The Network: July 2007

Norman Peralta

Ursula Burns

The GEM fellowship allowed me to focus on my research and the funding was viewed very favorably by MIT's professors. The professors contacted me in addition to my own search for thesis advisors, greatly broadening my opportunities to pursue what I was interested in.

Upcoming Events

July 11, 2007
PNNL Summer Employer Visit

July 13, 2007
Lexmark Summer Info Session

July 17, 2007
NASA LARSS Program Graduate School and Career Enhancement Workshop

More GEM Events

Register Today For the 2007 GEM National Conference!

Dr. Isaac Colbert Join GEM as we continue the conversation of last year's provocative discussion on the Silent Crisis. This year's conference will focus on how Universities and Employers can implement strategies to solve the Silent Crisis. Hear from the nation's top leaders on best practice programs and implementation strategies. New features for the 2007 GEM National Conference include an Alumni Conference, Alumni Golf Tournament, University Graduate Fair, and Speed Interviewing Reception!

The 2007 GEM National Conference workshops features something for all participants: alumni, universities, employers, and students!

Register Online Today at www.gemfellowship.org!

GEM Executive Committee Transitions in Detroit

GEM Executive Committee

The 2005-2006 GEM Executive Committee met with the incoming 2006-2007 GEM Executive Committee members for a day and half transition meeting on June 27-28, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by GEM's newest employer member, Deloitte Services, LP.

2006 GEM Annual Report Now Available

Thirty years ago, a dedicated group of individuals came together and made a pledge for the good of a nation: a pledge to help ensure that underserved populations in the United States had access to engineering education at the graduate level. This happened when employers and universities came together to create the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering, Inc.

Over the past three decades, the organization has helped thousands from ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the engineering, physical science, and life science disciplines overcome one of the most pervasive barriers to pursuing an advanced degree: identifying and securing funding for graduate education. As GEM's unwavering commitment continues, in the 2006 Annual Report GEM provides an overview of its proud history, 2006 fellowship statistics, recent staff and location changes, and much more. Click read more to download a pdf of the 2006 Annual Report.

A New Look for GemFellowship.org!

2007 GEM National Conference Gemfellowship.org has a new look and feel! The new website utilizes some AJAX technology and features a tableless and 100% CSS based design that is compatible with various internet browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Opera. So, this equates to a better browsing experience in terms of speed, aesthetics, and ease of use.

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