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Loyola University Maryland: Forensic Science Graduate Info Session

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Loyola University Maryland invites students who are interested in pursuing careers in forensic science to attend their information session about their unique MS programs in Forensic Pattern Analysis and Biological Forensics.

The online information session will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM–7:00 PM EDT.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the admissions process, curriculum, and internship and research opportunities. Students who attend the information session will have their application fee waived! Applicants from ALL undergraduate majors are welcomed.

Register for the Forensics Program Virtual Information Session.

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair 2025

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🎓 Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
📅 Wednesday, October 29 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Performance Hall in the Ohio Union
🪪 Bring your BuckID for entry.

All Ohio State students are invited to come and learn:

  • Why you should apply to Ohio State for graduate or professional school?
  • What’s involved in applying?
  • What undergraduate courses and programs can help you prepare?
  • What activities and experiences will strengthen your application?

Admissions representatives from more than 20 Ohio State graduate and professional schools, a pre-health advisor, Student Financial Aid, the Writing Center, and Graduate and Professional Admissions will be available to answer your questions.

Pending approval, this event may be offered as an option for Student Success Series credit and as a STEP Program Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).

The fair is free and open to all Ohio State students of any major. No RSVP required, but please bring your BuckID for entry.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Virtual Open House: 10/7 and 11/4

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Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in molecular biology and cancer, neuroscience, genetics & genomics, plant biology, and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit laboratory employs 1,100 people including 600 scientists, students, and technicians, and also runs a variety of educational, training, and professional development programs for all career levels.

The School of Biological Sciences at CSHL is an innovative and exciting doctoral program based on a rich history of more than 135 years of scientific research and education. Established in 1999, the School was designed to streamline and enhance all aspects of Ph.D. training, with all students’ individual goals at the forefront.

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn more about the School’s programs:

The School will be hosting a virtual Open House on the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, October 7 from 3pm – 5pm (EST)
  • Tuesday, November 4 from 5pm – 7pm (EST)

During the event, attendees will have an opportunity to:

  • Learn about the cutting-edge research and innovative curriculum
  • Meet graduate students and postbacs to hear about their research and scientific journeys
  • Receive advice on graduate school applications

The schedule of events can be found on the registration form.

If you have any questions, please email gradschool@cshl.edu.

Rutgers Chemistry & Chemical Biology Graduate Virtual Open House

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Rutgers University Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology invites you to join a Virtual Open House for their graduate program. Two open houses are offered: November 14 at 9M and November 15 at 10 AM.

Both open houses will cover the application process and tips, generous stipends, excellence fellowships, student life, and close industry connections. There will be grad students and faculty panels.

Register by emailing ccb_graduate_chair@chem.rutgers.edu. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

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Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair
Wednesday, October 23 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Performance Hall, Ohio Union

All Ohio State students are invited to come and learn:

  • Why you should apply to Ohio State for graduate or professional school?
  • What’s involved in applying?
  • What undergraduate courses and programs can help you prepare?
  • What activities and experiences will strengthen your application?

Admissions representatives from more than 20 Ohio State graduate and professional schools, a pre-health advisor, Student Financial Aid, the Writing Center, and Graduate and Professional Admissions will be available to answer your questions.

This event is an option for Student Success Series credit and is approved as a STEP Program Professional Development Co-Curricular (PDC).

It is free and open to all Ohio State students of any major. No RSVP required. Students are asked to bring their BuckID for entry.

WashU Chemistry Virtual Open House

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You are invited to join a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6 PM—8 PM EDT, to learn about the Chemistry Ph.D. program at Washington University in St. Louis.

At the Virtual Open House, you can explore the program in depth, meet with faculty and current graduate students, learn about the cutting-edge research conducted in the Department, and ask any questions about graduate school! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP for the Virtual Open House. Application fee waivers are available to those who attend the open house.

More information is available on the WashU Chemistry info sheet and on the Virtual Open House flyer.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Timothy Wencewicz at wencewicz@wustl.edu.

UChicago PhD Personal Statement Workshop

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Join students and faculty from the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division on October 23rd from 5:30-7:30 PM EDT over Zoom for a Personal Statement Workshop.

This workshop is for anyone interested in pursuing a PhD in the biological sciences at the University of Chicago. Participants will work 1-on-1 with PhD students to craft a narrative that highlights your academic rigor and potential to thrive in graduate school.

During the session, there will also be representatives from each PhD program, UChicagoGRAD, Student Wellness & Student Disability Services, the Graduate Student Union, and the Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team (GRIT). The hosts (GRIT) request that you submit your application draft before the workshop, but you can update your submission during the workshop.

Please register if you’d like to attend the workshop. Questions about the event can be directed to Jocelyn Hsu at jocelynhsu@uchicago.edu.

If you are interested in applying to a PhD program at the University of Chicago, please note that the deadline to apply is December 3, 2024.

Loyola University Maryland: Forensic Graduate Info Session

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Loyola University Maryland invites students who are interested in pursuing careers in forensic science to attend their information session about their unique MS programs in Forensic Pattern Analysis and Biological Forensics.

The online information session will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM EDT.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the admissions process, curriculum, and internship and research opportunities. Students who attend an information session also have their application fee waived! Applicants from ALL undergraduate majors are welcomed.

Virtual Open House for Biomedical PhD at Rutgers New Brunswick/Piscataway

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
5 – 7pm Eastern Time

Join Rutgers University for a virtual open house to learn about their Biomedical PhD Programs.

Assistant Dean Janet Alder will present an overview of programs and world class resources available to Rutgers graduate students including an active career exploration and development program called iJOBS.

Current PhD and MD/PhD students will have a panel discussion so you can have your questions answered and learn about programs in:

  • Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology, and Integrative Biology)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Toxicology
  • Exposure Science
  • Public Health

Register for the event. Join via Zoom (passcode: Janet).

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Virtual Recruitment Open House

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Virtual Open House: Saturday, October 5 from 10am–4:30pm (EST)
Registration Deadline: October 2

Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit Laboratory employs 1,100 people including 600 scientists, students, and technicians, and also runs a variety of educational, training, and professional development programs for all career levels.

The School of Biological Sciences at CSHL is an innovative and exciting doctoral program based on a rich history of more than 100 years of scientific research and education. The School was designed nearly 25 years ago to streamline and enhance all aspects of Ph.D. training, with all students’ individual goals at the forefront.

On Saturday, October 5, the School will host a virtual Open House from 10am–4:30pm (EST). Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn more about the School’s programs:

During the event, attendees will have an opportunity to:

  • Meet faculty and learn about their cutting-edge research
  • Hear from current postbacs, graduate students, and post-docs about their research and scientific journeys
  • Receive advice on graduate school applications
  • Apply for current employment opportunities at CSHL

Register via the online form by October 2. The schedule of events can be seen within the form.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.