NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair
National Institutes of Health
45 Center Drive
Natcher Conference Center, Building 45
Bethesda, MD 20892
45 Center Drive
Natcher Conference Center, Building 45
Bethesda, MD 20892
Representatives from Rutgers University, New Brunswick: School of Graduate Studies(SGS) will be at the PM In-Person Exhibitor Session on July 19, 2023 from 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM
The Hybrid NIH Graduate and Professional School Fair will provide an opportunity for attendees to prepare for the next step in their careers by exploring educational programs leading to the PhD, MD, DDS, MD/PhD, and other graduate and professional degrees. Last year, more than 300 programs from across the U.S. (graduate schools, medical and dental schools, schools of public health, and other biomedically relevant programs) participated in the Virtual Fair in the hopes of recruiting future students. This year the fair will welcome all interested college students, postbacs, and other young scientists.
The 2023 Hybrid NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair will consist of
Learn more about Rutgers, a top 20 public university and among the most diverse in the nation.
Meet Rutgers Chemical & Biochemical Engineering faculty, UPRM alumni, and UPRM students who participated in the RISE at Rutgers summer research program!
Bonus - An Inside Look at Admissions! How to Get Accepted and Succeed.
Welcome to Princeton University! Princeton University is proud to host the GEM GRAD Lab! The vent is sponsored by Columbia University, New York University, and Rutgers University
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.
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM EST
Students will utilize this time-frame to fill out survey response sheet that was shared prior to the start of the event.
9:30 AM – 9:05 AM EST
Dr. Andrea Goldsmith
Dean of Engineering and Applied Science and the Arthur LeGrand Doty Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University.
9:35 AM – 10:35 AM 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. Howard G. Adams
Keynote Speaker on the Importance of continuing Graduate Education
10:35 AM – 11:35 AM EST
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. Julie Yun
Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion at Princeton University
Dr. David Ramirez
Visiting Professor of Computer Science of Reed College at Princeton University
Dr. Evelyn Erenrich
Associate Dean for Recruitment and Retention at Rutgers University
11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST
GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR– PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO LOGON TO THE GATHERLY PLATFORM
12:35 PM – 1:35 PM EST
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)
1:35 PM – 2:35 PM PST
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. Kimberly Cook-Chennault
Associate Professor Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University (GEM Alum)
2:35 PM – 2:50 PM PST
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.
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