Mississippi Asphalt Pavement Association, Inc. is dedicated to promoting quality pavement in Mississippi and fostering educational opportunities for resident students in the highway construction industry. They aim to establish uniform standards, encourage timely construction and maintenance of highways, educate the public on the advantages of hot-mix asphalt pavements, and provide ongoing education and training for members. The association also supports research to improve industry products, advocates for sound legislative proposals, and represents members' viewpoints on environmental issues. Their mission includes improving communication within the asphalt paving industry, influencing fair design and inspection practices, and stimulating research for the manufacture and use of asphalt pavements.