AGEM EVENTS!

Mississippi State University will host the third annual IMPETUS-PGE weekend on April 18 and 19, 2008. The primary goal of the program is to increase the number of master’s and doctoral degrees that are awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas in the state of Mississippi. IMPETUS-PGE will fulfill this goal by empowering undergraduate juniors and seniors to pursue graduate education at Mississippi State University or another institution. During the course of the program, participants will receive information about the process of applying to graduate school, locating funding sources, and completing graduate studies as a successful student. Participants will also tour the campus and visit academic departments, laboratories, and classrooms in their areas of interest. In addition, students will have the opportunity to converse with current graduate students and graduate faculty who can share their experiences at Mississippi State University. These sessions are designed to illustrate to students how important a graduate degree in one of the STEM areas is to increase the career opportunities in academia, government, or industry and strengthen the nation as a whole in this technologically-driven world. As the “People’s University” and the largest public university in the state of Mississippi, we can offer graduate education with diversity and commitment to learning, research, and service. Please consider participating in the IMPETUS-PGE Program, even if you decide not to attend Mississippi State University. It is our hope that you will participate and become empowered to pursue graduate education  The 2008 AGEM Winter Scholar Symposium was  held Thursday, January 24 - Saturday, January 26.  Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS served as the host institute.  For complete details, please click on the the 2008 Symposium link. AGEM has nominated eight doctoral students to serve as SREB-AGEP Scholars to attend the Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring.  The Institute will be held October 25 - 28, 2007 at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in Arlington, VA.  To learn more about opportunities with the Southern Regional Education Board, please visit www.SREB.org.   On September 10, 2007 Dr. Fred A. Bonner, II, Associate Professor in educational administration and human resource development at Texas A&M University—College Station was guest speaker during the Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi and Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation’s Lecture Series titled, “Strategies for Academic Success for African American Students” .The talk highlighted the experiences of postsecondary African American undergraduates in predominantly White and Historically Black colleges and was based on his book Understanding How Minority Students Experience College. Over 40 faculty, staff, students and college administrators were in attendance.  The event was held on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi.

Dr. Fred A. Bonner, II

AGEM participated in a Research and Cultural Exchange Retention Activity with the University of Puerto Rico AGEP for graduate students in STEM fields.   The workshop took place on the campus of UPR in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - Sunday, October 22, 2006.  Students presented their research and participated in sessions that addressed the challenges faced by minority graduate students in STEM fields

AGEM and UPR-AGEP Scholars pose for a picture on the steps of the main administration building on the Rio Peidras campus of The University of Puerto Rico.

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AGEM WELCOMES NEW SITE COORDINATORS!

The Division of Graduate Studies at Jackson State University welcomes Mrs. Temika M. Simmons as the new Site Coordinator for the Alliance of Graduate Education in Mississippi at Jackson State University.  A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Mrs. Simmons received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Jackson State University and Masters of Education degree in Educational Psychology from Howard University.  Currently, she anticipates completing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Psychology at Howard University in 2009.  Previously, Mrs. Simmons has worked with the Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) and Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Programs at Howard University.  Most recently, she completed a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship at Hope College teaching Educational Psychology and Developmental Psychology in the departments of Psychology and Education while continuing her dissertation research.  She is married to Errick D. Simmons, a native of Greenville, MS and alumnus of Jackson State and Howard Universities.  Mrs. Simmons is excited to be a part of the AGEM family and honored to work with a movement that is strengthening the state of Mississippi through doctoral education.

Mr. Julian Gilner is a native of Clarksdale, Ms, and is the Site Coordinator for the Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi at the University of Mississippi.   He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Mississippi in 2004.  In December of 2007, he completed a Masters of Arts in Leadership and Counselor Education with an emphasis in Higher Education and Student Personnel.  Julian began his professional career in the Office of Admissions at Ole Miss serving as a Regional Admissions Counselor and MOST Conference Coordinator from 2004-2008. Julian is married to Kimberle Gilner.  In his spare time, he enjoys golf, reading, traveling, and the company of hisfamily and friends.

CONGRATULATIONS AGEM Ph.D. RECIPIENTS

Drs. Latonya Garner and Stephine Keeton

Listing of  AGEM Ph.D. Recipients:   Summer 2006 Dr. Reeshemah Allen, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Stephine Keeton, Mathematics The University of Mississippi   Spring 2007 Dr. Jerilyn Belle, Biological Sciences Mississippi State University   Dr. Latonya Garner, Mathematics The University of Mississippi   Dr, Deborah Ladner, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Dr. Marilyn May, Clinical Health Sciences The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Quincy Moore, Microbiology The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Lisa Quin, Microbiology The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Teri Robinson, Chemistry Jackson State University   Summer 2007 Dr. Felisa Wilson-Simpson, Clinical Health Sciences The University of Mississippi Medical Center