National Society of Black Engineers GEM GRAD Lab

Date
March 26, 2022

Time
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location
Anaheim Convention Center: 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

National Society of Black Engineers GEM GRAD Lab

About The Event

Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!

The National Society of Black Accountants 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, March 26, 2022

Registered Login/Pre-Surveys 12:15PM – 12:30PM PST

Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.

Welcome 12:30PM – 12:35PM PST

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Why Graduate School? 12:35PM – 1:20PM PST

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

How to Competitively Apply to Graduate School 1:30PM – 2:20PM PST

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.

How to Fund Graduate School 2:30PM – 3:20PM PST

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!

Dr. Marcus Huggans

Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)

Voices from the Field 4:30PM – 5:20PM PST

Talk to students currently going through the process.

Closing 5:20PM – 5:30PM PST

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.