Carnegie Mellon University GEM GRAD Lab
October 15, 2022
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Carnegie Mellon University GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
The Carnegie Mellon University is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab!
Join the premiere organization supporting qualified students from underrepresented communities pursuing graduate degrees in applied science and engineering funded by leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions. Getting Ready for Advanced Degrees (GRAD) Lab offers underrepresented students exposure to the benefits of research and technology careers in a highly interactive one-day event.
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Eastern Time
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. William H. Sanders
Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Dean College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
If you thought PhDs were simply for those wanting to become professors or that you couldn’t afford graduate school, think again. This session is designed to break some of the common myths about pursuing an advanced degree and set you on course to achieving your fullest potential.
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Learn the tips and tricks associated with preparing for a graduate degree from the experts. Learn how to make your application stand out above others as well as how to position yourself to be seriously considered by many of the prestigious academic institutions in the country.
Jennifer Spirer
Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Information Networking Institute, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Athena Wintruba
Associate Director of Admissions, Integrated Innovation Institute, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Universities will be available to discuss programming with interested students.
Dr. Alaine M. Allen
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Distinguished Service Professor, Engineering and Public Policy College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Rachel Burcin
Global Programs Manager, Robotics Manager, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Darla Coleman
Executive Director, DEI Initiatives, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Jamie McGovern
Director, Master’s in Statistical Practice Program, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University
Gwen Stanczak
Director of Graduate Programs, Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Shelley Anna
Associate Dean for Graduate and Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Hear about all the different fellowship programs, including GEM that you can apply for and ensure that you can pursue your graduate degree for FREE!
Joann Ransom
Programs Coordinator, The National GEM Consortium
As the saying goes, “you can’t be what you can’t see.” Hear stories from GEM alums who have successfully attained advanced degrees and gone on to very successful careers.
Dr. Shawn Blanton
Associate Department Head of Research and Joseph F. and Nancy Keithley Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Brittany Gomez
Computational Biology, Automated Science – Biological Experimentation, School of Computer Science
Alexander Sanchez
Chemical Engineering / Engineering & Technology Innovation Management (ETIM), Current CMU student
Jose St. Louis
Information Networking Institute, MS in Information Technology – Information Security, Current CMU student
Juan Luis Vasquez Navarrte
Research Engineer, Southwest Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University Alumni
Only students who stay throughout the completion of the GRAD Lab will be entered into the raffle. We invite you to fully participate in the event so you can be entered into raffle.
Saturday’s GEM GRAD Lab
Please use the following link to join the Zoom
If you have already formally registered, please use the following to be directed to the Zoom meeting.
Speakers
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Joann Ransom
Programs Coordinator, The National GEM Consortium
Jennifer Spirer
Director of Admissions & Enrollment, Carnegie Mellon University
Athena Wintruba
Associate Director of Admissions, Integrated Innovation Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. William H. Sanders
Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Dean College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Alaine M. Allen
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Distinguished Service Professor, Engineering and Public Policy College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Rachel Burcin
Global Programs Manager, Robotics Manager, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Daria Coleman
Executive Director, DEI Initiatives, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Jamie McGovern
Director, Master’s in Statistical Practice Program, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University
Gwen Stanczak
Director of Graduate Programs, Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Shelley Anna
Associate Dean for Graduate and Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Shawn Blanton
Associate Department Head of Research and Joseph F. and Nancy Keithley Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Brittany Gomez
Computational Biology, Automated Science – Biological Experimentation, School of Computer Science
Alexander Sanchez
Chemical Engineering / Engineering & Technology Innovation Management (ETIM), Current CMU student
Jose St. Louis
Information Networking Institute, MS in Information Technology – Information Security, Current CMU student
Juan Luis Vasquez Navarrte
Research Engineer, Southwest Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University Alumni
GRAD Lab Sponsors
Host University
