National STEM Affiliations and Resources
CU Boulder is a member of some national STEM organizations that benefit prospective and current graduate students.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Chapter
CU Boulder is a member of NSBE whose mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succedd professionally and positvely impact the community.
We invite those who attend the annual NSBE National Convention.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Chapter
CU Boulder is a member of SACNAS, which is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in STEM.
We invite those who attend the annual SACNAS National Conference to visit the CU Boulder exhibition booth to learn more about our programs.
The GEM Fellowship Consortium
The GEM fellowship program invests in a competitive American workforce by supporting high-caliber students looking to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the technical needs of GEM employer members. Through the fellowship, students receive full financial support and a paid internship. The program has received a Presidential Award for its impact in STEM and has produced over 5000 leaders in STEM.
YES, GEM applicants are offered application fee waivers. Applicants should submit GEM documentation in their grauate application when applying.
Students may be eligible for application fee waivers awarded by the Graduate School. Please see the Graduate School’s Graduate Application FAQs and scroll down to the “Submit Application Fee and Payment” section for information about application fee waivers.
No. Graduate students are funded by individual departments. When students receive an offer of admission to a graduate program at CU Boulder, the offer letter includes information about financial support. There is no additional institutional graduate student support that is available to students who apply to GEM.
No, the GEM award becomes part of the student’s total financial package that supports their graduate education at CU Boulder.
The Leadership Alliance
CU Boulder is also a member of The Leadership Alliance, a national consortium of universities dedicated to promoting diversity in STEM research. Leadership Alliance programs foster intellectual and professional growth along every stage of the academic and career path. Resources for undergraduates, grad students, postdocs and faculty include:
- The annual Leadership Alliance National Symposium
- Summer research opportunities such as the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)
- Academic Year Workshops for undergrads
- The Virtual Professional Development series for undergrads
- Career Development workshops for grad students and postdocs
- A Speaker Series, and
- Grant Writing coaching for faculty
Pathways to Science: The Institute for Broadening Participation
The Office of Graduate Access and Retention also maintains a membership to IBP, an excellent list of resources for STEM undergrads, grad students, postdocs and faculty. Take a moment to browse their resource library for:
Tips on submitting and more.
- STEM Fellowship Applications and Personal Statements
- Presentations and Posters
- Summer Research Experiences
- Postdoc Experiences
- Recruitment and Retention
- National Research Mentoring Network
- Navigating college with a learning disability
- Scholarships for African-American Students
They also offer an excellent archive of webinars on everything from mentoring to funding to the application process, to negotiating a postdoc position. Check it out!