University of Tennessee Knoxville GEM GRAD Lab
September 25, 2021
9:45 am - 4:00 pm
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University of Tennessee Knoxville GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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
Friday, September 24, 2021
- 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks
- 6:10 PM: Keynote Speaker on the Importance of Undergraduate Research
– Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- 6:30 PM: Co-host University Research/Graduate School Roundtable Discussion
- 6:35 PM: Co-host Presentation
– Nina Parshall; The Ohio State University
– Dr. Rob Griffin, Dr. Jennifer English; University of Alabama, Huntsville
– Dr. James Mack; University of Cincinnati
– Fara Williams; University of Kentucky
– Dr. Ernest Brothers, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
– Gabriel Luis; Vanderbilt University
- 7:00 PM: Question and Answer
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. Matthew Mench
Dean, Tickle College of Engineering, Condra Chair, and Chancellor’s Professor
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.
Nina Parshall
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Support at the Ohio State University
Dr. Corey Baker
Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Kentucky (GEM Alum)
INTERMISSION
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. James Mack
Associate Dean of the Graduate School Professor of Chemistry
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.
Dr. Ernest Brothers
Associate Dean in the Graduate School and Director of the Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Dr. Tracey-Ann Wellington
Program Manager for the U.S. Department of State activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Corey Baker
Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Kentucky (GEM Alum)
Delores Baker
PhD Student in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
Clarice Phelps
PhD Student in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (GEM Fellow)
Jonathan Adorno
Biomedical Engineering PhD student at The Ohio 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.
Universities will be available to discuss programming with interested students.
Friday’s Welcome Event
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Saturday’s GEM GRAD Lab
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Speakers
Dr. Budhu Bhaduri
Director, Geospatial Science and Human Security Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Matthew Mench
Dean, Tickle College of Engineering, Condra Chair, and Chancellor’s Professor
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Nina Parshall
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Support at the Ohio State University
Dr. Marcus Huggans
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)
Dr. James Mack
Associate Dean of the Graduate School Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Ernest Brothers
Associate Dean in the Graduate School and Director of the Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Dr. Tracey-Ann Wellington
Program Manager for the U.S. Department of State activities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (GEM Alum)
Dr. Corey Baker
Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Kentucky (GEM Alum)
Delores Baker
PhD Student in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (GEM Fellow)
Clarice Phelps
PhD Student in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (GEM Fellow)
Jonathan Adorno
Biomedical Engineering PhD student
at The Ohio State University (GEM Fellow)
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