Friday, February 2, 2024

Attend virtual workshops to bridge your path to research and Grad School

Are you a first-generation college student, Pell-eligible, and/or from an underrepresented community seeking a pathway to transform systems? Are you interested in or exploring the possibility of attending graduate school? Explore all of the great virtual workshops the Gopher Grad Initiative has to offer! 
Upcoming Gopher Grad virtual workshops!

Are you a first-generation college student, Pell-eligible, and/or from an underrepresented community seeking a pathway to transform systems? Are you interested in or exploring the possibility of attending graduate school? Explore all of the great virtual workshops the Gopher Grad Initiative has to offer! 
 
The workshops are intended to help students from traditionally underserved and underrepresented communities to bridge the path to research and graduate school.

Show Up and Write Your Personal Statement
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
3:30-5 p.m. Central Time
Zoom

Attendees can use this time to write their personal statements or applications for research programs. Additionally, this is a great opportunity to get questions answered about the best way to write statements.

Undergrad Student Research and Graduate School Prep Panel
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
3:30-5 p.m. Central Time
Zoom

Hear from fellow first-generation, Pell-eligible, and underrepresented undergraduate students about their experiences participating in research and preparing for graduate school.

Pursuing Graduate School as a Transfer or Community College Student
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
3:30-5 p.m. Central Time
Zoom

This workshop is geared towards students who have transferred colleges or are currently at a community college. Learn about the process of preparing for graduate school!

Sign-up for workshop reminders and to get Zoom links.

To review past sessions and additional resources, visit the Gopher Grad Canvas page.

These workshops are provided by the TRIO McNair Scholars, TRIO Student Support Services, Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance, and the First-Generation Institute.
 
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TRIO McNair Scholars Program
mcnair@umn.edu