The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE) is pleased to announce Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference 2025 (MIEC25) will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union on the University of Mississippi’s Oxford, Miss. campus.
Co-hosted by MS-INBRE and Mississippi EPSCoR, MIEC25 will offer concurrent oral STEM presentations, a student poster competition, networking opportunities, student professional development 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. MIEC25 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 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 engage talented faculty 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. Registration is free for all attendees.
MIEC25 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 11, 2025
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.
MIEC25 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. Submit your registration prior to abstract submission. The registration deadline is 7/11/2025.*
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. Submit the Word document as a .doc or .docx file below. Only .doc or .docx files are accepted.
Abstract Deadline: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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.
MIEC25 offers free exhibitor booths for in-state academic institutions, departments and programs. Form meaningful connections with faculty, students and staff from institutions across the state and beyond at MIEC25. Accepted applicants receive a free exhibitor booth at MIEC25 and their program’s logo and website link featured on the MIEC25 webpage. Applicants may also apply solely for their program’s logo and website link to be featured on the MIEC25 webpage without the need for an exhibitor booth.
Are you looking for strong student candidates for your undergraduate or graduate school program? Click the button below to submit your academic exhibitor application today and find out if your program is eligible!
Application Deadline: 6/12/2025 at 11:59 PM CST
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.
Meeting Facility
The Gertrude C. Ford Ole Miss Student Union (218 Student Union Dr, University, MS 38677) is located on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi.
Download Directions to the Facility
Hotels
The Inn at Ole Miss
We have reserved a discounted room group rate at the Inn at Ole Miss in preparation for the meeting. The cut-off date to receive the discounted group rate is Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 PM. After the cut-off, you will not be able to receive the discounted rate. Be sure to reserve your room before this time if you plan to do so. Use the link below to reserve your room at the discounted rate:
P: 662-234-2331
Other Accommodations
Many other hotel accommodations are available within a 5 to 10 minute drive from the meeting facility. Below is a list of hotels near the meeting facility. There are more available in the surrounding area:
Home2 Suites by Hilton Oxford
662-238-3400
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford
662-638-6014
Graduate by Hilton Oxford
662-234-3031
The Oliver Hotel of Oxford
662-371-1400
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.
MIEC25 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?
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.
Academic Exhibitors
