The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE) is pleased to announce Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference 2024 (MIEC24) will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Mill on Mississippi State University’s Starkville, Mississippi campus.
Co-hosted by MS-INBRE and Mississippi EPSCoR, MIEC24 will offer concurrent oral STEM presentations, student poster competitions, an exhibitor pavilion, networking opportunities, workshops and more. We aim to enhance in-state STEM research infrastructure through offering an engaging platform for researchers to learn, collaborate and exchange key research discoveries. STEM research faculty, undergraduate & graduate students, healthcare professionals, engineers, public health leaders and research industry stakeholders are highly encouraged to attend. In addition, MIEC24 is an excellent opportunity for Mississippi college students pursuing health-related careers to gain presentation experience, network and learn from experienced healthcare professionals.
Benefits of Attendance
- Network with like-minded professionals and industry leaders from across Mississippi and the Gulf South
- Gain insight into the research of other academics from institutions across Mississippi
- Support future health professionals and scientists
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research trends and discoveries
- Enhance your visibility and recognition within the Mississippi research community
- Receive constructive feedback and critique on your research project
- Professional development for both undergraduate and graduate students
Stakeholders
Mississippi INBRE
The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a network of colleges and universities designed to build a biomedical research infrastructure in Mississippi. Our mission is to reach out to Mississippians in order to improve health throughout the state and to engage talented researchers and students in biomedical research projects that will increase the state’s research competitiveness as well as impact the health of the citizens of Mississippi.
Mississippi EPSCoR
The mission of the project is to establish a sustainable statewide interdisciplinary research infrastructure that will enable Mississippi to address fundamental challenges associated with advanced materials, increase the state’s competitiveness in optoelectronics research, and drive cross-fertilization of research, education, training, and entrepreneurship to build the STEM workforce.
To learn more about last year’s meeting, click here.
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
MIEC24 welcomes all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi. Registration is free for all attendees. STEM research faculty, undergraduate & graduate students, healthcare professionals, engineers, public health leaders and research industry stakeholders are highly encouraged to attend. Click the button below to register today!
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
MIEC24 is proud to support student research through our annual undergraduate poster competition. Students conducting research in the fields of biomedical science, engineering, polymer science, data science, optoelectronics materials research and more are encouraged to apply.
Click the About tab to see if your STEM research aligns with our goals, and submit your abstract below.
*High school, undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students are eligible to present, however, only high school and undergraduate students are eligible to participate in the poster competition. Please submit your registration prior to abstract submission. The registration deadline is 7/12/2024.*
Awards
1st Place Research Poster- $500
2nd Place Research Poster- $400
3rd Place Research Poster- $300
4th Place Research Poster- $200
Honorable Mention Research Poster- $100
Abstract Submission Instructions
Use the below template to write your abstract. Download the file, highlight each section and fill in the required components. Limit abstract body text to 250 words.
Once you are finished, please ensure your file utilizes the below font styles for accurate presentation in the conference journal:
- First and Last Name: Source Sans Pro Bold, 14 pt
- Title: Source Sans Pro Bold, 12 pt
- Author(s): Source Sans Pro Light, 11 pt
- Affiliation(s): Source Sans Pro Light Italic, 11 pt
- Body: Source Sans Pro Light, 11 pt
Your completed abstract should resemble this example from last year’s competition. Export the Word Document as a .pdf and submit it below. Only .pdf files are accepted.
Abstract Deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
All MIEC24 sponsors are recognized on the official Mississippi INBRE website. Priority recognition at the event is given to our package sponsors by level of sponsorship. A sponsor’s package level is determined by totaling all contributes to the conference in the form of cash contributions or individual conference sponsorships.
Platinum Keynote Sponsor: $3000+
Make a lasting impression by sponsoring the keynote session.
- Logo and website link on Mississippi INBRE website
- Sponsor’s name and logo on-screen during opening and closing of oral sessions
- Self-produced full-page ad and logo featured in conference journal
- Booth in the exhibitor hall
Gold Network Sponsor: $1500
Bring people together by supporting networking sessions and travel awards.
- Logo and website link on Mississippi INBRE website
- Self-produced half-page ad and logo featured in conference journal
- Booth in the exhibitor hall
Silver Workshop Sponsor: $1000
Enhance your visibility and in-state research by supporting professional development workshops.
- Logo and website link on Mississippi INBRE website
- Logo featured in conference journal
- Booth in the exhibitor hall
Bronze Session Sponsor: $500
Get the word out by promoting our concurrent oral sessions.
- Logo and website link on Mississippi INBRE website
- Logo featured in conference journal
Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2024
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
Click the links below to learn more about each presenting program:
Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE)
Mississippi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Mississippi EPSCoR)
Nano-Bio ImmunoEngineering Consortium (NIEC)
Mississippi State University Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED)
Glycoscience Center of Research Excellence (GlyCORE)
Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine (DAFVM)
Mississippi NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (MS NASA EPSCoR)
Pathogen-Host Interactions Phase II Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (Pathogen-Host COBRE)
Molecular Center of Health and Disease Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (MCHD COBRE)
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
The Mill (100 Mercantile St, Starkville, MS 39759) is located on the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Mississippi.
Floor Plan
Hotels
Hotel accommodations are available within a 3 to 5 minute walk from the meeting facility. The nearest hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott, is attached to the Mill meeting space. The Russell Inn and Suites is located directly across the street. Below is a short list of hotels in the immediate area. There are many others available.
Courtyard by Marriott
Online Reservations
(662) 338-3116
Russell Inn and Suites
Online Reservations
(662) 324-9595
Hampton Inn by Hilton
Online Reservations
(662) 324-1333
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
MIEC24 Organizing Committee
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
Have a question about registration, sponsorship, presentations, or more?
Please email us at msinbre@usm.edu. or call (601) 266-4531.
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
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