Diversity Equity Engagement at Penn in STEM, or DEEPenn STEM, is a graduate school preview event designed and dedicated to increasing the diversity in the representation of students pursuing post-baccalaureate graduate 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)
![DEEPennSTEM_10.8.22_DSC6131 Photo from DEEPenn STEM on 10.8.22](https://web.sas.upenn.edu/deepennstem/files/2022/12/DEEPennSTEM_10.8.22_DSC6131-scaled.jpg)
![DEEPennSTEM 2022 image by LW Abrams DEEPennSTEM 2022 event, with college students talking to mentor](https://web.sas.upenn.edu/deepennstem/files/2023/02/DEEPennSTEM-2022_LWAbrams__E0A0101.jpg)
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.
![DEEPennSTEM event 10.8.22 image DSC6307 DEEPennSTEM event 10.8.22 image of people talking around a poster](https://web.sas.upenn.edu/deepennstem/files/2023/02/DEEPennSTEM_10.8.22_DSC6307.jpg)
“ 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. ”
– Kary Cabrera, 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. ”
– Deborah Coffy, 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant
– Trinity Obiorah, 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! ”
– Aliyah Webster, 2022 DEEPenn STEM Participant