History
Graduate programs in STEM fields suffer from a lack of diversity and inclusion in the United States. Underrepresented students generally have greater obstacles and less access to resources that would prepare them to make an informed decision to pursue a graduate education. In an effort to address this need, graduate students from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Entomology, and the School of Integrative Plant Sciences at Cornell University joined forces to build the Diversity Preview Weekend (DPW).
DPW recruits people from underrepresented groups from around the United States and US territories that are interested in graduate school. Selected participants are invited to attend a fully-funded weekend at Cornell with the primary goal of empowering participants through workshops, campus tours, and familiarization with the application process.
DPW also aims to provide a safe space for minorities to discuss their experiences and challenges in academia. The weekend immerses participants in a graduate community, facilitating networking with faculty, graduate students and other participants. DPW continues communication and support of past attendees through graduate student mentorship and former attendee networks.
DPW recruits people from underrepresented groups from around the United States and US territories that are interested in graduate school. Selected participants are invited to attend a fully-funded weekend at Cornell with the primary goal of empowering participants through workshops, campus tours, and familiarization with the application process.
DPW also aims to provide a safe space for minorities to discuss their experiences and challenges in academia. The weekend immerses participants in a graduate community, facilitating networking with faculty, graduate students and other participants. DPW continues communication and support of past attendees through graduate student mentorship and former attendee networks.
The Event
This two-day event is intended to expose students from underrepresented groups to the people, facilities, and opportunities that make up our departments at Cornell University. Students considering graduate school in the sciences with interest in ecology, biogeochemistry, evolutionary biology, entomology, or plant sciences are encouraged to apply.
This event is not the same as applying for acceptance and enrollment to EEB, Entomology, or SIPS graduate programs. It is intended to build connections in order to strengthen future applications to the graduate programs. If accepted, we will cover participant travel expenses (domestic only), and housing and meals during the event will be provided. Our goal is to ensure that these students will go on to pursue graduate school in these fields.
This event is not the same as applying for acceptance and enrollment to EEB, Entomology, or SIPS graduate programs. It is intended to build connections in order to strengthen future applications to the graduate programs. If accepted, we will cover participant travel expenses (domestic only), and housing and meals during the event will be provided. Our goal is to ensure that these students will go on to pursue graduate school in these fields.
Weekend Overview
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WORKSHOPS
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Our 2020 event also resulted in a FAQ based on submissions from attendees. You can find it here:
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Participant Demographics
Infographic with stats from our first three DPW events.
