MBRS is Moving June 1, 2009 to MARC 340

The FIU Minority Opportunities in Research (MORE) Program began in 1985 and has grown to include the MBRS RISE, MBRS SCORE and MARC U-STAR Programs. The FIU MORE Program assists FIU faculty in the preparation of grant proposals and provides administrative support post-award (i.e. hiring, travel, fiscal management, etc.).  The Program also promotes the involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research by providing salaries for the students, tuition for graduate students, and travel funds for the students to attend scientific meetings. The students are involved in original research and, depending on their level, are expected to present their work at professional meetings and publish their results in research journals. The FIU MORE Program has and continues to enrich the FIU community by bringing prominent guest speakers to campus to meet with students, co- sponsors an annual symposium and provides a clearing house for students to learn about special training programs and career opportunities in biomedical research, such as NIH internships, for which several FIU students have been chosen.

FIU offers, through a variety of academic programs, advanced study and research in the biomedical area at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  The Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Computer & Information Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Dietetics & Nutrition, Environmental Studies and Psychology all offer B.A., B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs.

So whether you are a faculty member interested in learning about NIH/NIGMS funding opportunities or a student interested in a career in biomedical research, chances are the FIU MORE Program has something for you!

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER - MARCH 9, 2009 - SPECIAL EDITION

Dr. Charles Bigger, Professor and Director of the Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement Program (RISE) part of the Minority Biomedical Research Support Program (MBRS) at the College of Arts and Sciences, received funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his management and direction of the MBRS and RISE programs. The primary objectives of these programs are to improve graduation and retention rates and strengthn the interest, skills, and competitveness of minority students in pursuit of biomedical careers.

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MBRS RISE PROGRAM

NOW ACCEPTING 2009 APPLICATIONS!!!

(BRI) RISE PROGRAM

The purpose of the FIU MBRS RISE Program is to enhance the research environment at FIU and increase the interest, skills and competitiveness of under-represented minority students in pursuit of biomedical research careers.  The FIU MBRS RISE student research experience provides the opportunity for students to receive compensation while acquiring work experience in research labs.  In addition, research travel funds are also available for the MBRS RISE fellows to attend scientific meetings.

MBRS RISE undergraduate program candidates may apply during their freshman, sophomore or junior years for participation in the program from the time of acceptance through their senior year.  Graduate students may apply at any point during their FIU graduate program.    

• The application deadline for graduate students is at 5PM on January 30, 2009.
• The application deadline for undergraduates is at 5PM on February 27, 2009. 

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25th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference

May 15 - 17, 2009

Miami, Florida, USA

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2009 STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH AWARDS

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE

(BRI) RISE PROGRAM

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