Graduate School and Internship Recruiting Fair:

Career graduate school networking opportunity for students and doctoral and internships programs in STEM fields.


• Resume and Curriculum Vitae writing Workshops:
  
  Unique workshop that helps studentsprepare for research and career opportunities in STEM fields.
  
  
• Visiting Scientists and Graduate Students:
  
  Informative lectures and discussions on the graduate school admissions process, current research and career opportunities in STEM fields.
  
  
• GRE Preparation Course:
  
  
  Weekly Graduate records examination preparation course and materials provided free of charge; directed at underrepresented minority students.
  
  
• Visits to Graduate Programs & Major Research Centers:
  
  Six students on a very recent visit to NYC.Their 5-day trip ended at this meaningful site.
  

UCSS/STEMand Scholars Academy has been successful in advancing recent graduates into doctoral and professional degree programs.

Some recent programs entered are shown below:

• Biostatistics- UT Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  
  
• Biochemistry- UT Houston GSBS
  
  
• Computer Sciences- UT-Pan American
  
  
• Dental School- UT Houston Dental School
  
  
• Ecology- Sam Houston State University
  
  
• Economics-Tulane University
  
  
• Environmental Science- Baylor University; University of Houston
  
  
• Mathematics- Rice University; University of Houston
  
  
• Mechanical Engineering- Texas A & M University
  
  
• Molecular Biology- UT Medical Branch Galveston
  
  
• Physical Chemistry- Penn State University
  
  
• Physicians Assistant- UT Medical Branch Galveston; UT Southwestern
  
  
• Optometry- University of Houston
  
  
• Veterinary School- Texas A & M University
  
  

In December of 2004, UHD Scholars Academy was awarded the TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION STAR AWARD, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to recognize exemplary contributions towars closing the educational gaps that challenge the state.