SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Conference

Preparing, Promoting, & Producing

Research Scholars

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“You do not teach the paths of a forest to an old gorilla.”

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The Southern Regional Education Board State Doctoral Scholars Program provides support for minority /underservedstudents to earn a Ph.D. and become faculty members at a college or university:

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“More than a check

and a handshake”

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Services for Scholars REGULAR SCHOLAR CONTACT

Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, Orientation, Directory, Program Graduates

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAssistance with conferences when accepted to present

MENTORINGAll scholars must have a mentor, staff members always willing to assist you

NETWORKINGOrientation, Directories, Annual Institute, Referrals

ADVOCACY AND COUNSELINGProgram designed with your interest in mind/counselor on staff

CAREER COUNSELINGExperienced staff to assist with career decisions

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Compact for Faculty Diversity 19th Annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring

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Scholars Attending Institute

SREB Scholars* Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Minority

Ph.D. Scholars* National Institute of General

Medical Sciences Scholars* Gates Millennium Scholars National Science Foundation AGEP Scholars* Federation of American Societies

for Experimental Biology Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Scholars

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Graduate School Puzzle

How can I sort out the puzzle?

How does all this fit together?

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Letters

Degree

Where

GPACost

Time

TestScores

MajorAdmission

????????

Letter of recommendationA. Discard the application.

B. Call the applicant to submit letters with signatures.

C. Contact the recommenders to verify they wrote the letters.

D. Keep the application in the pool for further consideration.

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Recommenders

Select recommenders carefully. Provide them with the names and

contact information. Recommenders can be different for

applications for admission. Meet/contact with recommenders;

discuss with them your plans; why you are asking them; provide a copy of your resume.

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How Do You Fund Your Graduate

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Funding Very different from “financial aid” at the

undergraduate level. No one stop shopping! Requires diligence! On going process as you progress. Masters Ph.D. Postdoctoral

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Financing Undergraduate Education

Grants (Pell, FSEOG, etc.)

Loans Federal Work Study Scholarships

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“The SUPPORT that you receive should be more than a check and a handshake”

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Good Support = Graduation Academic preparation Good fit Good Faculty Mentor Sufficient $$ Support Supportive environment

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Questions to ask Recruiters, Faculty, Deans

or Chairs What is the graduation rate for

minority/1st generation, students with disabilities enrolled in your program?

Other than financial support, what other support would a student expect to receive from your program department?

Please describe your mentor program?

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Questions for Faculty Can you provide me with the

names and contact information of former students who graduated from your program?

What has been the success rate of students of color who have studied in this department?

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Questions for FacultyWhat are the qualities that you are

looking for in a graduate student that will study in this department?

What were some of the factors or reasons that some students were not able to earn a degree from this department?

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SUPPORTA. Financial

1. Tuition

In state vs. Out of state

2. Fees-Lab, activities, health

3. Books, Hardware/Software

4. Housing

5. Professional Travel

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Educational/Living Expenses

Educational/Living Expenses

Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month)HousingHealth Insurance Books/JournalsTravel to Conferences/Professional

MeetingsComputer hardware/softwareTravel for Archival SearchesPersonal (clothing, cleaning, meals,

assorted personal items)

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Factors that determine costs to attend graduate school?

Public vs. Private

State Resident vs. Non Resident

Other Campuses

Masters vs. Doctoral

Live on campus vs. Off campus

Commuting long distance

Major Full Time vs. Part

Time Summer

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“Language” Merit Based Support

Extramural Government

Agencies Private

Foundations Business Corporations

Graduate Assistants Teaching Research Administrativ

e

Fellowships Multi-Year Tuition Fees Professional

Development Travel ResearchService

requirements

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What are the costs to attend graduate school?

The costs depend upon the institution you attend.

Length of time you are enrolled.

Program requirements.

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Educational/Living Expenses

Educational/Living Expenses

Tuition/Fees (10 or 12 month)HousingHealth Insurance Books/JournalsTravel to Conferences/Professional

MeetingsComputer hardware/softwareTravel for Archival SearchesPersonal (clothing, cleaning, meals,

assorted personal items)

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Academic Common Market

AL AR DE FL GA KY LA MD

MS NC OK SC TN TX VA WV

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*Academic Common Market

Tuition scholarship program. Pursue a degree out of state at a

discounted rate. 30 degree programs Resident of one of the SREB states. Select a program that is eligible for

residents of your home state. www.sreb.org

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Resident Non Resident

Tuition $7,078 $18,168

Room & Board* $13,396 $13,396

Books & Supplies* $830 $830

Total Direct Costs $21,304 $32,412

Transportation* $3,328 $3,328

Personal* $4,588 $4,588

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,220 $40,310

Indiana University Graduate Student Full Time 2012-2013 Academic Year

Submit FAFSA Form by

Priority Date

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Factors that determine your Award Package

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Research faculty at your institution of interest.

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Dr. Juan Gilbert

Professor & Chair of Human-Centered Computing Division at Clemson University

List the names, gender, graduation date, position

Masters 46 Doctoral 11 Postdocs 2

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Dr. Gilbert’s Funding

$18,763,697.78 $7,336,074.78

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Dr. Tyrone Hayes Biologist/Herpetologist Professor, University of California,

Berkeley Holds joint appointments Museum of

Vertebrate Zoology, the group in Endocrinology, the Molecular Toxicology Group, the Energy and Resources Group.

Trained more than 60 students in his lab.

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Taking Charge of Your Graduate Career

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External Funding

Agencies (NSF, NIH, SREB, . etc) Organizations

Sloan Foundation Ford Foundation Fla. Endowment Fund Optimist Club AAUPWGreek OrganizationsChurch

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Sources of Fellowships *http://www.mcnairscholars.com/conferences/ http://www.umich.edu/ *http://www.gradschools.com/article-detail/graduate-

fellowships-1676 http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/

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Sources of Fellowships http://www.nsf.gov/ http://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/mcnairgradfee

waivers http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html http://www.rbf.org/grants/ Grants Philanthropic Gropus http://www.si.edu/ofg/ Smithsonian

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Academic Department Faculty

1st reach out to faculty in your home school department.

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Check Department Bulletin Boards

Great source of announcements

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Internet Search Institutions you are considering &

Others of interest.

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****You must take charge of your graduate career****

You are the captain.

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A cow that has no tail can not chase away flies.

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*****Goal of McNair*****

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McNair Goal = GRADUATION WITH A Ph.D.

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The next generation of college students will be sitting in these seats!

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THE NEXT GENERATION

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“When you’re green you grow,When you’re ripe you rot.

May we always stay green.”

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“Always believe that what you do today helps to prepare you for something better tomorrow’’

Dr. Samuel DeWitt ProctorMLK ProfessorRutgers University

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