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:

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:
Each topic will be held twice, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm EST and 3:00pm to 4:30pm EST. Participants can call in at either time.

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!  

Registration
To register for this event please click here. Registration is free and all you need is a phone line and a computer to participate. Register today!

Questions?
Please contact GEM's National Recruiter, Jacqueline Thomas at jthomas@gemfellowship.org.