Approximately 294 students participated in Mid-SURE, which included 157 MSU students and 137 visiting students working with MSU faculty.  The visiting students represented 87 different institutions, including seven historically Black college and universities.  Approximately 264 faculty members mentored these students on their projects.  This event represents an opportunity for MSU to recruit quality students to its graduate programs.  Approximately 26 graduate programs from 21 different institutions (3 from MSU) attended the forum and interacted with students