Who We Are

• USDA-NIFA recognized Center of Excellence
• Interdisciplinary Research, Education and Outreach/Extension
• Aligned with UCF’s goal of becoming “America’s leading partnership University”
• Collaborative center engaging institutions from across the world

Our Vision

• Promote interdisciplinary research culture for stimulating innovations in materials research
• Develop new technologies for protecting sustainability of agriculture industry challenged by emerging threats of plant diseases and unpredictable weather patterns
• Establish industry-academia close collaboration for educational and technological knowledge sharing
• Establish interdisciplinary education and extension program to help growers in making informed decision
• Promote sustainable outcomes by adopting innovative approaches through engagement of stakeholders, scientists, engineers, industry partners and regulatory agencies

Symposium

MISA Symposium 2024

• Date: November 3-4, 2024
• Venue: University of Central Florida