GEM GRAD Lab at the 49th National Society of Black Engineers Convention
March 25, 2023
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Kansas City Convention Center 301 W 13th St Kansas City, MO 64105
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GEM GRAD Lab at the 49th National Society of Black Engineers Convention
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
The National Society of Black Engineers is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The GEM GRAD Lab is being presented by Oregon State University and Texas A & M University.
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, March 25, 2023
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Glencora Borradaile, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs College of Engineering, Oregon State University
Shannon Walton, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Professional School, Texas A&M 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.
Glencora Borradaile, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs College of Engineering, Oregon State University
Jason Clark, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice Organizations Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State 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 Manager, The National GEM Consortium
Marcus Huggans, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)
Talk to students currently going through the process.
Jason Clark, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice Organizations Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State University
Jai’La Crider
Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University (GEM Fellow)
Paul Dania
Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University
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.
Speakers
Glencora Borradaile, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs College of Engineering, Oregon State University
Shannon Walton, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Graduate and Professional School, Texas A&M University
Howard G. Adams, Ph.D.
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Jason Clark, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice Organizations Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State University
Joann Ransom
Programs Manager, The National GEM Consortium
Marcus Huggans, Ph.D. (GEM Alum)
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium
Jai’La Crider (GEM Fellow)
Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University
Paul Dania
Ph.D. Student in Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University
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