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GEM Annual Board Meeting and Conference

About the Event

WHY ATTEND?

The GEM Annual Conference provides a wealth of resources for everyone – Networking opportunities, career options and coaching, information on innovations and advancements in STEM, and the many benefits of being a part of the GEM Family.


The Annual Conference embodies all aspects of scientific excellence! You’ll find vetted and proven applied scientists and engineers, universities and faculty committed to advancing domestic scientific impact, and employers who recognize the value of STEM excellence in the workplace.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Current Undergraduate Students (GRAD Lab) – Potential GEM Fellows will learn about the
    benefits of graduate school in the STEM fields and the many career options.
  • Current graduate students and GEM Fellows – Current GEM Fellows will explore their
    futures in STEM and meet leading academia, entrepreneurs, and employers in the STEM
    fields.
  • GEM Alumni – Members of our 5,000-person GEM Alumni Association (GAA) will connect
    with their peers, as well as provide mentorship for current and future GEM Fellows.
  • University & Employer Representatives – University and Employer representatives will
    gain perspective on the organizational benefits of sponsoring or hiring GEM Fellows and the
    many innovative programs offered to our Fellows.
  • Universities will find synergy in our common goal to support the mission of expanding
    the scientific pool to include strong merit based scholars.
  • Employers that recognize and embrace the value of scientific thought AND culture
    in the workplace will be impressed by the vast pool of talent available through the
    GEM Consortium.
  • Strategic Partners and Graduate STEM education supporters will see first-hand the impact of their support and encouragement. We appreciate GEM supporters and look forward to the opportunity to honor you!

WHY SPONSOR?

GEM exists because we believe there is an untapped resource of scientists and engineers, that will serve as a springboard for scientific ingenuity. Contributing to GEM Annual Conference will create greater awareness of this untapped scientific resource, as well as highlight the importance of having a competitive domestic workforce.


For more than four decades GEM has connected highly qualified graduate students to a national network of more than 150 top-rated universities, government research facilities, and leading multinational corporations. GEM has done this by providing effective programs that increase the retention and graduation rate of GEM Fellows.

GEM recognizes the value of expanding the scientific industry and wants to expand this vision. We welcome you to join us as we continue to create a legacy of excellence in scientific impact!

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Registration Rates

Early Bird Rate (Until 7/14)Regular Rate (Until 8/14)Late Rate (After 8/14)
Employer Member$635$650$700
University Member$530$550$600
GEM Alumni$320$350$400
Governance Board$215$350$400


2025 Annual Conference Agenda

DateStart TimeEnd TimeSession Title
Thursday, September 118:00AM10:00AMRegistration Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University
12:00PM6:00PMRegistration Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University
7:00PM9:00PMLeadership Awards Gala
9:00PM10:30PMGala After Party
Friday, September 128:00AM12:00PMRegistration Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University
8:00AM9:15AMPlenary Session I (Breakfast)
Sponsored by
9:30AM10:30AMUnderstanding your GEM Membership Session 1: How to Maximize your GEM Membership to Jumpstart your GEM Fellows Community
9:30AM10:30AMSTEM 2030: How to Lead, Adapt, and Thrive
9:30AM5:00PMTechnical Presentation Competition – Master’s
9:30AM5:00PMTechnical Presentation Competition – Early PhD
9:30AM5:00PMTechnical Presentation Competition – 3rd Year PhD
10:00AM11:45AMWorkforce Innovation Council (By Invitation Only)
Sponsored by
10:45AM11:45AMUnderstanding your GEM Membership Session 2: How to Maximize your GEM Membership: Best Practices
10:45AM11:45AMProfessional Etiquette Workshop
10:45AM11:45AMGrant Writing While in School
10:00AM11:45AMTechnical Poster Session Judging
12:00PM2:00PMPlenary Session II / Lunch
2:00PM2:45PMGEM Employer and University Members: Collaborative Research and Other Partnerships
2:15PM3:45PMBuilding Your Scholarly Identity & Network: Strategic Moves in Year One
2:15PM3:45PMFrom Research to Relevance: Transitioning into a Career Ready Professional
3:00PM5:00PMAnnual Membership Board of Directors’ Meeting
4:00PM5:00PMGEM Alumni Elections
Sponsored by
Saturday, September 138:00AM12:00PMRegistration Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University
8:00AM9:15AMTechnical Presentation Competition Finals and Breakfast
9:15AM10:00AMGEM Alumni Association Overview and GEM Upcoming Events
Sponsored by
9:15AM11:00AMGEM GRAD Lab
10:00AM11:45PMGraduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair
11:45AM12:45PMGraduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair Grab & Go Lunch Break
11:45AM12:45PMTechnical Competition Closing Awards Ceremony Sponsored by LAM Research
11:45PM2:15PMGraduate Resource, Post-Doc and Employer Fair


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