Fall 2023 SBU Alumni Panel Event: All About Graduate Schools
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The Fall 2023 SBU Alumni Panel Event successfully took place on Saturday, November 11th from 11AM - 12:30PM. This virtual gathering brought together four distinguished SUNY Korea SBU graduates—Won Gu, Long Vu, Anh Nguyen, and Sunghwan Kim—to share their invaluable experiences and insights into applying for graduate schools with current SUNY students.
Event Overview:
Event: Fall 2023 SBU Alumni Panel Event
Topic: "All About Graduate Schools"
Date & Time (KST): Saturday, November 11, 2023 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Location: Zoom meeting
Alumni Panel Information:
Name
Major
University
Won Gu
AMS
Penn State University
PhD in Bayesian statistical methods for high-dimensional data analysis
Long Vu
BM
Carnegie Mellon University
MS in Computational Statistics
Anh Nguyen
MEC
Northwestern University
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Sunghwan Kim
TSM
Stanford University
MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering/ Atmosphere & Energy Program
Program Details:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Individual presentations by each speaker
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Speakers engaged in Zoom Breakout Rooms for Q&A mentoring sessions
The panelists emphasized the importance of maintaining a high GPA, proactiveness, and effective networking throughout their presentations. Following the sessions, a Q&A mentoring session took place for current students to directly interact with the alumni, asking questions and gaining valuable insights. This event provided an excellent opportunity for students to make direct connections with alumni, networking and enabling them to better prepare by building a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
We extend our warm regards and gratitude to all participants, speakers, and attendees for contributing to the success of this event. We believe the shared experiences will continue to inspire and guide our students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys.