A program to support underrepresented students in biomedical engineering
Official title: The Mississippi ESTEEMED Scholars Program
Funded at University of Mississippi · NIH-11011204 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $192,047 |
| NIH project number | 1R25EB036412-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011204 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are incoming freshmen students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing biomedical engineering.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering or who do not come from underrepresented backgrounds may not benefit from this program.
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.
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 gone: Similar programs aimed at supporting underrepresented students in STEM have shown success in improving retention and graduation rates.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi
University, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reinemann, Dana Nicole — University of Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Reinemann, Dana Nicole
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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.