Prospective students and the general public are invited to learn more about graduate studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s joint Graduate Admissions Open House and Graduate School Research Symposium on Tuesday, March 31.
The Graduate Admissions Open House will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Pre-Function Room, adjacent to the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom. The Graduate School Research Symposium will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Goshen Lounge.
At the Open House, prospective students can speak with an admission’s representative about SIUE’s more than 100 master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs. They will also receive information on graduate admission requirements and financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards.
“SIUE’s diverse array of programs make it an excellent option for the pursuit of an advanced degree,” said Jim Monahan, director of graduate admissions at SIUE. “We invite prospective students to discover the many opportunities for educational advancement during our open house. Graduate admissions representatives will be onsite and happy to discuss the admission process.”
The $40 Graduate School application fee will be waived for prospective students who apply during the Open House. Registration is not required. Attendees may request a parking pass for the event at siue.edu/graduate-visit.
Prospective students and the general public are also invited to become inspired at the Graduate School Research Symposium. The annual event celebrates the research efforts and accomplishments of students, featuring research poster displays, creative exhibits and oral presentations.
Visitors can talk to current graduate students about their projects and experiences at SIUE, as well as meet faculty and admissions staff.
“Our graduate students make significant contributions to their fields of study that is presented in national and international conferences, is published in peer-review journals, and contributes to patented discoveries,” said Jerry Weinberg, PhD, associate provost for research and dean of the SIUE Graduate School. “The Symposium is an opportunity to showcase their scholarship, recognize achievement and inspire future scholars.”
Student presentations will span academic disciplines from a research project investigating the genetic manipulation of yeast in the production of ethanol, to an exploration of gender bias in the hiring of managerial roles. The presented projects will also feature important research on mental health in Native Americans, combating infectious organisms resistant to current antibiotics, and reducing the risk of motor vehicle crashes among the elderly.
A list of student research presentations is available via siue.edu/graduate-school-symposium/index.
Photos: A prospective student greets a program representative at the Graduate Admissions Open House.
A team of graduate student researchers discuss their project with a Graduate School Research Symposium attendee.