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 College 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)
2019 – 2020 Activities
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
September 20, 2019-Led by Godwin Dzidotor
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
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
April 3, 2019 -Led by Pierre Fils
Topic: Poster Critiquing Session
Agenda & Minutes
April 24, 2019 -Led by Kevin Rivera
2017 – 2018 Activities
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
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
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!