07/24/2026
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Fifth Annual Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference (MIEC26) held today at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi!
Co-hosted by Mississippi INBRE and Mississippi EPSCoR, MIEC26 brought together STEM researchers, faculty, students, healthcare professionals, public health leaders, and industry stakeholders from across the state for a day of learning, collaboration, and discovery.
From engaging oral presentations and student poster sessions to networking opportunities and professional development activities, the conference showcased the incredible talent, innovation, and dedication driving STEM research in Mississippi. The energy, enthusiasm, and exchange of ideas throughout the day made this a truly successful event.
Thank you to our presenters, attendees, organizers, volunteers, and partners for helping make MIEC26 such a meaningful and impactful experience. We look forward to continuing to strengthen Mississippi's research infrastructure and fostering new collaborations that advance science, innovation, and public health.