University of Notre Dame GEM GRAD Lab
October 23, 2021
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
VIRTUAL
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University of Notre Dame GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
Welcome to the University of Notre Dame! The University of Notre Dame is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The event is co-hosted by Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Missouri – Columbia, University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and the University of Wisconsin – Madison
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 23, 2021
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. Nyree McDonald
Associate Dean, Graduate Enrollment Management, University of Notre Dame
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.
Tiffany Porties
Assistant Director of Partnerships, Outreach and Retention Office of Student Affairs, University of Michigan
Dr. Bruce Lindvall
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Northwestern University
GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR– PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO LOGON TO THE GATHERLY PLATFORM
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)
Dr. Michael Westrate
Director, Center for Research and Fellowships Director, Presidential Scholars Program Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of History and Honors Program Faculty Fellow, Russian Area Studies, Villanova University
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.
Gerald Smith
Director of Minority Affairs Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program, University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Tayloria Adams
Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Irvine
Shantonio Birch
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Joshua Lawrence
Logistics Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
John Middlebrooks
PhD Student in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
Alex Stutts
PhD Student Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
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.
Zoom Information
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.
Graduate Resource Fair
Please use the following link to join the Gatherly platform for the Graduate Resource Fair.
If you have already formally registered, please use the following to be directed to the Gatherly meeting.
Speakers
Dr. Nyree McDonald
Associate Dean, Graduate Enrollment Management, University of Notre Dame
Dr. Howard Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Tiffany Porties
Assistant Director of Partnerships, Outreach and Retention Office of Student Affairs, University of Michigan
Dr. Bruce Lindvall
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Northwestern University
Dr. Marcus Huggans
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)
Dr. Michael Westrate
Director, Center for Research and Fellowships Director, Presidential Scholars Program Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of History and Honors Program Faculty Fellow, Russian Area Studies, Villanova University
Gerald Smith
Director of Minority Affairs Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program, University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Tayloria Adams
Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California Irvine
Shantonio Birch
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
Joshua Lawrence
Logistics Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
John Middlebrooks
PhD Student in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
Alex Stutts
PhD Student Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
