Dr. LaTese Briggs invites all to a special opportunity to meet world-renowned scientists on Sept. 9, 2012. Dr. Briggs is a former PROMISE Peer Mentor (Biochemistry/Structural Biology, UMBC), Meyerhoff Biomedical Graduate Fellow, and Gates Fellow. After she finished the PhD at UMBC, Dr. Briggs was a postdoctoral fellow at the Broad Institute for Genomics whichContinue reading “PROMISE Alum Dr. LaTese Briggs invites all to “A Celebration of Science” w/World-renowned Scientists, Sept. 9, 2012″
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How to fund your graduate education! Dr. Ordóñez Rozo and Dr. Carter-Johnson (PROMISE Alumni) present their award-winning seminar on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012
SPECIAL SATURDAY SESSION: Success Seminar on Funding & Fellowships, with special emphasis on the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Application. “How to Fund Your Graduate Education” Speakers: PROMISE Alumni, Dr. Frances D. Carter-Johnson and Dr. Patricia Ordóñez Rozo Dr. Carter-Johnson is a graduate of UMBC’s Department of Public Policy and currently serves as aContinue reading “How to fund your graduate education! Dr. Ordóñez Rozo and Dr. Carter-Johnson (PROMISE Alumni) present their award-winning seminar on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012”
Communicate with your faculty (A message for new and continuing grad students.)
Prepare for a successful Fall semester: Communicate with your faculty (A message for new and continuing grad students.) The new semester is starting and we know that first and second year graduate students are generally immersed in classes, while more advanced doctoral students are working on experiments, preparing for exams, writing the dissertation, preparing forContinue reading “Communicate with your faculty (A message for new and continuing grad students.)”
Annual PROMISE Summer Success Institute: August 17-18, 2012 @ UMBC & The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
2012 PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI) Theme: Pathways to Success Registration Website (Click here for additional information about SSI attire, venue, directions, parking, and transportation.) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 17-18, 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Features: PROMISE Orientation (For New/Incoming graduate students) Friday, 8/17, 9:00 AM Location: UMBC AOK Library, 7th Floor (NEW Location) The “Success Equation” (AllContinue reading “Annual PROMISE Summer Success Institute: August 17-18, 2012 @ UMBC & The Hotel at Arundel Preserve”
Interested in applying to graduate school? Summer Horizons 2012 at UMBC on Weds. July 18
UMBC will host the annual Summer Horizons program for undergraduate students and others who are interested in learning more about graduate school admission, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The 1-day workshop will feature sessions on the GRE, Statement of Purpose, Recommendation Letters, and other topics related to preparing for graduate school.Continue reading “Interested in applying to graduate school? Summer Horizons 2012 at UMBC on Weds. July 18”
PROMISE will visit The Aerospace Corporation, June 5, 2012
PROMISE will be visiting the Aerospace Corporation (http://www.aero.org) on Tuesday, June 5 at their Chantilly, VA office. In accordance with their mission, they would like to meet PROMISE graduate students (US citizens) in EE, CS, Aerospace, and Cybersecurity. They are hiring interns and would like to start a relationship with students who are interested in full-time positions orContinue reading “PROMISE will visit The Aerospace Corporation, June 5, 2012”
Research vs. Development: Building A Career in the Modern Tech Industry. Friday, May 4 @ UMBC
With the uncertainty present in today’s job market, technical college graduates are under increasing pressure to choose a career path that not only fits their personal strengths and interests. but is sustainable. Jobs and employees are becoming more transient and it is seemingly more difficult to establish a career with longevity. In this talk, we willContinue reading “Research vs. Development: Building A Career in the Modern Tech Industry. Friday, May 4 @ UMBC”
Dr. Laina King discusses travel awards for mountain research retreats: May 14, 2012
Undergraduates, graduates students, postdocs, and faculty are invited to learn about opportunities. Travel Funding! Research Retreats! ————————————————————— Focus: All Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Mission of Keystone: Keystone Symposia will serve as a catalyst for the advancement of biomedical and life sciences by connecting scientists within and across disciplines at conferences and workshops held at venues that createContinue reading “Dr. Laina King discusses travel awards for mountain research retreats: May 14, 2012”
Advanced PhD Students: Apply for the “Academy for Future Science Faculty”
CURRENT U.S. PhD students who are ~12-18 months from completion: PROMISE asks you to apply. This is an initiative that is going out to all AGEPs across the nation. The Academy for Future Science Faculty Group II – Advanced Stage PhD Students Get a BIG head-start on the next critical step toward an academic career!Continue reading “Advanced PhD Students: Apply for the “Academy for Future Science Faculty””
Got S.W.A.G.? (Secrets to Winning in Academia’s Game) Workshop – Friday, 3/30/12
Dr. Raheem Beyah and Dr. William Robinson, 2011 PROMISE SSI Mentors-in-Residence, will present their annual “Got S.W.A.G.?” workshop for advanced Ph.D. students, postdocs, and assistant professors, at the 2012 National Convention for the National Society of Black Engineers on Friday, 3/30/12. Dr. Beyah and Dr. Robinson were former graduate students in the NSF FACES AGEPContinue reading “Got S.W.A.G.? (Secrets to Winning in Academia’s Game) Workshop – Friday, 3/30/12”
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