This past weekend, PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP celebrated the anniversary of the PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI). This was actually the 12th Annual SSI. The first PROMISE conference was called “SUCCESS 2003.” We named the program the Summer Success Institute (SSI) in 2004.
The program from the 2014 SSI can be found here:
Click here for the: PDF of the 2014 SSI program booklet, Click here for the conference website.
Here, we share some of the 300+ (public) responses that were posted within two days from our #PROMISEagep social media presence for the SSI (Note: Posts from private Twitter and Facebook accounts where users have opened posts to members of PROMISE, but have not opened posts to the general public are not featured.)
Some Facebook comments:
Wonderfully invigorating time at the PROMISE AGEP SSI Dissertation House / SSI this weekend ! From the panelists talks to the breakout sessions , I found myself being ‘re-engaged in my PhD process. Thanks to ALL who shared this experience with me. – K.G.
Find more comments on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the hashtag: #PROMISEagep
PROMISE: Maryland's AGEP 2003-2018 
Here is our Storify page with a list of the tweets from the 2014 PROMISE SSI, #PROMISEagep.
On Tintup:
https://www.tintup.com/ssi2014
The following comments came to us through email. We thank the participants for their feedback!
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From K. N. – Student in Toxicology at UMES:
I have taken so much away these last 3 days from dissertation house and the formal mentorship and leadership training sessions. I am so glad that I could participate and look forward to next year.
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From W.R., MA
I would like to take the time to send my accolades to the promise staff for the platform to network with other professionals. I’m certain I want to obtain a PhD and after attending these seminars I am confident and ready to begin my journey. I’m truly indebted to your staff for this opportunity as it was life changing!
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From K.R. (M.S. from UMBC, Doctoral student at Morgan)
Promise SSI was awesome this year! I benefited most from the presentation given by Dr. Doswell on his entrepreneurial initiatives.
He doesn’t know it yet but he has gained a new mentee.
I look forward to next year’s seminar!
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From O.J., Grad student in Information Systems, UMBC
The PROMISEagep SSI was amazing!!! Gave me a new found strenght to forge ahead. Seeing those who have achieved what I hope to achieve reminded me that it is possible!
Whatever it is, your dreams are valid!
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From R.R., doctoral student, College Park:
Surrounded by wonderful support and encouragement at #promiseagep!
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These comments were from the Friday Sessions of SSI, which were held at UMBC, Aug. 16.
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From aaabu – Regarding the TIAA-CREF session:
Taking responsibility on working on my budget. The time is now!!!
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Responses from the TIAA-CREF Financial Literacy Seminar
From Dr. J.S., participant, NIH
Great information and great audience participation. Clear action items to be a better financial future. Invite them back…
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From S. N, UMBC
The session was great and informative.
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From Dr. T.C., postdoctoral fellow
The seminar was very informative for grad students at any stage as well as postdocs. Ms. Fulco kept the seminar lively an engaging. I have two action items that will certainly contribute to overall my overall financial security in the present and in the future.
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From V. N, UMBC
Learned something new today !! Wonderful topic and interactive crowd and speaker
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From P.,
Very informative
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I am going to invite some of our SSI speakers to post their information here, including Twitter accounts and websites. If you are in the market for their services, please contact them! I will endorse each of them!
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Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.
@kayewhitehead
kayewisewhitehead.com
https://www.academia.edu/login?cp=https://loyola.academia.edu/KayeWiseWhitehead
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Karsonya-Kaye-Wise-Whitehead/299661613377846?ref=hl
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I thoroughly enjoyed my time this past weekend at the conference. Such impressive colleagues and topics! As always, a wonderfully energizing time for all. I am already looking forward to next year!
Alycia Marshall, Ph.D
Professor/Interim Chair of Mathematics, Anne Arundel Community College
Principal Investigator, Engineering Scholars Program, Anne Arundel Community College
CEO/Founder Educational Excellence LLC
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NSF’s PROMISE Program at UMBC says all of the right things, involves all of the right people, and has the personal touch that allows striving PhD students to network, prepare for and excel in their professional careers. Glad to be a part of this year’s event and hope that the dedication displayed by UMBC is embodied by many other institutions.
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This conference was well organized and had the perfect blend of speakers and topics to keep both students and presenters engaged throughout the weekend. The format enabled excellent networking and professional development opportunities for all. Glad to be a part of the 2014 SSI program and look forward to partnering again soon.
Marquita M. Qualls, PhD
Leadership and Professional Development Consulting and Coaching
Entropia Consulting
http://entropiaconsulting.com
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