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Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence

A Panel Discussion with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!

🗓️ Tuesday, 04/07

🕓 12-1 PM

📍 University Center Ballroom

As a part of the annual UMBC GEARS Research Symposium, we will be sponsoring a panel discussion, titled "Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC". It is open to all UMBC undergraduate and graduate students.

Our featured panelists:

Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Christa Porter, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

Tanyka M. Barber, Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer

The following four themes will be discussed:

Equity & Access in Graduate Education

Impostor Syndrome at Every Level

Navigating the Academic Landscape

Student Influence on Policy and Change

Have a question for the panelists? Submit it in advance via the QR code on the flyer - OR - via the link here. We want to hear from you!

Don't miss this engaging conversation on thriving in graduate education. We'll see you there!