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GEM Info Session hosted by Rutgers University

VIRTUAL, Zoom
Oct 18, 2023
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About the Event

Get your STEM Graduate Degree TUITION FREE!

Rutgers University is proud to host a GEM Info Session, virtually! The event is being sponsored by the National Science Foundation. 

Join the premier organization supporting qualified students from primarily 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

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | Eastern Time

Registered Login/Pre-Surveys 06:45PM - 07:00PM EST

Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.

Welcome Overview 08:00PM - 08:05PM EST

Dr. Evelyn Erenrich

Associate Dean for Recruitment and Retention, The Graduate School, Rutgers University

Why Graduate School? Why join The National GEM Consortium? 07:05PM - 07:45PM EST

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. Marcus Huggans

Executive Director of Client Relations, GEM ( GEM Alum)

Closing 07:45PM - 08:00PM EST

Speakers

Dr. Marcus Huggans

Executive Director of Client Relations, GEM ( GEM Alum)

Dr. Evelyn Erenrich

Associate Dean for Recruitment and Retention, The Graduate School, Rutgers University