served on a Technology and Innovation Panel about digital transformation across the Southeast. The post explains how that conversation connects regional innovation with Mississippi’s statewide AI education, workforce readiness, and responsible adoption work. Key Details What: MAIN’s participation in […]
MAIN Represents Mississippi at Industries of Ideas Convening
Quick Answer MAIN represented Mississippi at the Industries of Ideas Convening through Dr. Kollin Napier’s participation in discussions on AI, workforce, research, and economic growth. The post summarizes how the convening connected education, skills, and innovation priorities that matter for Mississippi. Key Details What: MAIN’s participation in the Industries of Ideas Convening. Who: Dr. Kollin […]
MAIN Visits Rotary Club of Hattiesburg
Quick Answer MAIN visited the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg to discuss artificial intelligence, workforce development, and Mississippi’s statewide AI leadership. The post connects the Pine Belt conversation with MAIN’s broader work in AI education and responsible adoption. Key Details What: A MAIN presentation and discussion with the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg. Who: Dr. Kollin Napier, […]
MAIN at ERDC Vicksburg: AI, HPC & Research Engagement
Quick Answer MAIN visited ERDC in Vicksburg for a full day of AI, high-performance computing, and research engagement. The post explains how the visit connected Mississippi’s statewide AI initiative with federal research expertise and practical collaboration opportunities. Key Details What: A MAIN visit focused on AI, high-performance computing, and research engagement. Who: MAIN and the […]
AI Innovation Hub: Mississippi Students Present to SOS Office
Quick Answer Mississippi students presented AI solutions to the Secretary of State’s Office through the Mississippi AI Innovation Hub. The post highlights how university teams, public-sector partners, and MAIN connect classroom learning with practical government challenges. Key Details What: AI Innovation Hub student presentations for the Secretary of State’s Office. Who: Students from USM and […]
Mississippi’s Statewide AI Priorities
Quick Answer Mississippi’s statewide AI priorities guide AI literacy, responsible use, data governance, workforce readiness, and measurable outcomes across the state. The post explains how those priorities shape the AI Learning Progression and support coordinated AI readiness in education and workforce pathways. Key Details What: A summary of Mississippi’s statewide AI priorities. Who: MAIN and […]