Virginia Tech GEM GRAD Lab
About The Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
Virginia Tech 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 2, 2021
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. Bevlee Watford
Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement
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. Justin Grimes
Leadership and Inclusion Associate, VT Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) and Health Sciences and Technology (HS&T) campus
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)
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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.
Adrian Davila
Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering; Virginia Tech
Wendell Grinton
Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering; Virginia Tech
Aileen Suarez
Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering; Virginia Tech
Setor Zilevu
Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science; Virginia Tech
Katrina Colucci-Chang
Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering; Virginia Tech
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. Bevlee Watford
Associate Dean of Equity and Engagement
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Dr. Justin Grimes
Leadership and Inclusion Associate, VT Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health (TBMH) and Health Sciences and Technology (HS&T) campus
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“How to Apply”
Dr. Marcus Huggans
Executive Director, Client Relations, The National GEM Consortium (GEM Alum)
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Adrian Davila
Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering; Virginia Tech
Wendell Grinton
Ph.D. Candidate in Civil Engineering; Virginia Tech
Kathryn Lopez
Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Engineering; Computer Science
Setor Zilevu
Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science; Virginia Tech
Katrina Colucci-Chang
Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering; Virginia Tech
Cory Ilo
Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science; Computer Science
Aileen Suarez
Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering; Virginia Tech
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