GEM Virtual GRAD Lab
Monday, July 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM - Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM (ET)
GRAD Lab ON-LINE!
The National GEM Consortium cordially invites you to participate in our lunch and learn summer Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees Laboratory (GRAD Lab) webinar series. This on-line symposium is specifically designed for current minority engineering and science undergraduate students. One subject will be repeated twice daily:
GRAD LAB - July 13-16, 2009
12:00 noon to 1:30pm EST
3:00pm to 4:30pm EST.
Participants can call in at either time.
About GRAD Lab
GRAD Lab is designed to excite and encourage under-represented STEM undergraduate students on the importance of advanced engineering and science education. Each day we will cover one of four important topics to prepare students for an advance degree.
Topics By Day
Monday, July 13, 2009 - “Why graduate school?”
Frank discussion on topics such as financial benefits, expansive career opportunities, information on benefits of a research career, and global competitive trends will be discussed.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - “How to apply to graduate school”
Workshop will give specific tips on how to submit a competitive graduate application.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - “How to fund graduate school”
A panel of funders will discuss resources available to fund graduate school such that you can go to graduate school for free!
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - “Voices from the field, real life experiences”
Hear and ask direct honest questions of current graduate school students, recent graduates and/or young faculty/industry professionals on whether graduate school was worth it!
Questions?
Please contact GEM’s National Recruiter, Jacqueline Thomas at jthomas@gemfellowship.org.
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