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About GEM Our Mission The GEM Fellowship Application Deadline Applicants for MS Fellowship Applicants for Ph.D. FellowshipGEM GRAD Lab Overview

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GEM GRAD Lab Agenda

GEM GRAD Lab Workshops

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For more information: northeastern.edu/engineeringresearch

Northeastern University Engineering

Federally-Funded Research CentersEight Centers emphasizing diverse aspects of the College research portfolio

Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT)a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, ALERT is conduct-ing research and technology development for effective detection, mitigation and response to the explosives-related threats facing the nation.

Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS)a multi-university National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, Gordon-CenSSIS is advancing the detection of biomedical and environmental-civil objects or conditions that are underground, underwater, or embedded within cells or inside the human body.

Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN)a National Science Foundation Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, CHN is developing tools and processes to enable high-rate/high-volume bottom-up, precise assembly of nanoelements (such as carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles) and polymer nanostructures.

Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT)a multi-university National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, jointly supported by NSF and the Department of Energy and led by the Uni-versity of Tennessee. CURENT is building a more reliable, secure and efficient electric grid transmission system that uses renewable energy sources.

Center for Health Organization Transformation (CHOT)a multi-university healthcare systems National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Center led by Texas A&M. Partnered with over 4 dozen leading hospitals, CHOT is developing systems engineering solu-tions to broad problems throughout health care.

CMS Innovation Center for Healthcare Systems Engineeringa regional systems engineering extension center funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, embedding proven evidence-based industrial and systems engineering (ISE) improvement methods into local healthcare organi-zations, similar to as used in other complex industries.

Puerto Rico Testsite for Exploring Contamination Threats (PROTECT)a Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, PROTECT is bringing together experts in engineering, public health, and biomedical and environmental sciences, with the dual goal of reducing exposure to environmental contamination and reducing the preterm birth rate in Puerto Rico and beyond.

Versatile Onboard Traffic Embedded Roaming Sensors (VOTERS)funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology, VOTERS is develop-ing new multi-sensor technology systems for cars and trucks that will allow for real-time assessment of road and bridge infrastructure across the country.

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Check us out at:http://engineering.tufts.edu

Master’s and doctoral programs in:• Biomedical engineering• Biotechnology engineering• Chemical engineering• Civil & environmental engineering• Computer science• Electrical & computer engineering• Engineering management• Mechanical engineering

Educating engineers who are committed to the innovative and ethical application of technology

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GEM GRAD Lab Welcome

Dear GEM GRAD Lab Attendees:

Welcome to Northeastern University! We are pleased to have you with us today to learn about graduate school opportunities for students in the STEM fields. We hope this event will be of service to you as you make plans to continue your education, either here in the Boston/Cambridge areas or elsewhere.

Some of you are visitors to our campus; we hope this will be an opportunity for you to learn about graduate school in general and about our partner schools in particular. Faculties from several institutions are here today to give you an overview of the wonderful opportunities available to you.

Graduate school is an exciting time in your life and is increasingly important for international SUCCESS. Make the most of today – use the information provided in these sessions to develop a plan of action, and follow through. The GEM GRAD Lab has been planned as an active learning experience: the facilitators, presenters, and panelists will provide you with information, but they will also expect you to participate in activities and ask questions. You may also choose to spend some time today refining your personal statement, which is a type of essay that is frequently required when applying for graduate school or for fellowships. When you leave today, we hope you will be on the road to a successful graduate school application.

Stay focused on and committed to your goals; if you find yourself struggling with the application process, seek out campus resources and reach out to mentors to get back on track!

Best wishes for a very successful future in the STEM fields and congratulations on making the decision to attend our GEM GRAD Lab. We are so pleased to have you with us today.

Best regards,

The MC-STEMP Partners:

Gretchen Fougere, Boston University

Richard Harris and Claire Duggan, Northeastern University (Host of event)

Eboney Hearn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Johanna Fitzgerald, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Stephanie Parsons, Harvard University

Darryl Williams, Tufts University

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An advanced degree in engineering or science can open doors to even more challenging and responsible careers—especially in the dynamic and sophisticated areas of high technology research. Every year a significant number of underrepresented minorities enter undergraduate engineering and science curricula; however, underrepresented minorities represent less than five percent of the recipients of advanced degrees in engineering or science.

It is GEM’s belief that if highly qualified minority students were exposed to the benefits of a career in research and technology innovation, via presentations from individuals from their communities who have received a graduate engineering or science degree and are currently successful in their careers, and were given resources on how to apply to graduate school, more students would apply and successfully matriculate in graduate engineering and science programs.

GEM GRAD Lab Overview

About GEMOUR MISSION

APPLICANTS FOR MS FELLOWSHIP

THE GEM FELLOWSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE

APPLICANTS FOR PH.D. FELLOWSHIP

Our model is strategic and proven. We provide graduate fellowships to highly qualified individuals from communities where such talent is largely untapped. Working in partnership with leading corporations, U.S. government laboratories and many of the nation’s top universities and research institutes, we provide GEM Fellows with the much-needed financial support that is often the deciding factor in pursuing graduate education, as well as practical experience through high-level, paid summer internships. GEM does more than provide financial support; however, we work to ensure student success in these competitive academic and professional environments with effective programs that increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation of GEM Fellows. Close to 4,000 GEM Fellows have gone on to successful careers.

GEM offers three Fellowship Programs to GEM Member Universities. The total value of each Fellowship is between $20,000 and $100,000, depending on the candidate’s academic status at the time of application, paid summer employment, and graduate school costs.

Applications for GEM Fellowships are available online at www.gemfellowship.org. Submit your application, resume and unofficial transcript by October 1 for early consideration. All application materials are due by November 15. A candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.

> Must be a senior, Master’s Degree student of an accredited engineering or applied science program at the time of application.

> Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

> Full Fellows must contractually agree to intern with a sponsoring GEM Employer the summer after selection.

> Must be a senior, Master’s Degree student of an accredited engineering or applied science program at the time of application.

> Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

> Full Fellows must contractually agree to intern with a sponsoring GEM Employer the summer after selection.

To address this issue, GEM has created a GRAD Lab, Getting Ready for Advanced Degree Lab, a comprehensive, hands-on symposium designed to excite and encourage promising under-graduate and community college engineering and science students to consider master and Ph.D. technical research programs.

The symposium will encourage their consideration of graduate engineering school by delivering vital information on the importance of research and innovation, life-long career benefits and real-world role-mode examples of success. The day-long event will help each student envision his or her future as a technology leader, successfully apply for a GEM fellowship, and gain entry to a graduate program, industry and academic professionals will share their career, graduate school, and GEM experinces with these potential graduate students.

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GEM GRAD Lab Agenda

SATURDAY, October 25, 2014Location: The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute and the Cabral Center

9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Registration, Pre-survey

9:30 am Welcome and Greetings from Host InstitutionJohn Armendariz, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Northeastern University

9:50 am Module I – Graduate School Application Process

9:50 am Why Graduate School?Howard G. Adams, Ph.D., GEM Presenter Consultant

10:45 am How to Apply to Graduate School - Nuts and Bolts of the Graduate Application ProcessModerator: Renetta Garrison Tull, Ph.D., GEM Presenter ConsultantJabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Graduate School and Diversity Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown UniversityDoug Densmore, Ph.D., Boston UniversityJeffrey E. Hengel, Director of Admissions, Graduate School of Engineering, Northeastern University

11:30 pm How to Fund Graduate SchoolModerator: Marcus Huggans, Ph.D., Senior Director, External Affairs, The National GEM ConsortiumCaris Moses, GEM MS Fellow - Computer Science, Northeastern UniversitySamantha Kendrick, MS Student - Structural Engineering, Tufts University

12:15 pm Module II – Networking and Mini-Workshops• Recruiting Schools and representatives to meet students• The Value of Undergraduate Research and Summer Programs• Visit with Graduate Funding Agencies• Statement of Purpose• LUNCH AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT

2:00 pm Module III –– Learn from people on the pathVoices from the FieldModerator: Darryl Williams, Ph.D., Tufts UniversityDerion Reid, Associate PhD GEM Fellow, Chemical-Biology, Northeastern UniversityJaime Rivera, Ph.D., Current PhD Graduate, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyWilliam Tomlinson, PhD GEM Fellow, Northeastern University

3:00 pm Closing Remarks/Post Survey/Raffle

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GEM GRAD Lab WorkshopsSession 1: Why Graduate School?

This workshop will prove the fundamental belief of the 21st century and beyond: all STEM professionals should hold an advanced STEM degree. Particularly, the participants will gather information about career and financial implications of NOT obtaining a graduate degree. If you think all you need is a bachelors degree to be competitive in the global society or that you should work first then go back to graduate school, YOU CAN’T MISS THIS WORKSHOP! Come find out why graduate school is not an option but a necessity.

Session 2: How to Apply to Graduate School

Learn the easy and efficient way to get into graduate school. There really is a process. You will find out the steps to compiling a competitive package that will give you a great advantage over the rest. This workshop should not be missed for those that want to get the highest probability to be accepted into the graduate school of their choice. Specifics will be given on how to write a statement of purpose, how to guarantee you receive strong recommendation letters, and specific tips on the application process.

Session 3: How to Fund Graduate School

“Show me the Money”…and then give it to me! During this workshop you will find how to identify and apply for funding whether you are in graduate school or just finishing your first semester as an undergraduate. This information will give you the insight on how much money is available, how to find it, how to apply for it, and how to secure it! Come find out why no one should pay for graduate school if they go about it correctly!

Session 4: Voices From the Field

This is where it all comes together! Through the course of the day, you know why you need to go to graduate school. You have a better understanding of the graduate programs and how to get into them. You have multiple opportunities now to make sure that you have adequate funding to finance your graduate education. Now, you have the benefit to hear from those that have done it or are currently doing it. At this workshop you will meet, see, and hear real life stories of how graduate school was/is/and will be. There will be leading faculty members, industry professionals and current graduate students on this panel. You should not miss this last workshop if you want to know the “real scoop” about graduate school!

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Dr. Howard G. Adams is Founder and President of H.G. Adams & Associates, Inc.; a Norfolk, Virginia based company that provides consulting and training in the areas of mentoring, student development, and leadership. In 1993, the Society of Engineering Education awarded him it “Centennial Medallion” for individuals who have had a lasting impact on engineering education. In 1996, Adams was named by President Clinton as one of the first recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Mentoring. From 1978 to 1994 Adams served as Executive Director of the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM). Prior to joining GEM, Adams served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Norfolk State University. Adams holds a B.Sc. from Norfolk State University, M.S. from Virginia State University Ph.D. from Syracuse University.

Dr. Jabbar A. Bennett serves as associate dean of the Graduate School and Diversity in the Division of Biology and Medicine, and clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. In the Graduate School he is responsible for recruitment and coordinating professional development activities for graduate students and postdocs. In the Division of Biology and Medicine Dr. Bennett oversees the recruitment and advancement of medical students, faculty and trainees who are members of underrepresented groups. Dr. Bennett received his B.S. in biology and minor in Spanish from North Carolina A&T State University, and his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from Meharry Medical College.

HOWARD G. ADAMS, Ph.D.Founder and PresidentH.G. Adams & Associates, Inc.

JABBAR R. BENNETT, Ph.D.Associate Dean of Graduate School and Diversity Division of Biology and MedicineBrown University

Dr. John V. Armendariz is the Vice Provost of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion reporting directly to the Provost. In his role he works closely with units across Northeastern, creating partnerships to enhance the university’s diversity and inclusion efforts. John came to Northeastern University from Yale University, where he helped launch Yale’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion. There he directed diversity programming aimed at creating an organizational culture of inclusion and consulted with senior leadership and academic departments to advance and align diversity efforts. John is a native Texan having earned his B.S. from the University of Texas at San Antonio, his Master’s from the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Johnson and Wales University in Providence.

Dr. Douglas Densmore received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Computer Engineering) from the University of Michigan in 2001. He received his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2004 and his PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2007 (both from UC Berkeley). After receiving his PhD he was a UC Chancellor’s post doctoral researcher both at UC Berkeley and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI). He is currently the Richard and Minda Reidy Family Career Development Assistant Professor at Boston University in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Densmore background and interests are in Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Logic Synthesis, Digital Logic Design, System Level Design, and Synthetic Biology.

JOHN V. ARMENDARIZ, Ph.D.Vice Provost of Institutional Diversity and InclusionNortheastern University

DOUGLAS DENSMORE, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Richard and Minda Reidy Family Career DevelopmentBoston University

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Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull is Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Student Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is the Co-PI and Founding Director for the National Science Foundation’s PROMISE: Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP). Dr. Tull has worked with thousands of students from Alaska to Puerto Rico, and in Latin America through graduate school preparation workshops. Dr. Tull earned the B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, the M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. in Speech Science from Northwestern University, and researched speech technology as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Tull has been a program consultant for the National GEM Consortium for several years.

RENETTA GARRISON TULL, Ph.D.Associate Vice Provost,Student Development and Postdoctoral AffairsUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County

Dr. Marcus A. Huggans, is the Senior Director, External Relations of The National GEM Consortium. Dr. Huggans primary responsibility is to recruit and conduct programming to encourage under-represented minority students to pursue their graduate degrees in STEM fields and to create and maintain meaningful partnerships to support GEM students to receive their graduate degree in science or engineering. Dr. Huggans received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, an MS in Engineering Management and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management, from University of Missouri Rolla (now Missouri University of Science & Technology). He was one of the first African-American males to earn a Ph.D. in this discipline from the University. Dr. Huggans resides in Dallas, TX where he is married to his lovely wife Melanie, and he is a proud father of his daughter Hannah and son Ellis.

Samantha Kendrick, born and raised in Long Island New York, just recently obtained her Civil Engineering Bachelors of Science degree from Northeastern University in 2014. She now attends Tufts University in the pursuit of her Masters Degree in Structural Engineering. During her time at Northeastern, she participated in the 5 year co-op program, while maintaining an active student involvement. After serving as the President of the Black Engineering Student Society for two terms, she has become a passionate and strong advocate of STEM fields and higher education for minorities in order to diversify the talent of the next generation.

MARCUS HUGGANS, Ph.D.Senior Director, External Relations The National GEM ConsortiumGEM Alum

SAMANTHA KENDRICKMS Student- Structural EngineeringTufts University

Jeffrey E. Hengel is the Director of Admissions for the Graduate School of Engineering at Northeastern University. Jeffrey works closely with program directors and other faculty who sit on the various admissions committees to facilitate the graduate recruitment and admissions process. Jeffrey has a high value for the importance of graduate level work as a tool for personal and career development for smart, hardworking, motivated students. Jeffrey hails originally from Wisconsin, received his graduate degree from The Ohio State University, and has worked for several other colleges and universities around the country.

JEFFREY E. HENGELDirector for AdmissionsGraduate School of EngineeringNortheastern University

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Caris Moses is a Computer Science Master of Science Draper GEM Fellow at Northeastern University. Caris graduated with her BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, where she was a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar, as well as a GM Minority Engineering and Science Scholar. While at Cornell University, Caris was also an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

Dr. Jaime Rivera is a native of Puerto Rico. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and Biology from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaquez and is a recent PhD graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) biological engineering department. Dr. Rivera specializes in protein engineering strategies for improvement of muscoskeletal regenerative technologies. As a graduate student, he has been actively involved in MIT recruitment efforts. He participated in the MIT Summer Research Program as both an intern and a program assistant. Jaime has also traveled home many times to recruit his fellow Borinquens.

CARIS MOSESMS Student- Computer ScienceNortheastern UniversityGEM Fellow

JAIME RIVERA, Ph.D.PhD Graduate - Biological EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Derion Reid is a first-year Ph.D. student in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Program at Northeastern University. He received his B.S. in Chemistry at Winthrop University. During his undergraduate career he was a Ronald E. McNair and a Robert Noyce Teacher Scholar. Most of his undergraduate career he worked in a Cancer Biochemistry lab under the mentorship of Dr. Takita Sumter. Reid is currently a Associate GEM Fellow, and is a member of Dr. Carla Mattos lab. In the Mattos lab, Reid studies NRas that is a small GTPase involved in signal transduction pathways controlling various cellular functions. He enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, and embarking on new adventures.

William Tomlinson is a Draper GEM Fellow, pursuing his PhD in Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his BS in Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. William then went on to Michigan State University where he completed his Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. William was most recently interviewed and featured in the Summer 2014 ASEE PRISM Magazine in the cover page titled: “Odd MAN OUT. Why are so few African-American Males becoming Engineers?”

DERION REIDPhD Student - Chemical-BiologyNortheastern University GEM Associate Fellow

WILLIAM TOMLINSONPhD Student – Electrical EngineeringNortheastern UniversityGEM Fellow

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Dr. Darryl N. Williams is the Associate Dean for Recruitment, Retention, and Community Engagement and the Director of Center for STEM Diversity at Tufts’ School of Engineering. Science has always been an integral part of Darryl’s life which led him to pursue undergraduate and doctoral studies in chemical engineering. Dr. William was instrumental in developing strategies for the deployment of volunteer practicing scientists and engineers (Scienteers) into classrooms throughout the School District of Philadelphia to motivate students to pursue STEM-related careers. Darryl’s commitment to science and engineering continues to translate into the development and implementation of strategies for enhancing STEM related initiatives.

DARRYL N. WILLIAMS, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Recruitment, Retention, Community Engagement, andDirector of Center for STEM DiversityTufts University

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For more information, go to www.umass.edu/gradschool.

Graduate Study at UMassAmherstA Catalyst for Student Success

The University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares graduate students to become leaders in their chosen fields. Our many strengths include:

• A 99% employment rate for doctoral degree recipients

• Outstanding financial support provided by university fellowships and teaching/research assistantships

• A wide range of highly-ranked graduate programs that attract a talented and culturally diverse student population

• A unique combination of the vast resources typically found at major public research institutions and the supportive faculty mentorship often associated with smaller private universities

• Major recent investments in state-of-the-art research facilities

• 500+ hours of career development and networking events yearly

• A beautiful campus located in the nation’s most socially progressive state

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How to Apply for the GEM Fellowship (with tips)

Complete Part I of the Application

After registering, you will be directed to the application form.Answer the questions carefully and accurately and include your resume and unofficial transcript (for each University or college attended after high school). You will need to have your employment and educational history (and, if applicable, information on research experiences) handy to complete the questionnaire. If you cannot answer all the required questions, you can save your draft application and return to the application later to complete.

Register Online at GemFellowship.org

Go to www.gemfellowship.org. Click on the url in the large blue box in the right bar menu to Log In to eGEM. Registering with eGEM creates an account that allows you to work on your application securely, to save draft work, and return later to complete and submit online. After registering, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with information for later use.

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Tips:

1. TYPE IN EACH EMPLOYER you worked for in the on-line application. (Simply attaching a resume and not typing in each past Employer will decrease your chances of receiving the GEM Fellowship).

2. RESUMES: Make sure your resume has been reviewed by a professional, i.e., your campus intern placement staff, English professor, etc. Please make sure you include your GPA on your resume. Please also include key words that describe your skills, like specific computer programs, e.g, MATLAB, interest in a specific research field that may be a different name than your actual major, like “nuclear engineering”, and any skills acquired on past internships e.g., “supply chain”. A polished resume makes a huge difference in the GEM application.

3. GRE SCORES are not required however they are highly recommended. Applicants are however required to answer all of the questions we ask about the GRE, i.e., the date you plan to take it, if you do not plan to take the GRE, why not, etc. as prompted about the GRE. You can scan a copy of your GRE score report to your eGEM application (i.e., you do not have to pay for an additional report). If you choose to list GEM for an additional report our code is 1305.

4. LIST 3 GRADUATE SCHOOLS: Unless you are already in a STEM Ph.D. program (or in the first year of a STEM master’s program) at a GEM school, to submit a complete GEM application you are required to directly apply to at least 3 GEM Member Universities between Nov 15–Jan 15. For Part I, you just have to list the names of 3 schools you will most likely apply to after November 15th. Research the schools to make sure they have a program you are interested in!

Complete Part II of the Application by November 15, 2014

Tips:

1. QUICK ON-LINE FORM: Let your recommenders know the on-line form takes five minutes to complete. A letter is not required, however they will have an option to cut and paste a letter as part of their electronic form submission.

2. FACULTY SUBMISSIONS SUGGESTED: Please make sure at least one recommendation form is from a faculty member.

3. STRONGLY RECOMMEND 3 SUBMISSIONS You are asked to submit 3 emails and phone numbers of recommenders. Your application will be complete if at least 2 recommenders submit. However your application is automatically scored higher if you have 3 recommendations on file.

The strict deadline to submit a complete on-line GEM application is 11:59 PM Eastern on November 15th

The deadline to submit your complete GEM application is November 15th. The deadline to submit your STEM graduate application directly to 3 GEM member schools is January 15th.

5. DRAFT: You can save your application as a draft up until question 10 (Part I). Do not go past Part I of the application until you feel your answers are final. To have your application viewed by GEM Employers in our first review round, you must submit Part I by October 1st.

Part II requires you to submit supplemental material:

Statement of Purpose—You must submit at least a one page statement of purpose that outlines your academic, research and/or career goals.For tips go to www.statementofpurpose.com.

Tip: Please focus your statement of purpose on your career/ research goals (i.e., do not focus on your deficiencies in your past, why you would make a great GEM Fellow, etc. focuson the future, how great you will be in your dream highly technical/research area of interest).

Letters of Recommendation—Request directly from 3 faculty members (preferred) or a high level technical manager (who holds a STEM graduate degree) if they are willing to complete an on-line form to strongly recommend you to receive the GEM Fellowship. We will not accept letters via email, fax, or via postal mail, all recommendations must be attached to your electronic eGEM application. At least two of your recommenders must submit their recommendations on-line by 11:59 PM Eastern on November 15th.

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