Powtawche Williams, PhD

As a GEM Fellow, Dr. Powtawche Williams earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. 

It was a childhood dream for me to obtain a graduate degree in engineering with an emphasis on space applications. GEM helped me realize my dream.

Call for GEM Alumni Bios

GEM Alumni are encouraged to submit bios and photos to GEM for inclusion in our GEM eNewsletter and other materials.

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Upcoming Events

April 21, 2007
Regional GRAD Lab
University of South Carolina

April 28, 2007
Regional GRAD Lab
Northwestern University

More GEM Events

GEM South Bend Office Closes on April 30th

Please update your address book to reflect new contact information for The National GEM Consortium effective Tuesday, May 1, 2007:

The following table will assist you in contacting GEM:

We would like to say thank you to GEM long time employees, Forestine Jackson, Manager Fellowship Administration (574-631-7804, Jackson.122@nd.edu) and Deb Gillean, Manager, Member and Administrative Services (574-631-7773, dgillean.1@nd.edu) for their outstanding contributions to the GEM program and for being the utmost professionals through this transition to a new office location. Please send your well wishes to them before April 30th. Thanks Deb and Forestine!

GT² Graduate Symposium: preparing to OWN the 21st century

The Black Graduate Student Association at Georgia Institute of Technology invited GEM to attend the recent Georgia Tech Graduate Technical Symposium [GT]² on March 15-16, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Symposium provided a forum for diverse students to present their research innovations to corporate sponsors, prominent Georgia Tech faculty and alumni, and other university representatives. More than $2500 was awarded to top oral and poster presenters. Symposium participants also participated in a series of social and professional networking opportunities, technical workshops and a collegial atmosphere conducive to building lasting relationships.

2007 GEM Conference Registration Opens May 1st!

Registration for the 2007 National GEM Conference will open on May 1, 2007! To be held October 4-6, 2007, the conference will feature some exciting and worthwhile events. More info on the 2007 GEM Conference: GEM's Annual Conference Moves to October Conference Planning Committee Hotel Information: Rio All Suites Hotel

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