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Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy
Mission | Objectives | Invitation | Who
Should Apply | Questions? | Useful Links
Program Dates
The next GradPreview program will be held in 2008. Please check back for details.
Mission
Caltech's GradPreview program aims to increase the
representation of underrepresented students (such as
African American, Latino, and Native American) in science
and engineering graduate programs, and make Caltech's
programs more visible to additional students not traditionally
exposed to Caltech. The program is rooted in Caltech's
commitment and desire to attract and train a diverse
set of science, engineering, and technology leaders.
The three-day visitation program offers high-achieving
undergraduates interested in graduate study and summer
research in astronomy, biology, engineering, chemistry,
geological and planetary science, mathematics, physics,
or the applied sciences the opportunity to explore
these fields at Caltech. The visit includes interacting
with faculty and students, lab tours, and seminars
about graduate study and summer research.
Objectives
- Expose high-achieving students to educational opportunities at Caltech
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Increase the number of underrepresented graduate students at Caltech
- Provide opportunities for students not generally familiar with Caltech to experience the graduate study and research environment at Caltech
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Train a diverse set of science, technology, and engineering leaders
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Promote awareness of diversity among students, faculty, and staff
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Promote access to graduate study to students coming from diverse social and educational background
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Invitation
The
California Institute of Technology invites high-achieving
college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are underrepresented
in mathematics, science, and engineering and others
not traditionally exposed to Caltech to apply to participate
in a three-day program, GradPreview, to be held in the Fall. This program is specifically designed
for students interested in graduate study in astronomy, biology, chemistry,
chemical
engineering, engineering,
geological and
planetary sciences, mathematics, physics,
or the applied
sciences. GradPreview offers:
Caltech will provide for the travel, accommodations, and meal costs for all students participating in the Preview. The Office of Graduate Studies will also waive the $50 application fee for all Preview participants who subsequently apply for graduate study.
Who Should Apply?
High
achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are
underrepresented in mathematics, science, and engineering
(such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American)
and others who believe they would benefit from this
program, and who are interested in pursuing graduate
studies in biology, chemistry, engineering, or the
applied sciences. Members of all races and ethnicities
will be considered. It is preferred that students
have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, and have completed
at least two math courses.
This program is limited to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Participation will be limited to space available.
Questions?
If
you have any questions, please contact us via
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Download
an overview
(pdf) of the Engineering & Applied
Sciences Division (E&AS) for further information
about all 13 of our options in E&AS. Please
visit the Biology, Chemistry & Chemical
Engineering, Engineering & Applied
Science, Geological & Planetary
Sciences, and Physics,
Mathematics, & Astronomy websites
for more information about the research at
Caltech in these areas.
Useful Links
At Caltech
Non-Caltech Links
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