Agenda

Envision EEB will take place virtually on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25.
Check out our agenda below!

Friday, September 24

10:30am-11:00am: Who is EEB at MSU?

Presentation: Introductions to the makeup of EEB, core faculty, and the EEB DEI Committee
Panel: Rufus Isaacs, Emily Dolson, Jean Tsao, and Sarah Fitzpatrick

11:00am-12:00pm: How can EEB help achieve my professional goals?

Presentation: Introduction to EEB by Elise Zipkin
Panel + Q&A: EEB alumni

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm-2:00pm: How to apply to grad school

Presentation: How to apply to grad school by Sarah Evans
Workshop: How to make connections with professionals and information on starting the application process, including application timelines and GRE requirements

2:00pm-4:00pm: Faculty meetings

One-on-one meetings: Based on your interests, you'll be paired with faculty in the EEB program to make connections with potential graduate school advisors

4:00pm-5:00pm: Mini party!

Social gathering with grad students, post-docs, and faculty

Saturday, September 25

10:30am-12:00pm: How to pay for graduate school

Presentation + Panel: The NSF GRFP by Lars Brudvig, Summer Blanco, Kyle David, and Ali Zahorec
Presentation: The NASEM Ford Foundation Fellowship, by Evelyn Valdez-Ward

12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm-2:00pm: How do I pick the best school for me?

Panel + Q&A: EEB graduate students

2:00pm-4:00pm: Grad student social

Social gathering with EEB graduate students—a great opportunity to speak informally about the culture and climate at MSU