A program to support underrepresented students in biomedical engineering
The Mississippi ESTEEMED Scholars Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI · NIH-11011204
The Mississippi ESTEEMED Scholars Program is designed to help underrepresented college students succeed in bioengineering and STEM fields by offering support and resources, like a summer program to help them transition from high school to college life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11011204 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Mississippi ESTEEMED Scholars Program aims to enhance the educational outcomes of undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing degrees in bioengineering and STEM fields. This program provides support through transitional programming, including a summer bridge to help students adjust from high school to university life. It focuses on building academic skills and scientific identity, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for the rigorous biomedical engineering curriculum. By fostering a supportive environment, the program seeks to increase recruitment, retention, and success in STEM careers for these students.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are incoming freshmen students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing biomedical engineering.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering or who do not come from underrepresented backgrounds may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve educational and career opportunities for underrepresented students in biomedical engineering.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at supporting underrepresented students in STEM have shown success in improving retention and graduation rates.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI — UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REINEMANN, DANA NICOLE — UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
- Study coordinator: REINEMANN, DANA NICOLE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.