Committee on Institutional Cooperation is twelve universities collaborating
October 4-6, 2007  National GEM Consortium
Las Vegas, NV
  The mission of The National GEM Consortium is to enhance the value of the nation's human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented groups (African Americans, American Indians, and Hispanic Americans) at the master's and doctoral levels in engineering and science.
  http://www.gemfellowship.org
   
October 5, 2007

New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Student Research Conference
Las Cruces, New Mexico

  Three hundred students are expected to attend the NMAMP conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Undergraduate researchers to share their work, network with peers, and visit with NMSU faculty and industry representatives.
  www.nmsu.edu/~nmamp/conference
   

October 9-14, 2007

 

SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Kansas City, MO

With well over 2,000 student, post-doc, faculty/researcher and K-12 teacher attendees, the SACNAS National Conference offers exhibitors unparalleled opportunities to interact with and recruit talented minority graduate students, internship/fellowship candidates, researchers and program participants.

www2.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/current/register/exhibitor

 

October 31 - November 4, 2007

SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Denver, CO

The 2007 SHPE Conference will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 31 – November 4, 2007.  For more information, please visit the 2007 SHPE Conference website (coming soon) or email Monique Jackson at monique.jackson@shpe.org.

oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/national

   

November 1-3, 2007

AISES - American Indian Sciences and Engineering Society
Pheonix, AZ

Each year the AISES National Conference attracts the nation's brightest American Indian students and professionals in the fields of science, engineering and technology. The 4-day event includes a Career Fair, panel discussions, and workshops for students, educators and professionals.

www.aises.org

   
November 3, 2007

California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education
UC-Davis, California

  Each California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education will bring together approximately 1,000 pre-selected, high-achieving undergraduate and master's students. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Universities and individual graduate programs offering academic master's and/or Ph.D. degrees are welcome to participate in the recruitment fairs that will take place concurrently with the other planned activities.
  www.ucop.edu/acadadv/forum-for-diversity/recruiters/index.html
   

November 2-4, 2006

UIUC McNair National Research Conference
Delavan, WI

The McNair National Research Conference has been designed to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to explore graduate study as a realistic option. Workshops, panel discussions and activities will introduce McNair Scholars to the nature of graduate study as well as provide helpful tips and suggestions in writing an effective graduate admissions application.

www.omsa.uiuc.edu/annualevents/mcnair_content/index.aspx

 

November 7-10, 2007

ABRCMS - Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
Austin, TX

ABRCMS is the largest, professional conference for biomedical students attracting approximately 2,600 individuals, including 1,650 undergraduate students, 280 graduate students, 30 postdoctoral scientists and 750 faculty and administrators. The conference is designed to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue advanced training in the biomedical and behavioral sciences and provide faculty mentors and advisors with resources for facilitating students’ success. More than 280 representatives from graduate programs at US colleges and universities as well as scientists from government agencies, foundations, and professional scientific societies join ABRCMS in the exhibitors program to share information about graduate school and summer internship opportunities.

www.abrcms.org

 

February 16-18, 2007

Texas McNair
University of North Texas, Denton, TX

The 9th Annual Texas National McNair Scholars’ Research Conference offers all McNair Scholars the opportunities to: present their research (either oral or poster format) in a non-threatening, professional, academic setting; participate in a national graduate school fair; and network and share research with their peers.

/www.coe.unt.edu/mcnair/

 

Mar 28 – Apr 1, 2007 National Society of Black Engineers
  The National Society of Black Engineers is proud to host the Career Fair at the 33rd Annual National Convention. For employers and academic institutions, our Annual National Convention is a “one-stop shop” for recruitment of top engineering and technology candidates. Our convention sponsorship opportunities give recruiters full access to applicants and maximum visibility during an event that attracts more than 10,000 attendees. Current employees of our convention partners also benefit, from the conventions’ top-quality professional and academic development opportunities.
  http://national.nsbe.org/

 

April 1-7, 2007

 

NOBCCHE - National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
Orlando, FL

This conference will serve as a focal point to create a connection with African-American scientists in academia, government, and industry. We exist primarily to support the process of preparing our young people to excel academically and to pursue careers in science and technology. Our next most important activity is to support our African-American scientists and engineers in their career development and advancement.

www.nobcche.org

   
April 21, 2007 California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education
  Each California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education will bring together approximately 1,000 pre-selected, high-achieving undergraduate and master's students. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Universities and individual graduate programs offering academic master's and/or Ph.D. degrees are welcome to participate in the recruitment fairs that will take place concurrently with the other planned activities.
  www.ucop.edu/acadadv/forum-for-diversity/recruiters/index.html
   

2007 Dates TBA
(July 13-15, 2006)

University of Buffalo McNair
Buffalo, NY

A fantastic opportunity to promote your graduate program or services to over 2000 Prospective Graduate Students from all over the nation.

wings.buffalo.edu/vpaa/mcnair/conference/index.htm

 

2007 Dates TBA
(July 28-30, 2006)

Penn State McNair
State College, PA

The conference will provide an opportunity for McNair scholars to present their summer research findings to a national audience, network with students and staff from McNair programs across the country, and meet with graduate admissions personnel from many institutions.

www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/McNairScholars/default-home.htm

 

2007 Dates TBA (August 10-13, 2006)

California McNair
University of California

Berkley, CA

Last year the conference served over 350 registrants, 150 oral presenters, and over 50 poster presentations. We expect the same level of outstanding participation and scholarship from the McNair scholars again this year. The conference will also feature a panel on Graduate school application preparation, expert information on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), and representatives from graduate schools.

www.aad.berkeley.edu

 

   
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