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““WHY GRADUATE SCHOOL?”WHY GRADUATE SCHOOL?”
“Turning Today’s Technical Talent Into Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders”
The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Science and Engineering, Inc.
Presented by: Dr. Sandra Cruz-Pol Associate Professor- ECE UPRM
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FAQs BY STUDENTS
Why Should I Go to Graduate School?How Can I Pay for Graduate School?How Do I Apply for Graduate School?How Do I Apply for a GEM Fellowship?Where Can I Go to Graduate School?Tips For Getting Fellowships?
““WHY SHOULD I GO TO WHY SHOULD I GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?”GRADUATE SCHOOL?”
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The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Science and Engineering, Inc.
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The National GEM Consortium
FOUNDED IN 1976: To provide graduate educational opportunities for
underrepresented minorities in engineering and science.
MISSION: To enhance the value of the nation’s human capital in
engineering and science by increasing the participation of under-represented minorities (Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Other Hispanics) at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.
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0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Percentage of Minority Engineering Graduates, 1994
College-Age Population
BS Graduates
MS Graduates
PhD Graduates8.5%
4.3%
1.8%
28%
WE NEED YOU!
Source: NACME Research Letter, Vol. 6, Number 1, May 1996
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BENEFITS
Increased compensation Higher starting salary Greater ability to earn independently
Enhanced career flexibility Competitive advantage Greater choice of work Greater mobility
Fortified self-confidence Demonstrated ability to perform rigorous tasks
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IDENTIFIES YOU AS A LEADER
A seat at the table. Solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing
problems lie in science and engineering: Healthcare (AIDS, Cancer, Alzheimer's) Environment Transportation Communication Civil Infrastructure
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WHO BELIEVES IN GRADUATE EDUCATION?
Over 50 GEM employers, including:Hewlett Packard
Intel
Lexmark Int’l
Lucent
Merck
Microsoft
Motorola
NASA
QUALCOMM
Raytheon
Sandia Nat’l Lab
Siemens
Timken
Texas Instruments
3M
Agilent Technologies
AMD
BP Amoco
Compaq
Corning, Inc.
Daimler Chrysler
Dow Chemical
DuPont
Eastman Kodak Co.
ETS
Exxon Mobil
Ford Motor Co.
General Motors
GlaxoSmithKline
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TOP COMPANY MEMBERS
COMPANY MS ENG PhD ENG PhD SCI TOTAL
Hewlett-Packard 10 0 0 10
DuPont 5 3 0 8
3M 4 3 0 7
Dow Chemical 4 1 2 7
Ford Motor Co. 4 3 0 7
Ford Powertrain 7 0 0 7
General Motors 7 0 0 7
Pfizer 1 1 4 6
Intel 5 1 0 6
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Golden Torch Awards to GEM Fellows
2000 Outstanding
Graduate Student
Mekita Davis 1998 MS EE Fellow
GA Tech Motorola (Sponsor)2001 Pioneer of the Year
Dr. Terry Alford Material Engineering
1989 MS Fellow NC A&T 1993 Ph.D. Fellow Cornell
IBM (Sponsor)AZ State U (Employer)
2000 Technologist of the Year
Marvin Johnson 1993 MS Ch E Fellow
U of Missouri RollaDOW Chemical Co (Sponsor)
Proctor & Gamble (Employer)
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES(continued)
Career Communications Group, Inc. Black Engineer of the Year Awards to GEM Fellows
2002 Student Leadership Award
Leon Pickett, Jr. Eng
Mechanics Ph.D. Candidate Iowa State
University Ford (Sponsor)
2001 Student Leadership Award
Amin Holmes MS
Elec Eng Fellow GA Tech The MITRE Corp
(Sponsor)2000 Outstanding Young Alumnus
Johney Green, Ph.D. MS ME Fellow Oak Ridge Nat’l Lab (Sponsor & Current
Employer)
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES (continued)
Memorandums of Understanding:
Signed May 2000
Signed August 2001
Signed March 2002
Signed in 1999
Signed June 2001
Signed March 2002
““HOW CAN I PAY FOR HOW CAN I PAY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL?”GRADUATE SCHOOL?”
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GEM DELIVERS!
Portable Fellowships to 88 Universities M.S. Engineering Fellowship Program
• Minimum $10,000 stipend over 3 semesters/4 quarters• Full tuition and fees at GEM Member University
Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship Program• Minimum $14,000 academic year stipend for 5 years• Full tuition and fees at GEM Member University
Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program• Minimum $14,000 academic year stipend for 5 years• Full tuition and fees at GEM Member University
Summer Internships at 51 Company Members
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OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Research Assistantships (RA) and Teaching Assistantships (TA) A form of financial aid where the graduate student
is paid for work which is often related to the student’s studies or area of specialization. An RA pays a student to assist a professor on a research project; a TA pays a student to teach sections or classes of undergraduate courses, or to help grade papers or examinations.
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RESOURCES FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GEM’s Web site - http://www.gemfellowship.org The Financial Aid Web site- http://www.finaid.org/ The Graduate Office at your University The Graduate Office at Universities of interest to you The department you plan to pursue
your degree in McNair Scholars waives application fees.
Go to http://www.ed.gov.offices/OPE/HEP/trio/mcnair Project 1000 waives up to seven application fees
E-mail: project1000@asu.edu Go to http://mati.eas.asu.edu:8421/p1000
““HOW DO I APPLY FOR HOW DO I APPLY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL?”GRADUATE SCHOOL?”
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The Graduate Admissions Process
Graduate School Application: Complete application forms and questionnaires at
University and Department levels as required. Submit transcripts, letters of reference, and statement
of purpose. Apply for admission at member
universities before January 1st
for additional funding opportunities. Take Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Submit ALL documents at once.
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The Graduate Admissions Process (continued)
Supporting documents: Ask for STRONG letters of recommendation from
faculty. Allow sufficient time for letters to be written (2-3
weeks). Have faculty review statement of purpose before
submittal.
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The Graduate Admissions Process (continued)
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Two parts: General and discipline exams;
• October 2002 new exam guidelines include a writing section. Go to http://www.gre.org
Computer based exams offered continuously; Resources include search services, on-line practice
exams, and on campus workshops/seminars; Submit GRE scores with admission packet; Review Peterson’s Guide for scores (previous class)
submitted at various universities; and Submitting GRE scores is required for funding
opportunities at some universities.
““HOW DO I APPLY FOR AHOW DO I APPLY FOR AGEM FELLOWSHIP?”GEM FELLOWSHIP?”
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GEM FELLOWSHIP PROCESS
First year students should begin exploring options now. Participate in undergraduate research experiences. Gain internship and/or co-op experiences in industry and/or
government laboratories. Juniors may apply.
Begin to target specific graduate programs at member universities. Go to web site for list of members.
University alumni/ae are encouraged to apply.
Apply on line at www.gemfellowship.org by December 1st deadline.
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GEM FELLOWSHIP PROCESS (continued)
Eligibility requirements: Minimum 2.8 GPA for MS Engineering Fellowship; Minimum 3.0 GPA for Ph.D. Engineering and Science
Fellowships; Submit two (one from faculty) letters of recommendation; Detailed resume; Include statement of purpose; Undergraduate and graduate transcripts; Be member of underrepresented majority group (African
American, Latino/a, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and American Indian); and
Be a US Citizen.
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GEM FELLOWSHIP PROCESS (continued)
Internship Expectations: Internships begin summer before Fall enrollment at
member university except Juniors;• Juniors complete three internships with employer.
M.S. Engineering Fellows are expected to complete two internships with employer sponsor;
Ph.D. Engineering and Ph.D. Science Fellows are expected to intern at least once with employer;
All interns are evaluated as potential full-time employees; and
Employers pay internship salary and travel.
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2001 vs. 2002 APPLICANTS
329
62 58
432
94 89
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2001 2002
MS E
PhD E
PhD S
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2001 vs. 2002 SELECTIONS
159
28 13
110
26 100
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2001 2002
MS E
PhD E
PhD S
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2002 M.S. ENGINEERING APPLICANTS AND SELECTS
432
1100
100
200
300
400
500
# of
Students
2002
Year
Applicants Selects
Applicant Profile:•308 (71%) African Americans•112 (26%) Latinos/a• 12 ( 3%) American Indians•200 (46%) Female•363 (84%) >3.0 GPA•190 (44%) >3.3 GPA
Select Profile:• 80 (73%) African Americans• 27 (24%) Latinos/a• 3 ( 3%) American Indians• 44 (40%) Female• 99 (90%) >3.0 GPA• 74 (67%) >3.3 GPA• 52 (47%) >3.5 GPA
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2002 Ph.D. ENGINEERING APPLICANTS AND SELECTS
94
260
102030405060708090
100
# of
Students
2002
Year
Applicants Selects
Applicant Profile:•64 (68%) African Americans•27 (29%) Latinos/a• 3 ( 3%) American Indians•40 (43%) Female•39 (41%) >3.5 GPA•22 (23%) >3.7 GPA
Select Profile:•16 (61%) African Americans • 8 (31%) Latinos/a• 2 ( 8%) American Indians•13 (50%) Female•13 (50%) >3.5 GPA• 8 (31%) >3.7 GPA
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2002 Ph.D. SCIENCE APPLICANTS AND SELECTS
89
100
102030405060708090
# of
Students
2002
Year
Applicants Selects
Applicant Profile:•56 (63%) African Americans•31 (35%) Latinos/a• 2 ( 2%) American Indians•60 (67%) Female•41 (46%) >3.5 GPA•19 (21%) >3.7 GPA
Select Profile:• 5 (50%) African Americans • 4 (40%) Latinos/a• 1 (10%) American Indian• 5 (50%) Female• 7 (70%) >3.5 GPA• 2 (20%) >3.7 GPA
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NETWORK
NETWORKFaculty
UniversityReps
GEMStaff
CompanyReps
Alumni/ae
network
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TIME LINE TO APPLY
September 1 – APPLY ON LINE. Remember to apply to graduate programs at various member
universities and take GRE; and Indicate up to four employers of choice on GEM application.
December 1 - Submit GEM Application and Graduate School Application. Selection Committee will match your employer preferences with
internship opportunities available.
February 1 - Announcement of GEM Fellows.
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TIME LINE TO APPLY (continued)
March - GEM Acceptance Forms Due. May - Forward Transcript & School Selection to
the GEM Office. May/June - Internship Begins. August/September - Fall Semester Begins; Meet GEM Representative
on Campus.
““WHERE CAN I GO TO WHERE CAN I GO TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?”GRADUATE SCHOOL?”
“Turning Today’s Technical Talent Into Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders”
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Start Your Search Here!
Over 80 GEM universities, including:
MIT Cornell
ColumbiaGeorgia Tech
U of IllinoisJohns Hopkins
U of MichiganNorthwestern
Penn StatePrinceton
PurdueYale
U of Puerto Rico
U of Arizona
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UCLA
UC San Diego
Drexel
Stanford
Texas A&M
Rice
U of New Mexico
U of Notre Dame
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TOP UNIVERSITY MEMBERS Fall 2001 Enrollment
UNIVERSITY MS ENG PhD ENG
PhD SCI
TOTAL
Georgia Tech 36 12 8 56
U Michigan 27 5 5 37
Stanford U 21 3 1 25
Purdue U 14 0 10 24
MIT 14 1 3 18
U MD College Park 7 5 4 16
Michigan State 10 4 1 15
U CA Berkeley 9 0 4 13
Renesselaer Polytechnic 8 0 1 9
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How to Research a Graduate Program
Research university libraries Peterson’s Guide Chronicle of Higher Education Directory of Graduate Programs
Request information be mailed to
you from the department Visit schools you are interested in Surf the Web
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How to Research a Graduate Program (continued)
Gradschoolshopper.com Your guide to graduate programs in physics and related fields; go to
gradschoolshopper.com, enter search parameters (i.e. geographic or academic preferences), and receive pages meeting these criteria.
Gradschools.com Worldwide web site dedicated to post-baccalaureate educational
programs; tens of thousands of programs listed, continually updated; go to gradschools.com, enter search parameters (i.e. geographic or academic preferences), and receive pages meeting these criteria.
Student prospector.com - draws prospective students from the gradschools.com web site and offers them a place to create & store a academic profile; recruiters subscribe to this service for a fee.
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Identifying a Graduate Program
Are Faculty members conducting research in your area of interest?
What is the educational infrastructure (labs, library, computers, etc.)?
Does the curriculum support your interests? What are the degree requirements? What is the average time to degree completion? Is financial support available? What will be your work/study environment? Are the social outlets adequate?
““TIPS FOR GETTING TIPS FOR GETTING FELLOWSHIPS?”FELLOWSHIPS?”
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Tips for Getting Fellowships! Start Early
Application deadlines range from early November to early February.
Research your options To find a program or a fellowship that matches your interests
and goals, plan on doing some serious research. The money won’t necessarily come to you – you have to go to it (or at least tell them how to find you...).
Pay attention to the restrictions Some programs put a limit on the number of credit hours you
can have finished before application.
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More Tips!
Follow directions Although this may seem obvious, follow the directions in the application
packet to the letter. The Name Thing...
When applying for fellowships, you should be consistent in how you report your name. The name on your SS card, your graduate school admissions application, and your fellowship application should be identical.
Supporting documents matter Letters of Reference and Statements of Purpose can make a difference
in the selection process. Keep trying
If you don't get an award one year, apply again next year.
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Q & A Period
QUESTIONS?
26YEARS OF LEADING CHANGE
The GEM ConsortiumP.O. Box 537Notre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-7771(574) 287-1486 (Fax)gem.1@nd.eduwww.gemfellowship.org