Oregon State University GEM GRAD Lab
October 30, 2021
8:45 am - 2:00 pm
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Oregon State University GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
Welcome to Oregon State University! Oregon State 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 30, 2021
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. Edward Feser
Provost and Executive Vice President at Oregon State 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.
Dr. Vrushali Bokil
Professor, Department of Mathematics, Associate Dean – Research and Graduate Studies – College of Science, Oregon State University
Dr. Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez
Associate Professor and Interim Associate Head for Graduate Programs Electrical & Computer Engineering at Oregon State University
GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR – PLEASE SIGN IN USING 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. Glencora Borradaile
Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the College of Engineering, Oregon State University
Dr. Douglas Keszler
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State 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.
Gabs James
Associate Director of Student Engagement College of Science, Oregon State University
Rose Al-Saadi
Doctoral Student in Biology, Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Dr. Ana Arteaga
Linus Pauling Postdoctoral Fellow, GEM Alumni
Hector Delgado Diaz
PhD Student in Astronomy and Astrobiology, University of Washington
Daniel De Leon
MS Student in Computer Science at Oregon State University
Leni Halaapaipi
Ph.D. Student in Cyber Security at Oregon State University (GEM Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory )
Kentrell Owens
PhD Student in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington
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.
Speakers
Dr. Edward Feser
Provost and Executive Vice President at Oregon State University
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Dr. Vrushali A. Bokil
Professor, Department of Mathematics, Associate Dean – Research and Graduate Studies – College of Science, Oregon State University
Dr. Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez
Associate Professor and Interim Associate Head for Graduate Programs Electrical & Computer Engineering at Oregon State University
Dr. Glencora Borradaile
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University
Dr. Douglas Keszler
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University
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
Dr. Marcus Huggans
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)
Gabs James
Associate Director of Student Engagement College of Science, Oregon State University
Rose Al-Saadi
Doctoral Student in Biology, Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Dr. Ana Arteaga
Linus Pauling Postdoctoral Fellow (GEM Alumni)
Hector Delgado Diaz
PhD Student in Astronomy and Astrobiology, University of Washington
Daniel De Leon
MS Student in Computer Science at Oregon State University
Leni Halaapaipi
Ph.D. Student in Cyber Security at Oregon State University (GEM Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory )
Helena Machado
Ph.D. Candidate in Earth Sciences, University of Oregon
Kentrell Owens
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