Past Announcements and Events: Prospective Graduate Students

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December 3, 2024

Why Consider Graduate School?

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior who is not ready to apply, but wants to learn about Graduate School? Check out our December 3th Session on “Why Consider Graduate School?”
October 30, 2024

SHPE 2024

SHPE National Convention serves as the country's largest, annual gathering of Hispanic STEM students and professionals.
October 24, 2024

Tau Beta Pi 2024

Tau Beta Pi's 118th Convention will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota, Thursday, October 24 - Saturday, October 26, at The Monument and hosted by the South Dakota Alpha Chapter at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.
October 24, 2024

SWE 2024

The World's Largest Conference for Women In Engineering & Technology
October 19, 2024

BRASA Summit Americas

Name: BRASA Summit Americas.
      
When: It will happen in the whole weekend of October 19th and 20th .
      
Where: Columbia University, New York.
      
What: The BRASA Summit Americas is the largest conference organized by Brazilian university students abroad. Annually, the event brings together Brazilian students who live, have studied, or aspire to study outside the country, along with renowned companies, institutions, and inspiring leaders.
October 16, 2024

Graduate School Application Info Session and Meet & Greet

You’ll be guided through this process by some of the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country! Join us on October 16 - there is no cost to attend if you use the link below to register!

Please note that some information in this session will be relevant only to domestic students applying to graduate school in the U.S. If you are an international student, we still encourage you to attend, as the majority of information will be relevant to your application process.

What: Graduate School Application Info Session and Meet & Greet
When: October 16, 2024 - 5:00ET/4:00CT/3:00PT
For Who: Undergraduate Seniors and/or Master's students
Sponsored by: UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, University of Michigan, Northeastern, NYU Tandon, Purdue University, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Virginia Tech and more!
Where: Zoom -(details provided upon registration)
Questions about accessing the webinar? Contact Kelsey Noriega at k.noriega@northeastern.edu.

Note: There will be a 30 minute breakout session following the presentation where you will get to connect with top engineering institutions in the U.S. Register to join for exclusive networking with top-ranked institutions! We hope to see you there.
September 11, 2024

Graduate School Funding

Dr. Janet Beagle, Sr. Director of Graduate Programs in Purdue Engineering, will share an introduction to graduate school funding and some tips for finding funding.
September 10, 2024

Purdue Application Tips 2024

Come learn about the graduate application process from Dr. Colleen Coulter in Purdue Engineering. We will walk through different pieces of the Graduate Application as well as how you can prepare a competitive application!
August 28, 2024

Preparing for Graduate School

The Office of Graduate Admissions will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions to prospective students on the topic of “Preparing for Graduate School”. Presentation topics will include funding your graduate education and the Graduate School application process.
May 10, 2024

Summer Graduate Bridge Program

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
Program Dates: July 8 - August 9, 2024
The Bridge program is coordinated by the Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives (OGDI) in the Purdue University Graduate Office. Graduate Bridge Students receive a summer stipend, partial support for lodging and moving expenses, and enhanced networking and mentoring.
February 7, 2024

Preparing for Graduate School Virtual Info Session

The Office of Graduate Admissions will be hosting another virtual information session for prospective students on the topic of “Preparing for Graduate School”. Presentation topics will include funding your graduate education and the graduate application process. Participants that register and attend the entire information session will qualify to receive a Purdue Graduate School application fee waiver. This is a great opportunity for competitive international applicants who are experiencing economic hardship to qualify for an application fee waiver.
December 6, 2023

Grad School 101: Why Consider Graduate School?

Think a PhD is just for future faculty? Think again! This session demystifies what it takes to be and become a graduate student (MS and PhD), as well as how you can gain more experience to be competitive through Summer Research.
November 1, 2023

SHPE National Convention

The National Convention for SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) will be held Nov 1-5 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
October 26, 2023

SWE Annual Conference

SWE’s Annual Conference is the premier event for women in engineering and technology. SWE’s conference includes a career fair, dynamic keynote speakers, numerous networking opportunities and 200+ workshops and presentations. The engaging and informative sessions are exceptional professional and personal development tools for both working engineers and engineering students. Moreover, SWE’s conference is dedicated to helping women engineering students’ transition into the corporate world by providing training, guidance and access to career opportunities both in academia and industry.
October 18, 2023

Graduate School Applications Seminar

If you are interested in learning more about obtaining a Master’s degree or PhD, then come learn the “do's and don’ts” of graduate school applications. This session will cover the basics of applying to graduate school as well as share tips for making your application competitive for admission.
October 12, 2023

Tau Beta Pi

The Engineering Honor Society National Annual Convention will be held October 12-14 hosted by the Georgia Alpha Chapter at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Alumni Chapter.
October 1, 2023

Purdue Virtual Graduate Showcase

Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs will have live, interactive sessions that will introduce you to our many degree programs and allow you to network with graduate students, faculty, and staff. Workshops will provide important information regarding the application process and funding opportunities. For our international guests, unique sessions will be devoted to immigration processes, international student life, and more.
September 25, 2023

Graduate School Applications Seminar

If you are interested in learning more about obtaining a Master’s degree or PhD, then come learn the “do's and don’ts” of graduate school applications. This session will cover the basics of applying to graduate school as well as share tips for making your application competitive for admission.
September 20, 2023

UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Career Connection

The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is at the forefront of efforts to increase diversity among future leaders in science, technology, engineering and related fields. The UMBC Meyerhoff family is now more than 1600 strong, with over 1400 alumni across the nation and 245 students enrolled at UMBC. Over 300 graduates are currently pursuing graduate and professional degrees in STEM fields.
September 14, 2023

National GEM Conference

A prestigious forum for stimulating debate on bold solutions to advance graduate education, the Annual Board Meeting & Conference creates a platform to raise nationwide awareness of its mission, partners, and Fellows. This is the “must attend” event for advocates who want to transform how the United States educates and prepares engineering and science talent for advanced leadership careers, particularly among our nation’s native born, historically underrepresented ethnic groups. Like GEM, our Annual Conference offers innumerable opportunities for all of our partners.
September 13, 2023

Purdue Application Tips

Come learn about the graduate application process from Dr. Colleen Coulter in Purdue Engineering.
March 22, 2023

NSBE 49th Annual Convention

The 49th Annual Convention is a four-day constitutional event with over 10,000 attendees, 300+ company career fair and a 3,000+ General Session. During the Annual Convention, the Society conducts organizational business, elects national and regional leaders, holds competitions and provides professional and personal development, networking and celebratory activities.
September 29, 2022

Tau Beta Pi 2022

September 29 - October 1: Hosted by Tennessee Alpha and
the Great Smoky Mountains Alumni Chapters at the Knoxville Convention Center
September 8, 2022

Graduate School Funding

Dr. Janet Beagle, Sr. Director of Graduate Programs in Purdue Engineering, will share an introduction to graduate school funding and some tips for finding funding
September 6, 2022

Purdue Application Tips

Come learn about the graduate application process from Dr. Jackie McDermott in Purdue Engineering. We will walk through different pieces of the Graduate Application as well as how you can prepare a competitive application!

April 10, 2022

Early Discovery 2022

The Early Discovery program is to empower promising underrepresented students at the freshman and sophomore levels to pursue research-intensive graduate study. Participants will learn from pre-watch materials and come to Early Discovery prepared to engage with presenters and other participants. There will also be many live sessions and poster presentations. This program is free and online.

Click here to learn more!

Application Submission

January 10, 2022

2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program Graduate Assistant/Mentor Position Announcement

The Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) seeks to hire graduate students from STEM disciplines who enjoy teaching and mentoring undergraduate researchers. Qualified candidates should have the ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced team environment. This position could be particularly beneficial for the graduate student planning a career in academia.

SURF Graduate Assistants gain unique experience following areas:
• Mentoring undergraduate researchers in and outside their discipline
• Program implementation through administrative and leadership experiences at an extensive university research program

Please see attached positions announcement and job description.

Submit your resume and letter of interest by January 10, 2022, via https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Home/myCCO JOB ID: 904126
November 10, 2021

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Visit our booth at this national conference in Orlando, FL to talk to current graduate students and representatives from Purdue’s College of Engineering. The dates for this event are: November 10-14, 2021.
October 21, 2021

Society of Women Engineers

Visit our booth at this national conference in Indianapolis, IN to talk to current graduate students and representatives from Purdue's College of Engineering.
The dates for this conference are: October 21-23, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.
October 19, 2021

Tau Beta Pi

Visit our booth at this national conference in Knoxville, TN to talk to current graduate students and representatives from Purdue’s College of Engineering.
The dates for this event are: October 18-19, 2021
October 14, 2021

Graduate School Application Seminar

If you are interested in learning more about obtaining a Master’s degree or PhD, then come learn the “do's and don’ts” of graduate school applications. This session will cover the basics of applying to graduate school as well as share tips for making your application competitive for admission.

Come learn about the graduate application process from some of the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country! Note: There will be breakout sessions with each school for 45mins following the presentation (5:45pm - 6:30pm EDT). Register to join for some exclusive networking!

Sponsored by: Georgia Tech, University of Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, and Purdue University
October 3, 2021

Purdue Engineering Showcase - October 3-4, 2021

Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs will have live, interactive sessions that will introduce you to our many degree programs and allow you to network with graduate students, faculty, and staff. Workshops will provide important information regarding the application process and funding opportunities. For our international guests, unique sessions will be devoted to immigration processes, international student life, and more.

Click here to learn more!
Showcase Registration

September 8, 2021

Purdue Engineering Funding for Graduate School

Learn about the graduate funding process across different types of graduate programs, including how to be competitive for fellowships, assistantships, and more. Presenter: Dr. Janet Beagle, Senior Director of Graduate Programs, Purdue University College of Engineering.

Register in advance for this webinar: Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

September 1, 2021

Purdue Engineering Graduate Application Tips

Learn how to put together a competitive application for graduate school. Presenter: Dr. Jackie McDermott, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Retention, Purdue University College of Engineering.

Register in advance for this webinar: Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

August 30, 2021

Purdue Engineering GradTrack (program up and running, invite only)

GradTrack is an online program that prepares underrepresented undergraduate students (sophomore to seniors) from any U.S. institution for Graduate School. As a GradTrack Scholar, you are expected to attend 8 online meetings (4 in Fall 2021 and 4 in Spring 2022) and participate in monthly assignments. Meetings are on Monday evenings. You will have exclusive networking with current Purdue Graduate Students and, whether you are applying to graduate school or summer research opportunities, will finish the program with completed documents for a competitive application.

If you are interested in the 2022 program. Please email us at
engrgrad@purdue.edu

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