GEM GRAD Lab hosted by Morgan State University
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About the Event
Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!
Morgan State University is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The event is being sponsored by the National Science Foundation Inclusive Mentoring Hub: Mentoring for the Formation of Research Careers in Engineering (M-FORCE) consisting of the University of Minnesota, Morgan State University and the National GEM Consortium. The national GRAD Lab sponsor is 3M, Adobe.
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, February 24, 2024 | EasternTime
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr., PE
Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering, Morgan 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. Michael Smith
GEM Program Consultant
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.
Dr. Michael Smith
GEM Program Consultant
Dr. Rhonda Franklin
McKnight Presidential Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering
Seydou Mbaye
Ph.D. Student in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Morgan State University
Daniel Stephens
Master's Student in Electrical Engineering, Morgan State University
Michael Talley
Ph.D. Candidate in Electrical Engineering, Morgan 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.
National Sponsor
Host Sponsors
Speakers
Dr. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
Joann Ransom
Programs Coordinator, The National GEM Consortium
Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr., PE
Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering, Morgan State University
Dr. Michael Smith
GEM Program Consultant
Dr. Rhonda Franklin
McKnight Presidential Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering
Seydou Mbaye
Ph.D. Student in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Morgan State University
Michael Talley
Ph.D. Candidate in Electrical Engineering, Morgan State University
Daniel Stephens
Master's Student in Electrical Engineering, Morgan State University