RGPN McNair Let's Talk Grad School #2
What's Research Got To Do with It?
Why attend? Whether you're thinking about a master's, law school, medical school, an MBA, or a PhD, graduate and professional programs look for more than grades. They want applicants who can explain why their work matters, build relationships across different communities, and connect what they've learned to real-world goals. For first-gen students, a lot of this is part of the "hidden curriculum" nobody spells out. Let's Talk Grad School is a low-pressure way to hear directly from people who have been there, and to ask the questions you might not know who else to ask.
What's Research Got To Do with It?
The relevance of research in grad school!
Why it matters for grad school: Research experience strengthens applications to master's, professional, and doctoral programs, and helps you figure out whether grad school is right for you. Learn how to get started, even if you haven't done research yet.
Panelists:
- Dr. Amy Tondreau (she/her), Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy, School of Education, UMBC
- Nyla Howell (she/her), PhD Student in Geography, Rutgers University-New Brunswick (UMBC McNair alum!)
- Dr. Ramon Goings (he/him), Professor and Director, Languages, Literature, and Culture, UMBC
- Dr. Blake Hipsley (he/him), Research Associate, Physics Department, University of Michigan (UMBC McNair alum!)
Please register on Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/36BGindeQim4HKYOgk6zNw
All registered participants will receive a copy of the recorded session!