Professional Development Series
As science continues to advance, our need for interdisciplinary collaboration continues to grow. With this series, we aim to help STEM students not only strengthen their career readiness but also build support networks that extend beyond one's chosen field.
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Fall 2025 Calendar
GRFP + FINESST Workshop
September 12
Led by Dr. Natasha Latouf
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Student Research Fellowship (GRFP) and the Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) fellowship are two programs that grant research funding to graduate students (and senior undergraduates by the GRFP). Learn more about these programs and how to draft your best application from a GMU alumnus that has won both awards!
Applying to Graduate School
October 3
Featuring an invited
Graduate Student Panel
Applying to graduate school this Fall? Or perhaps sometime in the future? It’s never too early to start preparing! Learn more about the graduate school application process, along with some helpful tips. Bring the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about grad school life for our student panel!
Building a Personal Website
November 7
Led by Dr. Ryan Pfeifle
United States Naval Observatory
Thinking about making your own website, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re an early career researcher or completely new to your field, a personal website is a fantastic way to show yourself off to potential employers and advisors. Learn an easy way to get your own website started from an expert!
Future Plans Design Workshop
December 5
SPECTRUM leadership is revising old initiatives and we want to hear from you about how to improve! Come learn more about what SPECTRUM does and how you can get more involved. Or, just take an opportunity to relax before finals with some hands-on activities.
With Spectrum Leadership
