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Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College
Wednesday, November 28, 12:00pm
Lazarus Center Workshop Room
Ross Gortner will discuss the Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) designed to prepare graduate for careers in technology, transitioning from bench-top engineers to technology managers and positions of leadership. (15 month program) Prospective students who have decided to apply for entry to the M.E.M. in fall 2013 can schedule an interview before or after the information session. Please email Ross Gortner, ross.gortner@dartmouth.edu, to schedule an interview.

Lehigh University, Engineering and Applied Science
Friday, November 30
Webinar Series
Healthcare Systems Engineering - 10:00-10:45am
Energy Systems Engineering - 11:00-11:45am
Structural Engineering - 12:00-12:45pm
Technical Entrepreneurship - 1:00-1:45pm

UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards support the research training of promising African-American scientists and engineers with awards ranging from $30,000-90,000. Each UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Fellow will be paired with a mentor and will be eligible for an internship at a Merck facility (applied for separately). The application deadline is 12/3.

The Monterey Institute of International Studies offering summer language scholarships for prospective students. The Betty and David Jones scholarship will be granted to 50 or more students for summer 2013 to study in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA. Students may improve their language skills or learn a new language. To qualify for summer language scholarships, candidates must also apply for a Monterey Institute degree program for Fall 2013. The scholarship application deadline is 2/1.

The decision to attend a graduate or professional school and when to attend are questions with answers which are unique for each individual. Use these pages to advise and assist you when deciding upon you own path.

Deciding to Apply

There is no “timeline” of when or if one is supposed to attend a post-Smith education. For many, the reason to attend a graduate program is to satisfy a personal journey:

it is a subject that one purely wants to study in depth as a scholar, or
it is needed for employment or advancement in a particular career field.

When your reason to attend a graduate program has motivated you, begin to evaluate your credentials and explore the various graduate programs. Consult with others who can assist you in your endeavor:

Speak with faculty who can advise you on programs in your field of interest
Meet with a Lazarus Center advisor to help coordinate the logistics of your application
Network with Smith alums and other professionals in the field who can share their person experiences
Contact admission representatives of your selected graduate programs about their programs.

Your decision to attend graduate school should be carefully planned and strategically crafted.

Need more help? Schedule an appointment with a Lazarus Center Advisor: (413) 585-2582