Grad-Future is a 2-day all-expenses paid workshop in for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in learning more about graduate study in Statistics or Data Science and who are committed to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. The workshop will cover topics such as Why go to graduate school? What types of programs are there? How to prepare? How to fund graduate studies? and How to find a good match? Participants will interact with current graduate students and alumni to hear first-hand about what to expect in graduate school.

2023 Workshop Dates: Thursday - Friday, June 8 - 9 , 2023.
Location: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Application deadline: January 15, 2023.

In order for your application to be complete, please follow these two steps:
1. Complete this application form,
2. In one file, include your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is fine), a cover letter, and your resume. Send this file to stgradservices@ncsu.edu. In the subject line put GRAD-Future, First Name Last Name.
Example subject line: GRAD-Future Marcia Gumpertz

Cover letter instructions: Please include a cover letter that describes what questions you have about graduate school and what you hope to gain by participating in NC State’s GRAD-Future Workshop. If there are any NC State faculty that you would particularly like to meet, please list those.  Also, since the GRAD-Future Workshop focuses on diversity and inclusion, discuss your experience working with diverse populations and/or advancing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Resume instructions: Your resume should include your name and contact information, education, anticipated graduation date, employment history, awards and recognition, presentations, posters and publications, research experiences, volunteer work, offices and memberships in organizations, and current date.