Current Graduate Students
The Colorado Diversity Initiative offers professional development, mentoring and financial support opportunities to underserved current graduate students in science, math, and engineering. Through the initiative, we foster a community of current graduate student peers, and offer them the opportunity to meet, socialize and share their experiences.
CDIÌýoffersÌýopportunities for current grad students to mentor the next generation of STEM scholars through ourÌýSMART ProgramÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýColorado Advantage Program.ÌýWe are also affiliated with STEM Routes, a graduate student-led organization that offers mentoring and community. In addtion, is an independent organization composed of postdocs and graduate students thatÌýinvites underrepresented scholars to campus to give discipline-specific colloquia and also to provide career development and inspirational talks.
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CDI Graduate Student Engagements
Be part of 'Black Girl Magic,' a vibrant team of chemistry enthusiasts who bring the wonder of science to young minds. Your participation in these engaging shows not only inspires the next generation but also earns you badges that can lead to further funding and recognition.
Join 'ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Black Blossoms,' a Sista Circle dedicated to overcoming barriers and fostering success for Black women in STEM at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Engage in mentorship, workshops, and community activities that enhance your self-efficacy and resilience. Your active participation provides stipends and contributes to earning badges for additional opportunities. Interest meeting August 29, 2024.
Share your expertise and insights as a STEM graduate student at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ with potential graduate students by helping them navigate their path and understanding of full graduate process. Colorado Advantage is a Ph.D preview program that gives current non CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ undergrads a leg up in the applications process by organizing one-on-one meetings with STEM faculty.Ìý
CDI works with multiple departments and community members to provide small pre-college outreach engagements.Ìý Additionally, the office works to engage the community in activism to break barrers related to STEM understanding and access. Become a volunteer with us today.Ìý
Participate in our Hidden Curriculum Workshops to uncover essential, unspoken academic norms and expectations related to being us and a Grad student in a STEM field at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.Ìý Sessions are small group & specificly for our CDI fellows. Food is always provided. Enhance your skills and unlock potential funding through our linkedin badge system.Ìý
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Engage with CDI as a SMARTÌýmentor to guide aspiring STEM scholars in their cultural and research journey at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ each summer. Your mentorship can shape futures and unlock your ownÌýpersonal skillets.Ìý Stipend provide for participation.Ìý
Connect, network, and relax at our Social Events held throughout each semester.Ìý
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Help us recruit the next wave of innovative thinkers at student conferences. Your involvement not only expands your network but also contributes to the diversity of CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.Ìý
CDI Office hours are available Monday through Wednesday in person or via zoom. For in person come in to Porter Bioscience B115-B117. When this meeting is set you will automatically receive a zoom link.