GEM Grad Lab – Fall 2023

The National GEM Consortium’s GRAD Lab was hosted at Texas A&M University, where participants were welcomed to Aggieland for an event aimed at fostering interest in STEM graduate degrees. Texas A&M, with its esteemed reputation and diverse community, offered attendees access to top-ranked programs and generous fellowships. Throughout the event, participants engaged with peers from various institutions, explored graduate school opportunities, and gained valuable insights into potential STEM careers. It was a rewarding experience, providing attendees with the necessary tools and knowledge for their professional journeys.

Speakers

Karen Butler-Purry, Ph.D

Karen Butler-Purry, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Professor

Presentation: How to Apply to Graduate School

Shannon D. Walton, Ph.D.

Shannon D. Walton, Ph.D.

Texas A&M, Assistant Dean, Director

Presentation: How to Apply to Graduate School

Sam Merriweather, Ph.D

Sam Merriweather, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Access and Inclusion Senior Director

Moderator for Entrepreneur Session

Duncan M. Walker, Ph.D

Duncan M. Walker, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Professor

Greeting and GEM Welcome

Howard G. Adams, Ph.D

Howard G. Adams, Ph.D

Founder and President H.G. Adams & Associates, Inc.

Presentation: Why Graduate School

Joann Ransom

Joann Ransom

GEM Programs Manager

Presentation: How to Fund Graduate School

Tanya Wickliff, Ph.D

Tanya Wickliff, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Professor of Engineering Practice

Moderator for Voices from the Field Panel

TJ Falohun

TJ Falohun

Co-Founder of Olera Inc. & Ai-Ris LLC

Panelist in Entrepreneur Session

Jacob Torres, Ph.D

Jacob Torres, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Managing Partner and Principal at Torres & Associates, Senior Lecturer

Panelist in Entrepreneur Session

Michael Moreno, Ph.D

Michael Moreno, Ph.D

Texas A&M, Co-founder of Biomechanics Innovation Group (BIG) LLC, Associate Professor

Panelist in Entrepreneur Session

Kevin Fuentes

Kevin Fuentes

Mechanical Engineering Student

Panelist in Voices from the Field Session

Jessica Zamarripa

Jessica Zamarripa

Material Science and Engineering Graduate Student

Panelist in Voices from the Field Session

Alice Archuleta-Ochoa

Alice Archuleta-Ochoa

Microbiology Graduate Student

Panelist in Voices from the Field Session

Mykieala Cooper

Mykieala Cooper

Pharmacy Graduate Student

Panelist in Voices from the Field Session

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