DEEPenn STEM is a graduate school preview event designed and dedicated to educating, exposing, empowering, and equipping students with the resources to pursue doctoral degrees in STEM-related disciplines.
Participants will:
Learn the “Penn roadmap to graduate school in STEM”
(i.e. why get a PhD, how to choose a school and program, how to prepare a competitive application)
Learn about life as a graduate student at Penn by networking with current students, post-doctoral scholars, staff, and distinguished faculty in STEM.
Get a look at the innovative and collaborative communities across research teams and STEM programs at Penn.
“ The most inspiring and emotional moment of my experience was being told that I was wanted at UPenn. I had begun doubting my ability to succeed but talking to graduate students and professors about their research and engaging in stimulating discussions about it convinced me that I was prepared and ready to take on this new challenge. ”
– K. B., 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant
“ I learned so much about the graduate school process, and I’m excited to utilize those skills once I begin applying. ”
– D.C., 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant
“ Highly recommend!! It was a great opportunity to learn about their graduate programs, network, meet up with some old science friends, and make new ones too. ”
– T.O., 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant
“ The DEEPenn STEM program inspired me to make the decision to pursue a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, and I am so excited to continue working towards that goal! ”
– A.W., 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant