Northwestern University GEM GRAD Lab
October 29, 2022
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
VIRTUAL
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Northwestern University GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
The Northwestern University is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The event is co-hosted by the University of Illinois – Chicago, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign, University of Iowa, and the University of Notre Dame.
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 29, 2022 | Central Time
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
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.
Universities will be available to discuss programming with interested students.
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.
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

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Speakers

Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education

Joann Ransom
Programs Coordinator, The National GEM Consortium