Activities

The Bridge to Doctorate program holds biweekly meetings given by Bridge to Doctorate program members. There are mentoring and outreach activities as well as professional development opportunities.

 

 

 

Many BD Fellows also maintain active participation in student organizations. Some of the organizations these fellows are a part of are the following:

Graduate Organization of Latinx Students (GOLS) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Youger Chemist Committee - CVS-ACS
McNair Scholars Program Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Student Association of Graduate Engineers (SAGE)
MSE-Materials Research Society John Lof Leadership Academy American Chemical Society (ACS)
Joint Safety Team, UConn Dept. of Chemistry American Chemical Society - Connecticut Valley Section National Organization for the Professional Advancwement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Ecuadorian Student Association Puerto Rican Student Association American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Regenerative Engineering Society, ACS Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

2019- Present

  • Explore Engineering MSE (SUmmer 2018-2019)
  • SPARK (July 24)
  • NSBE 45th National Conference (March 27-31, 2019)
    • Participated in the conference and encouraged students to attend graduate school at UConn as well as pursue BD Program
  • Engineering Your Future (April 1, 2019)
    • Ran major specific workshops to show the breath of the engineering fields
  • Scholars House Success Coaching (September 2019 - May 2020)
    • Mentoring underrepresented black male undergraduate through their undergraduate programs and to achieve acceptance into either graduate school, internships,or permanent job opportunities.
  • Explore Engineering YESS Program (June 24th - 28th , 2019)
  • PURSA Graduate Students Panel (October 22, 2019)
    • Two BD students are going to be participation in an orientation panel for undergrads who are willing to apply to STEM graduate programs.
  • Research Connections (Ocotber 16, 2019)
    • An event intended to expose first and second year students to undergraduate research. Presented current research
  • NSBE Graduate Panel For NSBE Undergraduates (October 22, 2019)
    • NSBE graduate students are planning to have a panel of graduate students to share their graduate experiences with the NSBE Undergraduate Chapter, to provide academic advice, study tips, work/social life balance, provide personal support and GPA recovery tips.
  • ACS-CVS Youger chemist committee Industry networking series (October 25, 2019)
    • Networking event where current graduate students and industry members in chemistry and related fields are encouraged to form meaningful connections and collaborate. Hosted by MAX Analytical Technologies an analytical instrumentation startup specialized in gas analysis and GC-FTIR. Organized by ACS-CVS-YCC
  • GEM GRAD LAB Panel (October 26, 2019)
    • Spoke to undergraduates in an effort to give a perspective of what life is like as a graduate student, and to both expand upon realities of being a graduate student and dispel misconceptions regarding applying and being a graduate student.
  • PURSA Graduate Students Panel (Ocotber 22, 2019)
  • Sisters in Stem (SiS) Conference (November 1, 2019)
    • Volunteered for UConn School of Engineering Diversity and Outreach Center 1st annual Sisters in STEM (SIS) conference. The program introduces young women who are traditionally underrepresented in science, mathematics, engineering and technology careers to the allure of STEM, along with helping them develop a stronger sense of self.
  • Explore Engineering - MSE (June 23 - June 27, 2019)

2017 – 2018 Outreach

2017-2018

  • DHS ConnCap STEM Presentation (October 29, 2017)
    • Advice to high school students interested in STEM fields
  • Ct-JSHS (January 12-23, 2018)
    • Review scientific research proposals submitted by CT highschool students for presentation at the 55th annual CT-JSHS
  • Poster Design Presentation (Repeting Event)
    • How to design a competitive Poster
  • Chemistry Open House (March 9, 2018)
    • Fellows helped with recruiting students to pursue graduate school at UConn, gave tours of campus, and presented research
  • BD Fellows at NSBE Regional
    • Participated in the conference and encouraged students to attend graduate school at UConn as well as pursue BD Program
    • 20th Annual Phuiladelphia AMP Research Symposium (November 10, 2018)
      • Judged and mentored underreepresented undergraduate students regarding scientific research and presentation
    • Innovation Connection Grad Student Mixer
    • Poster Presentation and Symposium
      • Annual LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) poster presentation and the symposium was held on Friday, April 20th at UConn. Each spring LSAMP BD fellows present their research to other faculty and students. This event is an opportunity for BD fellows to go through the process of making a research poster and presenting their work to the audience in a friendly  & supporting environment. Dean Kazerounian and senior associate Dean Accorsi were among faculty who attended the event.
    • NE ASEE Conference
      • LSAMP Bridge to the Docotrate fellows particpated as poster judges at the NE ASEE conference in April 2016.
    • NELSAMP Poster Symposium and GEM GRAD Lab
    • Annual LSAMP BD Poster Presentation and Symposium
      • Annual LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) poster presentation and the symposium was held on Friday, April 15th at UConn. Each spring LSAMP BD fellows present their research to other faculty and students. This event is an opportunity for BD fellows to go through the process of making a research poster and presenting their work to the audience in a friendly  & supporting environment. Dean Kazerounian and senior associate Dean Accorsi were among faculty who attended the event.For more photos click here.

    2019 – 2020 Activities

    Biweekly Meetings

    Fall Semester of 2019

    August 26, 2019– Led by Aida and Pierre

    Topic: Logistics and Communication
    Agenda & Minutes

    September 6, 2019- Led by Luis Ortiz

    Topic:
    Agenda & Minutes

    September 20, 2019-Led by Godwin Dzidotor

    Topic: 
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 4, 2019 -Led by Roman Mays

    Topic: Budgeting Your Money Pt 2
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 18, 2019-Led by Aida Ghiaei

    Topic: Mentorship, Involvement and Funding Proposal
    Agenda & Minutes

    November 8, 2019-Led by Aida Ghiaei

    Topic: BD Program Expectations
    Agenda & Minutes

    November 15, 2019-Led by Aida Ghiaei

    Topic: BD Program Expectations
    Agenda & Minutes

     

    Spring Semester of 2020

    2018 – 2019 Activities

    Biweekly Meetings

    Fall Semester of 2018

    September 10, 2018– Led Randi Mendes

    Topic: Effective Communication as it applies to Scientific Research
    Agenda & Minutes

    September 24, 2018- Led by Jessica Maita

    Topic: Research Presentation and Mental Health
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 8, 2018-Led by Shelby Brewer

    Topic: Health Intervention Targeted Towards Christian African Americans.
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 22, 2018-Led by Roman Mays

    Topic: Budgeting Your Money
    Agenda & Minutes

    November 5, 2018-Led by Victor Calle

    Topic: The Possible Role of Minor Splicing in
    Development of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    Agenda & Minutes

    December 3, 2018-Led by Steven Toro

    Topic: Priming Yourself
    Agenda & Minutes

    Spring Semester of 2019

    January 23, 2019-Led by Randi Mendes & Aida

    Topic: New Semester Updates

    February 6, 2019-Led by Cristian Aviles

    Topic: On the fly networking: The elevator pitch
    Agenda & Minutes

    March 6, 2019-Led by Brandon Williams

    Topic:
    Agenda & Minutes

    April 3, 2019 -Led by Pierre Fils

    Topic: Poster Critiquing Session
    Agenda & Minutes

    April 24, 2019 -Led by Kevin Rivera

    Topic: Tips for Writing a Proposal
    Agenda & Minutes

    2017 – 2018 Activities

    Biweekly Meetings

    October 2, 2017– Led by Randy Hamchand

    Topic: Effective Communication as it applies to Scientific Research
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 16, 2017- Led by Virgilio Lopez III

    Topic: Using Social Media Professionally
    Agenda & Minutes

    October 30, 2017-Led by Brandon Williams 

    Topic: Stress Management
    Agenda & Minutes

    November 13, 2017– Led by Kevin Rivera

    Topic:  Journey to Graduate School
    Agenda & Minutes

    November 27, 2017- Led by Cristian Aviles Martin

    Topic: Importance of Science Communication
    Agenda & Minutes

    January 22, 2018- Led by Jessica Maita

    Topic: How to Maintain Mind and Body Health in Grad School
    Agenda & Minutes

    February 5, 2018- Led by Randy Hamchand

    Topic: How to Effectively Work in Collaborative Group Settings
    Agenda & Minutes

    March 5, 2018- Led by Virgilio Lopez

    Topic:  Tax Information, Fellowship Opportunities, and STEM Tutoring
    Agenda & Minutes

    March 19, 2018- Led by Cristian Aviles Martin

    Topic: Fellowship Opportunities and High School Visit Update
    Agenda & Minutes

    April 2, 2018- Led by Brandon Williams

    Topic: The Problems with Multitasking 
    Agenda & Minutes

    April 16, 2018- Led by Kevin Rivera

    Topic: What is happening this Summer for BD Fellows
    Agenda & Minutes

    May 16, 2018- Led by Randy Hamchand

    Topic: Practice Thesis Defence and Guest Speaker: Erik Hines
    Agenda & Minutes

    Mentoring and Outreach

    October 28th- GEM GRAD Lab
    Recruited undergraduate students for the UConn School of Engineering graduate school and BD Fellowship.
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    October 29th- UConn Open House
    Led a panel for high school students: advice for students interested in STEM fields

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    January 12-23rd – CT-JSHS
    Helped with judging high school poster competition

    January-May- McNair Scholars Mentors
    Fellows were mentors to undergraduate students interested in pursuing graduate school.

    January – Freshman First Year Experience Panel
    Fellows attended a freshman first-year experience class to convince students to pursue graduate school in engineering

    February 17-NELSAMP Symposium 2017
    Students and affiliated staff from the six universities (Northeastern, UMass Amherst, URI, Tufts, UConn, and WPI) of the New England LSAMP Alliance joined on February 17th for a day filled with learning, research opportunities, inspirational speakers, and new friendships.
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    March 2nd- MSE Open House
    Fellows helped with recruiting students to pursue graduate school at UConn, gave tours of campus, and presented research

    March 3rd- College of Engineering Open House
    Fellows talked with students who were interested in attending UConn for graduate school

    March 9th- Chemistry Open House
    Fellows helped with recruiting students to pursue graduate school at UConn, gave tours of campus, and presented research

    March 21-March 24th- NSBE Conference
    Participated in the conference and encouraged students to attend graduate school at UConn as well as pursue BD Program

    Events are updated regularly on our Events Calendar page!

    2016 – 2017 Activities

    Fall 2016

    A. BD cohort bi-weekly meeting on Mondays from 12pm to 2pm location Castleman 306. Dates:9/12; 9/26; 10/10; 10/31; 11/7; 11/14; 11/28; 12/12

    B. NELSAMP poster judging Boston Northeastern University ON Friday October 14th  from 1-8 PM.

    C. GEM GradLab  panel participation , Broad Institute, Boston. Is on Saturday October 15th from 9-4 PM

    D. End of the semester celebration on December 15th from 5-9 at the Spare Time in Vernon

    Spring 2017

    E. JSHS poster judging – March 2017 dates TBD

    F. NSF Graduate STEM Edge Poster Symposium – April 2017 – Dates TBD

    G. Professional Development Training is available, for more information click here.

    2015 – 2016 Activities

    A. Kickoff Meeting, September 2015

    B. B2D cohort biweekly meeting Fridays from 9 am to 11:00 am Location E II room 324.

    C. End of fall semester celebration December 15th , location Aida’s house

    D. BD husky poster symposium Friday, April 15 from 3 to 7 pm ITE lobby.

    E. JSHS conference participation on March 6th and 7th. (judging posters, tour labs)

    F. North East chapter ASEE conference on April 28th from 9 am to 6 pm, location University of Rhode Island. (judging 120 posters at the conference)

    G. Summer celebration June 16th at Aida’s house

    H. Special Professional Development Training

    • Strength finder by Justin Birtwell (Founder of Teach with Strength,-Presenter- Facilitator- Certified Gallup Strengths Coach)
    • Dates:  October 9th, November 6th and 20th,  and December 4th. 2015