[GEOG MAJORS] Penn State Geography GENIUS Workshop Info - Deadline Jan. 31!

[Nell Gross]

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Krista Pylant, and I am the Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Penn State Department of Geography. I am reaching out to invite your department’s students to apply for an enriching opportunity: The Geography Education Networking Initiative for Underrepresented Scholars (GENIUS) workshop.



GENIUS is a transformative three-day workshop, scheduled for May 13-15, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania. It is designed for rising third- and fourth-year students who identify as part of a racially underrepresented group. Our aim is to provide students with support and mentorship as they prepare to apply for graduate programs in geography.



Application Deadline January 31, 2024



What Does GENIUS Offer?



  1.  Mentorship: Students will receive guidance in preparing crucial application materials for graduate school, such as email introductions to potential advisers, a curriculum vitae, and a personal statement.
  2.  Networking: Attendees will connect with peers and established scholars from across the U.S. and Canada, building professional networks to support their academic and career aspirations.
  3.  Resource Identification: A focus on identifying funding opportunities to help alleviate the costs of graduate applications.
  4.  Hands-On Support: Direct interaction with Penn State Geography faculty and current graduate students to gain insights into the graduate school experience and application process.

Qualifications for Participation:

  *   Identify as a member of a traditionally underrepresented racial group (including but not limited to African American, Chicano/a and Latino/a, Native American, and Asian American)
  *   Intent to pursue graduate studies in geography.
  *   Availability to attend the workshop in State College, PA from May 13-15, 2024.

Support for Participants:



GENIUS offers travel support, hotel accommodations, and some meals during the workshop.



Application Details:



  *   Application Period: November 15 - January 31
  *   Required Materials: Name, Institution Email, and a 500-word statement of intent for graduate studies in geography.

Workshop Contacts



  *   If you have questions about the workshop or applying, please contact Josh Inwood (jfi6 at psu.edu<mailto:jfi6 at psu.edu>) or Emily Rosenman (ekr5260 at psu.edu<mailto:ekr5260 at psu.edu>).





The GENIUS workshop is not just an event; it's a steppingstone towards a more inclusive and diverse geographical academic community.



For more information and to apply, please visit our website<https://www.geog.psu.edu/calendar/geography-education-networking-initiative-underrepresented-scholars>.



Read about the 2023 GENIUS Workshop from Penn State News<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.psu.edu/news/earth-and-mineral-sciences/story/genius-workshop-equips-underrepresented-students-geography/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!laHs8OGdTrxIOe8easn41H3T5gpkWnx-Has7d4N0Kh_Xts89CoPy6X0OpvWwh_XaPfbWbUAnpYnaH00$>







Warm regards,

Krista Pylant
Marketing Communications Specialist - Penn State Geography
313 Walker Building, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802
kqp5592 at psu.edu<mailto:kqp5592 at psu.edu> | (814) 865-2493
Pronouns: she/they
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