GEM launched its newest programmatic effort with 50 undergraduates attending Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab. The GRAD Lab workshops encouraged underrepresented engineering and science students to pursue advanced degrees. Registrants learned why they should attend graduate school, received detailed information on GEM's graduate fellowship programs, and drew on the real-life experiences of current GEM Fellows and alumni.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for enabling me to attend the GEM conference last week. It truly was a motivational, inspirational experience. I enjoyed the GRAD lab panelists and had the opportunity to have many questions answered. I've since decided to apply for grad school and the GEM fellowship this fall. Hope to make you all proud!
Thanks again,
~Christina – 2006 GRAD Lab participant
GETTING READY FOR ADVANCED DEGREES LAB
AGENDA
29-Jun-06
InterContinental Chicago
505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60611
THURSDAY, June 29, 2006
Location
Registration
Toledo Room
5th Floor
“Why Graduate School?”
Toledo Room
5th Floor
Moderator: Karolyn Young, Ph.D., Aerospace
Presenter:Maurice Ball, Fermi National Laboratory
Presenter:Sandra Begay-Campbell, Ph.D., Sandia National Laboratory
Presenter:Michelle Johnson, Ph.D., MCW
Presenter:Scott Norby-Cedillo, University of Michigan
Lunch
Toledo Room
5th Floor
“How to Prepare for Graduate School”
Moderator: Marcus Huggans, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla
Presenter:Marjon Dean, IBM
Presenter:Kevin Engram, Meyercord
Presenter:Hector Leon, GEM/Fermi National Intern
Presenter:Elmie Peoples, Fermi National Laboratory
“Understanding the GEM Fellowship”
Toledo Room
5th Floor
Presenter:Kwame Bowie, Fermi National Laboratory
“Voices From the Field – Real Life Research and Internship Experiences”
Toledo Room
5th Floor
Moderator:Cecilia Lucero, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Presenter:Bryan Riley, Ph.D. Delphi
Presenter:Eric Garcia, Intel Intern
Presenter:Maritza Martinez, Intel Intern
Presenter:Tammara Massey, Intel Intern
Presenter:Hensley Sejour, Ph.D., BPAmoco
Presenter:TBD (University)
Poster Session Reception
Empire Ballroom
7th Floor
Gala Seating
30th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards Program
(Gala to begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.)
