Gradventure for prospective grad students

In a nutshell

• Who: The University of Nevada, Reno invites a select group of top candidates from the Chemical & Materials Engineering (CME) program's applicant pool to visit our campus virtually or in person and get to know our faculty, support and amenities.
• What: An introduction to the University campus, CME graduate program and faculty, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
• When: Friday, March 4, 2022
• Where: In-person on the University of Nevada, Reno campus
• Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 25, 2022, using the link and password emailed to you to reserve your spot.

Itinerary

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn more about the graduate program, but you'll also get a sense of what it's like living in Northern Nevada through conversations with current graduate students and program faculty. Learn about graduate assistantships and fellowships, as well as services provided to you as a graduate student at the University.

Times and locations are subject to change.

Friday, March 4, 2022

Times	Topic	Available to:
10 to 10:50 a.m.	Welcome! Meet the Graduate Program Director, Gradventure Committee, and Department Chair	Both in-person and virtual candidates
11 to 11:50 a.m.	Meet the faculty as a group and join breakout room with prospective advisors	Both in-person and virtual candidates
12 to 1:15 p.m.	Lunch and BREAK
0.0625 to 2:30 p.m.	Individualized activities, such as: Virtual lab tours, one-on-one meetings with faculty, and/or virtual visits	Both in-person and virtual candidates
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.	Graduate student lighting talks	Both in-person and virtual candidates
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.	Social with grad students and faculty	In-person only
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.	Question and answer session	Both in-person and virtual candidates
6 to 7:30 p.m.	Dinner	In-person

Visit checklist

• RSVP by Thursday, February 17 using the link and password emailed to you.
• Visit the CME website for your area, and get to know the program faculty and their research specialties. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
• Use the hashtag #MyGradventure on Instagram or Twitter during your visit to share your University and Reno discoveries with the group.

In a nutshell

• Who:  The University of Nevada, Reno invites a select group of top candidates to the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences (GPHS) to visit our campus in-person or virtually and get to know our faculty, students, facilities, and amenities.
• What:  An introduction to the University campus, the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences, current students, faculty, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
• When:  Feb 11^th (both in-person and virtual options), Feb 12^th (in-person only) field trip to Lake Tahoe.
• Where:  Virtual via Zoom or in-person on the University of Nevada, Reno campus (plus field trip)
  • If you can attend in person, please RSVP by Thursday, January 20^th, using the link and password emailed to you so we can make complimentary travel, hotel, and meal arrangements for you.
  • If you choose to attend virtually, please RSVP by Tuesday,  January 25^th using the link and password emailed to you to reserve your spot.

Itinerary

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn more about the graduate program, but you'll also get a sense of what it's like living in Northern Nevada through conversations with current graduate students and program faculty. Learn about graduate assistantships and fellowships, as well as services provided to you as a graduate student at the University.

Times and locations are subject to change.

Itinerary for Thursday, February 17

Time:	Topic:	Available to:
Any time	Arrive in Reno. Head to the Whitney Peak hotel via Uber.	In-person only

Itinerary for Friday, February 18

Time:	Topic:	Available to:
8 to 9 a.m.	Welcome! Meet the Graduate Program Director, Gradventure Committee. GPHS program introduction	Both in-person and virtual candidates
9 to 10 a.m.	Lightning talks from GPHS faculty	Both in-person and virtual candidates
10 to 10:15 a.m.	Break	Both in-person and virtual candidates
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.	Graduate student panel, Q&A	Both in-person and virtual candidates
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	Individualized activities, such as: Virtual lab tours, One-on-one meetings with potential GPHS faculty advisors and lab groups, tour of campus with grad students. Virtual campus tour is also available.	Both in-person and virtual candidates
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.	Lunch	Both in-person and virtual candidates
1:15 to 2 p.m.	Individualized activities, such as: Virtual lab tours, One-on-one meetings with potential GPHS faculty advisors and lab groups, tour of campus with grad students. Virtual campus tour is also available.	Both in-person and virtual candidates
2 to 2:15 p.m.	Shuttle to Desert Research Institute (DRI)	In-person only
2:15 to 3 p.m.	Tour of DRI	Both in-person and virtual candidates
3 to 4 p.m.	Colloquium presentation from DRI faculty	Both in-person and virtual candidates
4 to 5 p.m.	Social hour at DRI	In-person only
5 to 5:15 p.m.	Shuttle to Whitney Peak Hotel	In-person only
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.	Catered dinner	In-person only

Itinerary for Saturday, February 19

Time:	Topic:	Available to:
8:00 to 9 a.m.	Breakfast on your own	In-person only
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Vans will pick you up at the Whitney Peak Hotel for a field trip through the upper Truckee River Basin, including Lake Tahoe. Pizza lunch in Tahoe City or Truckee. You will return to the hotel by 3:30 p.m.	In-person only
Evening	Dinner on your own	In-person only
Evening or next morning	Depart Reno, Uber to airport if needed	In-person only

Visit checklist

1. Complete the Liability Waiver.
2. RSVP:
   • If you can attend in person, please RSVP by January 27^th, using the link and password emailed to you.
   • If you choose to attend virtually, please RSVP by Tuesday, January 31st using the link and password.
3. Visit the GPHS website and get to know the program faculty and their research specialties. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
4. Use the hashtag #MyGradventure on Instagram or Twitter during your visit to share your University and Reno discoveries with the group.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about your visit, please contact Dr. Anne Nolin at anolin@unr.edu.

In a nutshell

• Who: The University of Nevada, Reno invites a select group of top candidates from the Integrative Neuroscience applicant pool for a virtual Gradventure.
• What: A virtual introduction to the University campus, Integrative Neuroscience graduate program and faculty, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
• When: Thursday, February 3, 2022
• Where: Virtual via Zoom
• Please RSVP by Monday, January 24, using the link and password emailed to you to reserve your spot.

Itinerary

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn more about the graduate program, but you'll also get a sense of what it's like living in Northern Nevada through conversations with current graduate students and program faculty. Learn about graduate assistantships and fellowships, as well as services provided to you as a graduate student at the University.

Times and locations are subject to change.

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Time	Topic
9 – 9:15 a.m.	Welcome address by INP Directors
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.	Applicants introduce themselves. 1. What is your name? 2. In which University did you complete your undergrad degree? 3. What is your specific Neuroscience area of interest?
9:45 – 10 a.m.	Presentation by Dr. James L. Kenyon (Director, Institute of Neuroscience)
10 – 10:30 a.m.	Presentation by Dr. David Zeh, Dean of Graduate School
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.	(Dr. Matt Aguirre and Dr. Veronica Zepeda) Informal discussions about admissions, financial aid, housing
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.	Description of CoBRE Core facilities at UNR (Dr. Michael Webster)
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Break for lunch
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.	Graduate Student panel (Hosted by Kelsey Allen (Biology break-out room) and Samantha Lee (Psychology break-out room)).
1 – 2 p.m.	Lightning talks by INP Graduate students
2 – 3 p.m.	Lightning talks by INP faculty
3 – 3:30 p.m.	Break
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.	One-on-one meetings with INP faculty in break-out rooms

Visit checklist

• RSVP using the link and password you were sent.
• Visit the Integrative Neuroscience website, and get to know the program faculty and their research specialties. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
• Use the hashtag #MyGradventure on Instagram or Twitter during your visit to share your University and Reno discoveries with the group.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about your visit, please contact Dennis Mathew at dennismathew@unr.edu.

In a nutshell

• Who: The University of Nevada, Reno invites a select group of top candidates from the Molecular Biosciences applicant pool to visit our campus virtually and get to know our faculty, support and amenities.
• What: A virtual introduction to the University campus, Molecular Biosciences graduate programs (BCH, CMB, and CMPP) and faculty, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
• When: Friday, January 28, 2022
• Where: Virtual via Zoom
• Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 18, 2022, using the link and password emailed to you to reserve your spot.

Itinerary

Get a sense of what it's like living in Northern Nevada through visits to surrounding areas demonstrating Reno/Tahoe's lifestyle and culture. Learn about graduate assistantships and fellowships, as well as services provided to you as a graduate student at the University.

Times and locations are subject to change.

Itinerary for January 28

Times	Topic
12 to 12:30 p.m.	Welcome by Dean and The Graduate School for a brief orientation about graduate school programs at UNR*.
12:30 to 1 p.m.	Introductions of MB GrAdventure participants.
1 to 1:30 p.m.	Mini-orientation with BCH, CMB, and CMPP graduate program directors and virtual tour of laboratory and core facilities. Get ready! You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
1:30 to 1:45 p.m.	Short break
1:45 to 2:15 p.m.	Presentation on GSA and other campus services*.
2:15 to 2:30 p.m.	Presentation on admissions and funding/financial aid*
2:30 to 2:45 p.m.	Short break
2:45 to 3:15 p.m.	Listen to 4-5 lightning talks from selected graduate students completing their Ph.D. degrees.
3:15 to 3:45 p.m.	Listen to 4-5 key MB faculty members describe their research programs.
3:45 to 4:30 p.m.	Engage in one-on-one meetings with selected MB faculty members in break-out rooms.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.	Virtual Campus Tour with VR headsets

Visit checklist

1. RSVP by Tuesday, January 18, 2022 using the link and password emailed to you.
2. Visit the Molecular Biosciences website and get to know the program faculty and their research specialties. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
3. Use the hashtag #MyGradventure on Instagram or Twitter during your visit to share your University and Reno discoveries with the group.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about your virtual visit, please contact:

• BCH Program Director Cushman at jcushman@unr.edu
• CMPP Program Director Ro at sro@med.unr.edu
• CMB Program Director Verma at scverma@med.unr.edu

In a nutshell

• Who: The University of Nevada, Reno invites a select group of top candidates from the Anthropology applicant pool to visit our campus virtually or in person and get to know our faculty, support and amenities.
• What: An introduction to the University campus, Anthropology graduate program and faculty, and the Reno/Tahoe area.
• When: Varies
• Where: Virtual via Zoom and/or In-person on the University of Nevada, Reno campus
• Please RSVP as soon as possible using the link and password emailed to you to reserve your spot.

Itinerary

Get a sense of what it's like living in Northern Nevada through visits to surrounding areas demonstrating Reno/Tahoe's lifestyle and culture. Learn about graduate assistantships and fellowships, as well as services provided to you as a graduate student at the University.

Times and locations are subject to change.

Suggested itinerary

Time	Topic	Available to:
9 to 11:50 a.m.	Virtual campus tour with VR headsets	Virtual candidates only
10 to 10:50 a.m.	Welcome! Meet the Graduate Program Director, Gradventure Committee, and Department Chair	Both in-person and virtual candidates
11 to 11:50 a.m.	Meet the faculty as a group and join breakout room with prospective advisors	Both in-person and virtual candidates
12 to 12:30  p.m.	BREAK
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.	Individualized activities, such as: Virtual lab tours, One-on-one meetings with faculty/programs outside of anthropology, and/or Virtual visits with The Center, University Libraries, and more.	Both in-person and virtual candidates
1:30 to 2:20 p.m.	Graduate student lighting talks Zoom; 8 to 10 grad students will present three-minute talks on their MA or PhD projects	Both in-person and virtual candidates
2:30 to 3:20 p.m.	Coffee social with grad students (no faculty)	In-person only
3:30 to 4 p.m.	Question and answer session and closing remarks	Both in-person and virtual candidates

Visit checklist

• If visiting our campus in person, please complete the Liability Waiver.
• Visit the Social Psychology website and get to know the program faculty and their research specialties. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
• Use the hashtag #MyGradventure on Instagram or Twitter during your visit to share your University and Reno discoveries with the group.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about your visit, please contact Markus Kemmelmeier at markusk@unr.edu.