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The Mississippi Emerging Research Institutions Consortium (MERIC) hosted its first One-Day Conference at Millsaps College, bringing together approximately 160 faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students representing 14 institutions from across Mississippi. Established in 2025, MERIC seeks to strengthen scholarship, collaboration, and networking among Mississippi’s emerging research institutions. The strong participation in the inaugural conference marked

The Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) recently met during the MIEC 26 Conference in Hattiesburg, MS, where members elected the next Chair Elect to serve the council. Dr. Jana Thoma, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Mississippi Christian University was elected while Dr. Chris Jurgenson rolled into the position of Chair and Dr. Brandon

The Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) recently participated in the 90th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (MAS), held in Biloxi, Mississippi. The conference brought together researchers, faculty, and students from across the state to share knowledge and foster scientific collaboration. As part of the presence at the meeting, MERIC hosted a

The Mississippi Emerging Research Institution Council (MERIC) congratulates the recipients of the recent seed and instrumentation grants awarded by the Mississippi Research Alliance (MRA). These competitive awards support innovative research and enhance research capacity across Mississippi’s colleges and universities. The Mississippi Research Alliance funds initiatives that strengthen the state’s research infrastructure, foster collaboration, and encourage