The Mentoring Catalyst Engineering Research, Career, and Communication Workshop is a free, one-and-a-half–day workshop for undergraduate engineering research students, held March 22–24 on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. The NSF-funded Mentoring Catalyst program invites you to connect with fellow undergraduate research students from around the country and participate in professional development sessions focused on research skills, STEM communication, and STEM career planning.

Space is limited to 30 undergraduate students, and all travel expenses (airfare, lodging, and meals) are covered by the Mentoring Catalyst program. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to strengthen your research skills and prepare for your future role as a STEM professional—apply today!  Application deadline is Feb. 22^nd 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/ZpqUVFc3C89FKiyW7

8:30 Breakfast and Registration

9:00  Welcome and Meeting Goals

9:30  Improv for STEM Communication

11:00 AM Communicating your Research

Noon:  Guest Speakers (Lunch provided)

1:00 PM Introduction to Graduate Education in Engineering

1:30 PM  Graduate Student Panel

3:00 PM Fellowships and Funding for Graduate Education

4:00 PM Preparation for Poster Session

4:30 PM Poster Presentations

6:00 PM Dinner

Tuesday March 24th

8:30 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Career Panel

10:15 AM Entrepreneurship Discussions

11:15 AM Wrap up, Evaluation, and Meeting Conclusion (Lunch Provided)