Gearing Up for Grad School: STEM Editio

Thinking about graduate school in STEM? Join us for an interactive event designed to help you prepare! Hear directly from current graduate students in an "Ask Me Anything" session, learn what faculty reviewers look for in PhD applications, gain insights from students and alumni who earned their Master's degrees, and get expert tips on writing a compelling personal statement. This event is Free for all Penn State students. Students from external universities have a cost of $25 associated with registration. 

Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 10:00-3:00 PM Location: Penn State University Park Campus

The event schedule is as follows: 

• 10:00 a.m. Check-in & Registration
• 10:15 a.m. GWiS Grad School Panel: Real talk from grad students in STEM
• 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Lunch (provided)
• 12:15–1:15 p.m. Session A: Faculty Insights on Ph.D. Admission Session B: Insights on Earning Your Master’s: Perspectives
• 1:45–2:45 p.m. Demystifying the Grad Personal Statement