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 ofSBEwhose 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.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Chapter

CU Boulder is a member of , 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 to visit the CU Boulder exhibition booth to learn more about our programs.

The GEM Fellowship Consortium

CU Boulder is a member of the , which advocates for the inclusion of historically excluded and intentionally marginalized groups in Graduate STEM education and the technical workforce. Below are some frequently asked questions about the consortium.

YES, GEM applicants areoffered 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 amember of , 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
  • Summer research opportunities such as the (SR-EIP)
  • for undergrads
  • The for undergrads
  • for grad students and postdocs
  • A , and
  • for faculty

Pathways to Science: The Institute for Broadening Participation

The Colorado Diversity Initiative 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 for:

Tips on submittingand more.

  • and Personal Statements

They also offer an excellent on everything from mentoring to funding to the application process, to negotiating a postdoc position. Check it out!