Graduate Program Meetings

The Program holds meetings for all PSS graduate students at least once each semester. The GPD makes every effort to schedule these meetings after department seminar from 5:00-6:30 in Paige Lab Conference Room. The purpose of these meetings include 1) to build and promote a sense of community among students in the Program 2) to provide an opportunity for students to learn about the research and professional projects of other students, and 3) to provide a regular opportunity for socializing. Students are encouraged to share their topics of interest to GPD to be discussed in these meetings. The subject can be federal jobs, knowing new faculty, international opportunities, publishing, career paths of selected faculty, etc. These themes will be identified through student input at the start of the academic year. Food and drinks will be provided during these meetings.

While it is not required to attend these meetings, you are strongly encouraged to do so. These meetings, after all, are for your benefit and provide you an excellent opportunity to get fully engaged in the Program and make the very best of your UMass experience.