Graduate Pathways to STEM
Bay Area Graduate Pathways to STEM (GPS) is a one-day symposium co-sponsored with UC Berkeley designed to demystify the graduate school application for programs in Engineering. At GPS, students attend informative workshops that address the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree in Engineering, both MS and PhD. In addition, participants get the opportunity to connect with graduate students from Stanford and UC Berkeley who can offer guidance on the graduate application process.
The mission of Bay Area GPS is to inspire diverse talent to become the next generation of innovative leaders through advanced engineering degrees. Bay Area GPS promotes graduate school opportunities for students at Bay Area, Northern California, and select Southern California universities who will promote diversity of thought and experience across engineering. Bay Area GPS invites participation from students who demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a master's or PhD. If you plan on pursuing an MD, JD, MBA, or other non-research-focused advanced degrees, this is not the right program for you.
Program Details
GPS will take place in person on Friday, Oct 4, 2024 @ 9am-12:30pm at UC Berkeley.
Register by 12pm Noon PST Sep. 30, 2024
This one-day symposium is full of events that give students invaluable information on the following topics: navigating the application process for master's and PhD programs in engineering, finding the right research project, securing funding, and navigating the overall graduate school experience. Between informative lectures and the chance to connect one-on-one with peers and mentors, GPS gives participants a space to ask questions and find answers about pursuing an advanced degree in engineering. Bay Area GPS is designed specifically for students interested in pursuing a master's or PhD degree in an engineering field. If you plan on pursuing an MD, JD, MBA, or other non-research-focused advanced degrees, this is not the right program for you.
Program highlights include:
- Presentation on the graduate school application process & funding for graduate programs in engineering
- Networking with faculty, graduate students, and other prospective applicants
- Professional and graduate panels
- Lunch with graduate students in engineering graduate programs at UC Berkeley
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact futuregradengineer@stanford.edu