MAI National Conference

Created out of a partnership between Minority Access, Inc. and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ and supported by the National Institutes of Health, the annual Role Models Conference is an opportunity to focus the national spotlight on institutions and individuals who have excelled in producing and supporting minority researchers, particularly in the biomedical sciences and health related fields, and their research efforts. Unique in its kind, the National Role Models Conference unites representatives from major research universities, community colleges, Hispanic serving institutions, historically black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges and high schools from across the nation to address the issue of health disparities – illnesses and health risks that disproportionately afflict minorities. Minority Access finds it critical to increase the number of minority researchers in the biomedical and health related fields since they are more likely to conduct research on health disparities and close the disparity gap, which currently is wide.

Plan to join us for the 2009 National Role Models Conference at the beautiful Willard InterContinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. The dates are September 11th through the 13th.

Nominations are currently being accepted for 2009 awardees in the following categories:

Student
Community college, undergraduate or graduate student from an under represented category who has maintained an outstanding academic record and has successfully completed a major research project.

Faculty

Professor or administrator who has contributed to increasing the pool of minority biomedical researchers through teaching, mentoring and/or supporting minority students.

(OR)

Professor or administrator who has played a significant role in the fight to eliminate health disparities by conducting major research and elevating the issue as a research priority at his or her institution.

Recruiter

Individual who has successfully identified, recruited, encouraged and assisted qualified minority students to apply to college or graduate school.

Alumna/Alumnus

Graduate who has excelled in any field and can be held up as a role model for minority students.

Researcher (Non-Faculty) Researcher who has distinguished himself or herself in the field by making significant contributions to the field of biomedical research.

Institution Degree granting institution, including community college, that has successfully recruited, retained and produced minority biomedical researchers.

If You Just Attend ONE CONFERENCE Each Year Make Sure You Attend the
MINORITY ACCESS NATIONAL ROLE MODELS CONFERENCE

Hear from and interact with eminent health disparities experts and key Federal officials

Hear firsthand from diversity experts on the importance of diversity in enhancing America

Hear from a top Federal administrator on environmental justice

Participate in stimulating workshop sessions addressing disparity issues

Network with others who are committed to increasing the pool of scholars and researchers from underrepresented groups

observe presentations of the latest research findings of talented student researchers

Attend the highly acclaimed Role Models Award Banquet honoring Innovators, Students, Faculty, Researchers and other Role Models

Attend the special award presentation recognizing institutions committed to diversity

Don't Miss This Exciting Event.

For More Information Contact

Minority Access Inc.,
Attention: Role Models Project
5214 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781

Phone: 301-779-7100
Fax: 301-779-9812